Links distinguished only by color on WordPress
What this is
3 links inside text are told apart from surrounding text by color alone, which people with color blindness may not see.
Who it affects
- People with color blindness
- People with low vision
Standards
How to fix it
- Underline links inside paragraphs (the simplest, most recognisable cue).
- Or add another non-color cue such as bold weight and keep a 3:1 contrast against the surrounding text.
On WordPress
Appearance → Editor → Styles → Colors (block themes) or Customizer → Colors / Additional CSS. Change the text or background color to the suggested value.
Other platforms
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