What WCAG contrast ratio is recommended for normal text and how can you verify it?

• A. 3:1; verify with a color wheel
• B. 7:1; verify with keyboard navigation
• C. 2:1; verify with a ruler
• D. 4.5:1; verify with a contrast checker

Answer: (D)

Normal text should have a contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 to meet WCAG requirements, which helps ensure readability for users with moderate vision impairments. To verify this, use a color contrast checker: enter the foreground and background colors (and consider the text weight, since bold text can sometimes affect perceived contrast). The tool will compute the WCAG contrast ratio. If it’s 4.5:1 or higher, the text passes for normal-sized content; if not, adjust the colors until the ratio reaches or exceeds 4.5:1. While large text can pass with a lower threshold, the standard for normal text is 4.5:1, and a contrast checker is the reliable way to confirm compliance rather than guessing with intuition or other non-measuring methods.