Use color carefully

Consider: Background images, background colors, readability if the color is changed by the viewer.

1. If you choose to use an image as a background, be aware that text might not be readable on it.

2. Select colors that contrast well with the background.

3. Allow the reader to understand the page without color. 

Is the page understandable without color? Many vision impaired viewers need to set their browsers in high contrast. Choose colors carefully or your graphics might disappear!

The example below uses a graphic - the words "Under no circumstances" were created on a white background in a graphics program. To change the color to high contrast in Internet Explorer:

With "default" browser settings:

Changing to high contrast browser settings

Results with high contrast settings

Other settings in Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator for accessibility

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