Contrast check
#8a3b00 on #000000 is 2.71:1
A dark orange on a near-black gray background. It fails AA at every size. The nearest color that passes, with the hue held exactly, is #b15e2f.
| Used as | Needs | Verdict at 2.71:1 |
|---|---|---|
| Body text (16px) | 4.5:1 | Fails |
| Small text (13px) | 4.5:1 | Fails |
| Large text (24px) | 3:1 | Fails |
| Bold 19px | 3:1 | Fails |
| Borders and icons | 3:1 | Fails |
| AAA body text | 7:1 | Fails |
The fix: #b15e2f
Lightness moved, hue held exactly, chroma untouched. Perceptual shift 0.119.
4.51:1 · up from 2.71:1
The same color on other backgrounds
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Measured in sRGB against WCAG 2.2 by Contrastproof