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madeofpalk on Dec 12, 2020 | parent | context | favorite | on: GitHub Dark Mode is too Dark

The "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 on Dec 12, 2020 | [–]

If 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 on Dec 12, 2020 | [–]

Ok but if a law says that a government agency or industry must follow WCAG, I guess that turns them into mandates.

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