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Issue Description
This PR fixes multiple WCAG AA color contrast violations identified by the IBM Equal Access Accessibility Checker. Contrast violation can be difficult for people with moderately low vision to read the text without contrast-enhancing technology. The changes improve text readability and ensure the website meets accessibility standards.
The accessibility audit revealed 20 contrast violations where text contrast ratios failed to meet WCAG AA minimum requirements (4.5:1 for normal text, 3:1 for large text). These issues affected:
$lm-brand-color)$lm-link-base-color)The violation elements as shown in this screenshot:
Fix Description
Updated color values in
_sass/minima/_skin.scss:Brand color: Changed from
#828282to#585858(darker gray)Link color: Changed from
#2a7ae2to#185ea9(darker blue)These adjustments ensure all text elements meet WCAG AA contrast requirements while maintaining the overall design aesthetic.
Testing
✅ Verified with IBM Equal Access Accessibility Checker
✅ All 20 contrast violations resolved
✅ Visual inspection confirms colors remain visually appealing
✅ No breaking changes to layout or functionality
Fix Before: 20 contrast violations
Fix After: All contrast issues resolved
Additional Info
The patch submitted in this PR was generated by A11YRepair, an automated Web Accessibility repair tool that I developed to address common accessibility violations in web applications. The generated fixes were manually reviewed and validated before submission.