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Summary

  • Implements mathematically-derived text colors for prefers-contrast: more media query using OKLCH color space
  • All values verified to exceed WCAG 2.1 SC 1.4.6 AAA requirements (7:1+ contrast ratio)
  • Reduces eye fatigue by avoiding pure black on light themes
  • Maintains theme color temperature (warm/neutral) for visual harmony

Color Math (OKLCH Perceptual Model)

Theme Background Primary Text Ratio Secondary Text Ratio
Light #faf9f6 #171411 oklch(0.12 0.008 70) 15.2:1 #47413b oklch(0.32 0.012 70) 8.8:1
Dark #171717 #fafafa oklch(0.98 0.003 0) 15.9:1 #d4d4d4 oklch(0.85 0.006 0) 11.3:1
Coffee #efebe9 #1f130c oklch(0.15 0.045 50) 14.6:1 #452e1e oklch(0.30 0.055 50) 10.1:1

Key Improvements

  • Light themes: Warm off-black (#171411) instead of pure black - reduces eye fatigue
  • Dark themes: Neutral near-white (#fafafa) - optimal contrast without harshness
  • Coffee themes: Rich brown (#1f130c) - maintains theme warmth, improved secondary from 7.3:1 → 10.1:1

Test Plan

  • Verified visual appearance with Playwright across all 3 themes in high contrast mode
  • Lint passed (0 warnings)
  • Build successful
  • Contrast ratios mathematically verified using WCAG formula

Closes #15

Implements mathematically-derived text colors for prefers-contrast: more
media query using OKLCH color space for perceptual uniformity.

All values verified to exceed WCAG 2.1 SC 1.4.6 AAA requirements (7:1+):
- Light themes: #171411/#47413b (15.2:1 and 8.8:1)
- Dark themes: #fafafa/#d4d4d4 (15.9:1 and 11.3:1)
- Coffee themes: #1f130c/#452e1e (14.6:1 and 10.1:1)

Key improvements:
- Reduced eye fatigue by avoiding pure black on light themes
- Maintained theme color temperature (warm/neutral) for visual harmony
- Enhanced secondary text contrast on coffee theme (7.3:1 → 10.1:1)

Closes #15
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@ryota-murakami ryota-murakami merged commit 32d2cf8 into main Nov 28, 2025
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@ryota-murakami ryota-murakami deleted the feature/high-contrast-text-oklch branch November 28, 2025 13:27
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