Font weight affects the color contrast

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Poorly drawn agouti with a text in a speech bubble: “Accessibility Aardwolf says: Sometimes font weight might affect the color contrast score.”

Accessibility Aardwolf says:

Sometimes font weight might affect the color contrast score.

And here’s why:

  • Thin fonts can be stylish but are harder to read, especially on bright backgrounds.
  • If you must use a light font, ensure the text color is darker to maintain readability.
  • Avoid using thin weights for small-sized text because they might be unreadable.
  • Use heavier font weights to improve visibility for key information, like buttons and headings.
  • Some screens or devices render fonts differently, so check contrast on various devices.