Color only method to communicate information assessment
Part of the How to do a web accessibility assessment series #a11y
The links within the main content are distinguishable from other text by color alone. Look closely! They're difficult for most people to spot. Even if the color choice had been more dramatic, some users (for example, those who are color blind) would still be unable to distinguish link text from non-link text. This is why browsers underline links by default and it's a good, accessible practice.
Also, in the application form, required fields are marked with blue text. Again, even if a more obvious color were chosen, some users would still be unable to identify which fields are required. The solution is to communicate information using other means, in addition to color. For example, the labels for required fields could appear in bold and be marked with a * or if space permits, with "(required)". Also, if markup is available to communicate the same information, use that. For example, in the case of required fields, use the HTML5 required attribute, supplemented with aria-required="true" attribute for assistive technologies that don't fully support HTML5 attributes.
Before example:
https://tinyurl.com/access-before
After example:
https://tinyurl.com/access-after
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