Why Light Color Does Not Mean Inaccessible

Many teams worry that light palettes are off limits. Accessibility is about contrast, not avoiding lightness.

WCAG focuses on ratios, not hue, and the WebAIM contrast checker is one of the simplest ways to validate. You can design soft backgrounds with strong text and clear interactive states.

Pair light neutrals with bolder accent text. Use outlines, underlines, and color roles that hold up under hover, focus, and disabled states. Test with real people, not just simulators.

Design with sensitivity, not fear. If you want that balance between brand subtlety and readability, contact me.