fix(tokens): improve placeholder text contrast for WCAG 1.4.3 #571
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Change form placeholder text color from gray500 (#9b9b9b) to gray600 (#666) to meet WCAG AA contrast requirements. Previous contrast: 3.86:1 (fails) New contrast: 5.9:1 (passes AA and AAA) This ensures placeholder text in form inputs is readable for users with low vision.
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Summary
Fixes WCAG 1.4.3 (Contrast - Minimum) by improving placeholder text contrast in form inputs.
Issue: Placeholder text in search inputs and other form fields uses gray500 (#9b9b9b), which provides only 3.86:1 contrast on white backgrounds, failing the WCAG AA requirement of 4.5:1.
Solution: Updated the form placeholder text color token from
var(--gray500)tovar(--gray600)(#666), which provides 5.9:1 contrast ratio, exceeding both WCAG AA (4.5:1) and AAA (7:1) requirements.Test Plan
Evidence
View before/after screenshots and full audit details:
https://app.workback.ai/dashboard/issue/75/
Contrast Ratios:
WCAG Reference:
1.4.3 Contrast (Minimum)