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Color Contrast 

Relying on color alone to convey meaning can create barriers for individuals with color blindness or low vision.

To ensure accessibility: 

  • Avoid using color alone to indicate correct or incorrect answers (e.g., marking correct answers in green and incorrect answers in red). 

  • Use text labels or symbols (e.g., checkmarks or crosses) in addition to color. 

  • Maintain sufficient contrast between text and background for readability. 

  • Apply Color (With Caution) 

    • Click on the Select Color (A) icon in the toolbar. 

      • Screenshot of Brightspace editor highlighting Select color option with red box

    • Choose from the default color palette or click Custom. 

    • Make sure your color choice meets contrast requirements and click save to reflect changes. 

      • Color selection dialog box with a palette, contrast slider, and hex code input (#202122). Green checkmarks indicate contrast compliance for small and large text. "Save" and "Cancel" buttons are below.

Use Built-In Accessibility Checker 

  1. Brightspace has a built-in accessibility checker (look for the figure with a accessibility icon). 

  1. Click it before saving to identify color contrast and other issues. 
    Screenshot of Brightspace editor highlighting accessibility icon.

 

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Additional Tips 

For more information, check out the WCAG 2.2 for detailed guidance on ensuring your web and document content is fully accessible.