Contrast check
#888888 on #fafafa is 3.40:1
A mid gray on a near-white gray background. It passes AA for large text only. The nearest color that passes, with the hue held exactly, is #747374.
| Used as | Needs | Verdict at 3.40:1 |
|---|---|---|
| Body text (16px) | 4.5:1 | Fails |
| Small text (13px) | 4.5:1 | Fails |
| Large text (24px) | 3:1 | Passes |
| Bold 19px | 3:1 | Passes |
| Borders and icons | 3:1 | Passes |
| AAA body text | 7:1 | Fails |
The fix: #747374
Lightness moved, hue held exactly, chroma untouched. Perceptual shift 0.070.
4.52:1 · up from 3.40:1
The same color on other backgrounds
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Measured in sRGB against WCAG 2.2 by Contrastproof