dragoon0x Focus State Design
Focus Ring Design
Requirements
- Visible on all backgrounds (light and dark).
- Minimum 3:1 contrast ratio against surrounding area.
- Must not rely on color alone (use outline, not just color change).
Recommended Style
:focus-visible {
outline: 2px solid var(--color-accent);
outline-offset: 2px;
}
/* Remove default only when providing custom */
:focus:not(:focus-visible) {
outline: none;
}
Focus Management
- Modal opens: focus moves to first interactive element inside.
- Modal closes: focus returns to the element that opened it.
- Dynamic content: focus moves to new content (toast, expanded section).
- Page navigation: focus moves to main content area.
Anti-Patterns
outline: nonewithout replacement (accessibility violation).- Focus rings that are invisible on some backgrounds.
- Focus order that doesn't match visual order.
- No focus management in dynamic content (modals, drawers).