# WCAG 2.2 – 1.4.6 Contrast (Enhanced)

- Level: AAA
- Principle: 1 Perceivable
- Guideline: 1.4 Distinguishable
- Introduced in: WCAG 2.0

## What the rule requires

For especially good readability: at least 7:1 for normal text and 4.5:1 for large text.

## How to get it right

Choose very dark colours on a light background (or the reverse) for body text. This site uses more than 7:1 for all body text.

## Who benefits

- People with low vision

## Sources

- [This rule on wcag.dehl.net](https://wcag.dehl.net/en/wcag/1-4-6/)
- [Interactive demo](https://wcag.dehl.net/en/demos/#contrast)
- [Official W3C explanation](https://www.w3.org/WAI/WCAG22/Understanding/contrast-enhanced)
- [Techniques (WCAG Quick Reference)](https://www.w3.org/WAI/WCAG22/quickref/#contrast-enhanced)

_Plain-language explanation. Only the original W3C text is normative._