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Our team hit 40% color contrast compliance on our first audit and it felt like a failure
We ran our new app through a basic contrast checker, thinking we were doing okay, and only 4 out of 10 key elements passed. It was a real gut check on how much we'd missed. Some folks think hitting a number like that means you just need to tweak a few hex codes, but others argue it shows a deeper problem with the design system from the start. What's your take, is a low initial score a simple fix or a sign to go back to the drawing board?
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michaelcoleman6d ago
That 40% score is actually a solid starting point for a first audit. Most teams I've seen start way lower. It's a fixable gap, not a broken system.
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beth7195d ago
Most teams start way lower" feels off. Every first audit I've seen was under 30%. 40% isn't just solid, it's unusually high.
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