massgov / massgov/feature-requests
Make font color darker to improve contrast.
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Description
We have received comments that the body copy is too light to read, particularly when conducting interviews with older participants. Can this be darkened? Do we still want a grey for page texture or should we have one color for all default copy
**Reference**
Jira DP-9258
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The issue names no implementation files or tests. First clarify the target contrast and whether page texture grey should remain separate from default copy; then locate the affected Mass.gov styles and verify that body text meets the agreed contrast level.
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- Domain
- accessibility, design
- Issue type
- Feature
- Difficulty
- 4/5
- Estimated time
- 3-5 days
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