Gradient text and background sample

For my survey comments, I refer to the attached image. I want to 
double-check that it is intended that this would be a "pass" even though 
both the text and the background have a color gradient. PNG format 
attachment, best for this type of example. Michael
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Michael Cooper
Web Accessibility Specialist
World Wide Web Consortium, Web Accessibility Initiative
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