WEB INFORMATION

1. Why Colors and Contrast Matter
2. Text Color vs Background Color
3. Heading and Body Text Contrast
4. Link Colors and Visibility
5. Accessibility and Contrast

1. Why Colors and Contrast Matter

Colors are more than decoration — they directly affect how easily people can read and understand your content. Poor color contrast can strain the eyes, frustrate visitors, and even make your site inaccessible to some users. In this post, we’ll cover how to use colors and contrast correctly to improve readability in WordPress.

Good contrast helps users:

• Read text comfortably
• Scan content faster
• Stay longer on your site
• Access your content on different devices and lighting conditions

Bad contrast, on the other hand, can cause eye fatigue and make users leave your site quickly.

2. Text Color vs Background Color

The most important contrast on any blog is between text and background.

Best Practices

• Dark text on a light background is easiest to read
• Avoid light text on light backgrounds
• Avoid dark text on very dark backgrounds for long content

Recommended Combinations

• Black or dark gray text on white background
• Dark blue text on light gray background
• White text on dark backgrounds (for headings or short sections only)

Tip: Pure black (#000000) on pure white can feel harsh. Dark gray (#333333) often looks more comfortable.

3. Heading and Body Text Contrast

Headings should stand out clearly from body text.

Ways to improve heading contrast:

• Use a darker or bolder color
• Increase font size and font weight
• Keep enough spacing around headings

Avoid using colors that are too similar between headings and paragraphs — readers should instantly see the structure of your content.

4. Link Colors and Visibility

Links must be easy to identify.

Good Link Design

• Use a color that contrasts with body text
• Keep link colors consistent throughout the site
• Use underline or hover effects for clarity

Avoid

• Links that look like normal text
• Low-contrast link colors such as light gray or pastel tones

5. Accessibility and Contrast

Accessibility is not optional — it’s good design.

Basic Accessibility Rules

• Text should be readable for users with visual impairments
• Color should not be the only way to convey meaning
• Buttons and links should be clearly visible

Common Color Mistakes to Avoid

• Light gray text on white background
• Low-contrast text over images
• Too many colors competing for attention
• Using color alone to highlight important information

>> Final Thoughts

Good color contrast makes your WordPress blog easier to read, more professional, and more accessible. When in doubt, keep it simple: clear text, strong contrast, and consistent colors.

Your readers’ eyes will thank you.