- From: Detlev Fischer <fischer@dias.de>
- Date: Mon, 13 Feb 2012 11:52:55 +0100
- To: w3c-wai-gl@w3.org
Dear WCAG WG, "Contrast (Minimum): Understanding 1.4.3" has an exception for logos but the current text is not terribly clear, especially as it mixes the requirement for providing alternative text with contrast requirements: "Stylized text, such as in corporate logos, should be treated in terms of its function on the page, which may or may not warrant including the content in the text alternative. Corporate visual guidelines beyond logo and logotype are not included in the exception." http://www.w3.org/TR/UNDERSTANDING-WCAG20/visual-audio-contrast-contrast.html http://url.ie/e4hc The last sentence quoted seems to imply that everything *not* beyond logo and logotype - i.e., the logo - actually qualifies for an exception from SC 1.4.3, but this message would be clearer if the text would just state: "SC 1.4.3 does not apply to corporate logos. Logos are established as part of corporate or organizational histories. Their faithful reproduction is essential for the recognition of the entity represented." ...or similar - *if* that is the actual position of the WCAG working group. I believe that it is, but I am not certain. Please comment. One may add a 'nice to have' statement that new organisations or those overhauling their corporate identity should strive to meet SC 1.4.3 (or even SC 1.4.6?) in the desgin of their corporate logos. Regards, Detlev
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