vamseeachanta Contrast (WCAG 2.1 AA) (+4)
Contrast (WCAG 2.1 AA)
| Element | Minimum ratio |
|---|---|
| Body text | 4.5:1 |
| Large text (18pt+ or 14pt bold) | 3:1 |
| UI components, icons | 3:1 |
| Focus indicators | 3:1 |
Touch Targets
- Minimum size: 44×44px
- Minimum spacing between adjacent targets: 8px
Interactive Elements
- ALL interactive elements MUST have visible focus states
- NEVER use
outline: nonewithout a replacement - Tab order must be logical; avoid
tabindex > 0
Forms
- Every input MUST have an associated
<label>(not just placeholder) - Error messages: use
aria-describedbyto associate with input - Don't disable submit buttons before first submission attempt
- Use
autocompleteattributes
Semantic HTML (first rule of ARIA: don't use ARIA if native HTML works)
<!-- CORRECT -->
<button type="button">Action</button>
<a href="/page">Navigate</a>
<!-- WRONG -->
<div
<span class="link">Navigate</span>