"Maximum text contrast" requirement removed from WCAG 3.0 draft

vishnuharidas · 2025-12-23T20:21:54 1766521314

"Maximum text contrast" requirement removed from WCAG 3.0 draft, leaving #FFF text on #000 background a valid contrast ratio, but not accessible for many users.

Previous draft: https://www.w3.org/TR/2024/WD-wcag-3.0-20241212/

Related discussion on HN: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42762054

cratermoon · 2025-12-23T20:39:11 1766522351

What specifically makes #FFF on #000 not accessible? Is there a way to alter other styling parameters to make it accessible?

chrisjj · 2025-12-23T20:43:48 1766522628

> What specifically makes #FFF on #000 not accessible?

I'm guessing some alternative meaning of accessible is intended...