diff --git a/understanding/20/contrast-enhanced.html b/understanding/20/contrast-enhanced.html index 91fb27d3e7..bb09e2d3ff 100644 --- a/understanding/20/contrast-enhanced.html +++ b/understanding/20/contrast-enhanced.html @@ -126,7 +126,19 @@

Intent of Contrast (Enhanced)

in charts, graphs, diagrams, and other non-text-based information, which is covered by Success Criterion 1.4.11 Non-Text Contrast.

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Text used as part of a logo or logotype is exempted from contrast requirements, + under the assumption that logos/logotypes must comply with stricter color choices mandated + by corporate identity or brand guidelines. However, this can be problematic when + the logo or logotype also acts as a user interface components (such as a link or + other interactive control). In these cases, as a best practice, choose a variant of + the logo or logotype that has sufficient text contrast, if allowed by the + corporate identity or brand guidelines. Alternatively, consider providing an equivalent + user interface components which serves the same purpose and does meet + the contrast requirements.

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Rationale for the Ratios Chosen

diff --git a/understanding/20/contrast-minimum.html b/understanding/20/contrast-minimum.html index 90cfbc2b00..626fb03162 100644 --- a/understanding/20/contrast-minimum.html +++ b/understanding/20/contrast-minimum.html @@ -94,7 +94,7 @@

Intent of Contrast (Minimum)

a street sign, are not included. Nor is text that for some reason is designed to be invisible to all viewers. Stylized text, such as in corporate logos, should be treated in terms of its function on the page, which may or may not warrant including the content - in the text alternative. Corporate visual guidelines beyond logo and logotype are + in the text alternative. Corporate identity or brand guidelines beyond logo and logotype are not included in the exception.

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Intent of Contrast (Minimum)

See also 1.4.6: Contrast (Enhanced).

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Text used as part of a logo or logotype is exempted from contrast requirements, + under the assumption that logos/logotypes must comply with stricter color choices mandated + by corporate identity or brand guidelines. However, this can be problematic when + the logo or logotype also acts as a user interface components (such as a link or + other interactive control). In these cases, as a best practice, choose a variant of + the logo or logotype that has sufficient text contrast, if allowed by the + corporate identity or brand guidelines. Alternatively, consider providing an equivalent + user interface components which serves the same purpose and does meet + the contrast requirements.

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Rationale for the Ratios Chosen

diff --git a/understanding/21/non-text-contrast.html b/understanding/21/non-text-contrast.html index c4276c6757..cbba539b00 100644 --- a/understanding/21/non-text-contrast.html +++ b/understanding/21/non-text-contrast.html @@ -396,6 +396,23 @@

Required for Understanding

  • The information is available in another form, such as in a table that follows the graph, which becomes visible when a "Long Description" button is pressed.
  • The graphic is part of a logo or brand name (which is considered "essential" to its presentation).
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    Logos are exempted from contrast requirements when they are purely used as + graphical objects, under the assumption that they must comply with stricter color choices mandated + by corporate identity or brand guidelines. When they also act as user interface components + (such as links or other interactive controls), authors must nonetheless make sure that there is an aspect of + the user interface component itself that allows users to identify the component and its state. + If possible, and if allowed by the relevant corporate identity or brand guidelines, authors should choose a + variant of the logo that has sufficient contrast. Alternatively, authors should provide an additional + visual element with sufficient contrast that helps identify the user interface component or its state – such as + additional text, or an outline or border around the component. Lastly, consider providing an equivalent + user interface components which serves the same purpose and does meet the contrast requirements.

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    If logos are presented with an insufficient contrast, but their presentation was an author choice rather than + being mandated by corporate identity or brand guidelines, then that particular low contrast presentation is + not "essential", and the logo is not exempt from the contrast requirements.

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    Gradients

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    Essential Exception

    Graphical objects do not have to meet the contrast requirements when "a particular presentation of graphics is essential to the information being conveyed". The Essential exception is intended to apply when there is no way of presenting the graphic with sufficient contrast without undermining the meaning. For example: