Issue Details
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| Source Issue ID |
87842 |
| Checkpoint |
1.4 Distinguishable › Link Color Contrast (1.4.1.b) |
| Impact |
Serious |
| Standards |
wcag2a, wcag2aa, wcag21a, wcag21aa, wcag22a, wcag22aa |
| Test Area |
07 Help - About Dialog |
| URL |
https://aptrust.org/documentation-page/dart-digital-archivists-resource-tool/ |
| Environment |
Production |
| Platform |
Windows |
| Assistive Technology |
JAWS |
| Method |
Manual |
| Digital Asset Type |
Desktop Web |
| Release |
4.2026 |
| Date Reported |
05/13/26 at 10:26 am |
| Issue Status |
Open |
| Unit Type |
Page |
| Issue Type |
Accessibility |
| Reported By |
kim.casey@ablr360.com |
Description
Link text and static text are differentiated only by color. The contrast ratio between default link text and surrounding text is not at least 3:1.
In the About DART dialog, there are various links that are not distinguished with underline styling and blend into the surrounding text. See grayscale screen shot.
Recommendation
Rule :
Color alone MUST NOT be used to distinguish links from surrounding text unless the contrast between the link and the surrounding text is at least 3:1.
How To Fix:
Fix this issue by using ONE of the following techniques:
- Leave the link text and body text contrast as-is, but add an additional indicator (e.g. underline, outline, etc.) to the link text when it is in its default state.
- Increase the contrast between the link text and the body text so that the ratio is at least 3.0 to 1.
Reference:
WCAG Technique G183: Using a contrast ratio of 3:1 with surrounding text and providing additional visual cues on focus for links or controls where color alone is used to identify them: https://www.w3.org/TR/WCAG20-TECHS/G183.html
Background:
When link text is visually differentiated from surrounding body text only by color, people who are color blind or with low vision may miss links. Link text must be differentiated from surrounding text either by: 1) an underline (or other visual differentiation) in the default state, or 2) a contrast ratio of at least 3.0 to 1 between link text and surrounding text. When link text is adequately distinguished from surrounding text, people who have visual disabilities will be less likely to miss links.
Screenshots
Issue Details
Description
Link text and static text are differentiated only by color. The contrast ratio between default link text and surrounding text is not at least 3:1.
In the About DART dialog, there are various links that are not distinguished with underline styling and blend into the surrounding text. See grayscale screen shot.
Recommendation
Rule :
Color alone MUST NOT be used to distinguish links from surrounding text unless the contrast between the link and the surrounding text is at least 3:1.
How To Fix:
Fix this issue by using ONE of the following techniques:
Reference:
WCAG Technique G183: Using a contrast ratio of 3:1 with surrounding text and providing additional visual cues on focus for links or controls where color alone is used to identify them: https://www.w3.org/TR/WCAG20-TECHS/G183.html
Background:
When link text is visually differentiated from surrounding body text only by color, people who are color blind or with low vision may miss links. Link text must be differentiated from surrounding text either by: 1) an underline (or other visual differentiation) in the default state, or 2) a contrast ratio of at least 3.0 to 1 between link text and surrounding text. When link text is adequately distinguished from surrounding text, people who have visual disabilities will be less likely to miss links.
Screenshots