Use of Color

Success criterion 1.4.1 · Level A

Use of Color

Color is not used as the only visual means of conveying information, indicating an action, prompting a response, or distinguishing a visual element.

Principle 1: Perceivable · Guideline 1.4: Distinguishable

What each role can do

Product manager

Make sure color alone is not the only indicator for important actions or information.

Designer

Combine color with other visual indicators like text, shapes, or icons.

Developer

Implement visual cues alongside color to convey information effectively.

Tester

Test the design for accessibility with color blindness simulators.

Once it is fixed

“Finally, I don't have to play a guessing game with colors. You've made life a whole lot easier!”