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I’m curious if that article takes into account color calibration? Also, a sample size of 20 is relatively low to make a conclusion. Anyways, I do think this is
by fiddlerwoaroof 6y ago
I’m curious if that article takes into account color calibration? Also, a sample size of 20 is relatively low to make a conclusion.
Anyways, I do think this is an important point: the math of contrast ratios is a model that’s intended to reflect what’s going on with people’s vision; if a large-scale study of people indicates that the white/orange button is easier to read, the math is just wrong: we have to be careful not to force reality into our models, otherwise the modes lose their utility.
- madeofpalk 6y agoThe "math" is fine. I'm sure, while it's not perfect, it's suitable in most circumstances. My point remains though is that WCAG are guidelines, not mandates. The goal always to produce software that is accessable and usable by people, not to satisify a mathematical constraint. WCAG and 'constrast ratios' are a means to that end, but they're not the end goal itself.
- fiddlerwoaroof 6y agoIf the math produces the wrong conclusion in some cases, it’s worth trying to figure out if the model can be improved. Anyways, we’re not really disagreeing as far as I can tell.
- bryanrasmussen 6y agoOk but if a law says that a government agency or industry must follow WCAG, I guess that turns them into mandates.
- dehrmann 6y ago> I’m curious if that article takes into account color calibration? It doesn't really matter because most displays aren't color-calibrated.
- fiddlerwoaroof 6y agoSorry, I’m not sure I’m using the right term: what I’m wondering if the math is adjusted for the color space correctly.