Warning: My new site's color scheme cost me a $500 client

I launched a portfolio with a dark gray text on a slightly lighter gray background, thinking it looked sleek. The client said it gave them a headache trying to read my case studies and backed out. Has anyone else lost work over a contrast issue they didn't catch?

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taylor_barnes594d ago

My agency's first site had a 45% gray on gray combo that failed a basic contrast check. We now run every design through WebAIM's contrast checker before launch. It catches those subtle fails that look fine to you but strain real users' eyes.

fiona_lewis374d ago

Gray on gray gets me every time too. That checker is a lifesaver for catching what looks okay in the office but is awful in real light.