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Design Color Contrast Correctly
Visual Design · color
Updated 2026-07-28
Color should never be the only way users understand information.
Check contrast between:
Text and background.
Icons and surfaces.
Controls and states.
Do not rely only on:
Red for errors.
Green for success.
Blue for links.
Add additional signals:
Icons.
Labels.
Patterns.
Position.
A user should understand the interface even without perfect color vision.
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