- From: Chris Ridpath <chris.ridpath@utoronto.ca>
- Date: Tue, 13 Dec 2005 11:51:38 -0500
- To: "Roberto Scano \(IWA/HWG\)" <rscano@iwa-italy.org>, <w3c-wai-gl@w3.org>
> Here is it: > http://english.contrastocolori.org/ > Thanks! However, I'm not sure how to interpret that formula. Looks like I'll have to wait for the formal paper in a couple of months. The article raised a couple of contentious issues that should be addressed before the group settles on a final algorithm. "The W3C algorithm isn't intended for color blindness." This referred to the previous algorithm but I think it applies to the current algorithm as well. Our bug 1736: "Current algorithm in 1.4.1 and 1.4.3 takes color deficiency into account by using luminosity contrast." was closed but I still have some concerns. For example the color red (#ff0000) on a black (#000000) background has a contrast ratio of 1:5.25 which means it's OK for someone with good color perception. A person with protanopia would perceive the red as much darker and the contrast ratio would be much lower and not OK for them. "No single algorithm alone, used ahead of time to define a set of colors, can later adapt itself to different environmental conditions." Yes, there needs to be some sort of disclaimer on whatever algorithm we settle on that it's not perfect. Your mileage may vary depending on environmental conditions. Cheers, Chris
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