[GH-ISSUE #1435] [Bug] [a11y] Bring About text contrast in line with WSAG #1052

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opened 2026-02-26 09:33:24 +03:00 by kerem · 1 comment

kerem commented 2026-02-26 09:33:24 +03:00

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Originally created by @Korb on GitHub (Feb 11, 2026).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/NickeManarin/ScreenToGif/issues/1435

Originally assigned to: @NickeManarin on GitHub.

Describe the bug

The link text on the About tab does not comply with WSAG 2.1/2.2 when using dark theme:

Foreground: #5353C3
Background: #202020
Contrast ratio: 2.633:1
1.4.3 Contrast (Minimum) (AA)
❌ Fail for large and regular text
1.4.6 Contrast (Enhanced) (AAA)
❌ Fail for large and regular text

To Reproduce

Steps to reproduce the behavior:

1. Open ScreenToGif' Options
2. Open Application tab > Theme > Color scheme > Dark
3. Open About tab

Expected behavior

a. Make the background darker and the text lighter

Foreground: #9191D9
Background: #000000
Contrast ratio: 7.281:1
1.4.3 Contrast (Minimum) (AA)
✅ Pass for large and regular text
1.4.6 Contrast (Enhanced) (AAA)
✅ Pass for large and regular text

b. Make the text lighter

Foreground: #A8A8E1
Background: #202020
Contrast ratio: 7.257:1
1.4.3 Contrast (Minimum) (AA)
✅ Pass for large and regular text
1.4.6 Contrast (Enhanced) (AAA)
✅ Pass for large and regular text

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• OS: Microsoft Windows 10.0.26200.7840
• ScreenToGif 2.42.1

Originally created by @Korb on GitHub (Feb 11, 2026). Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/NickeManarin/ScreenToGif/issues/1435 Originally assigned to: @NickeManarin on GitHub. #### Describe the bug The link text on the About tab does not comply with WSAG 2.1/2.2 when using dark theme: Foreground: `#5353C3` Background: `#202020` Contrast ratio: 2.633:1 1.4.3 Contrast (Minimum) (AA) ❌ Fail for large and regular text 1.4.6 Contrast (Enhanced) (AAA) ❌ Fail for large and regular text #### To Reproduce Steps to reproduce the behavior: 1. Open `ScreenToGif`' **Options** 2. Open **Application** tab > **Theme** > **Color scheme** > **Dark** 3. Open **About** tab #### Expected behavior **a. Make the background darker and the text lighter** Foreground: `#9191D9` Background: `#000000` Contrast ratio: 7.281:1 1.4.3 Contrast (Minimum) (AA) ✅ Pass for large and regular text 1.4.6 Contrast (Enhanced) (AAA) ✅ Pass for large and regular text **b. Make the text lighter** Foreground: `#A8A8E1` Background: `#202020` Contrast ratio: 7.257:1 1.4.3 Contrast (Minimum) (AA) ✅ Pass for large and regular text 1.4.6 Contrast (Enhanced) (AAA) ✅ Pass for large and regular text #### Screenshots <details> <summary>Click to see screenshot</summary> ---  --- </details> **Desktop (please complete the following information):** - OS: Microsoft Windows 10.0.26200.7840 - ScreenToGif 2.42.1

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kerem commented 2026-02-26 09:33:24 +03:00

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@fz0000 commented on GitHub (Feb 18, 2026):

The text contrast in the Light theme meets the requirements.
Since the Light theme is the default and users can easily switch to it, this could be considered compliant with WCAG, imo.

Speaking of A11Y, there's another more obvious issue: the Name property of many focusable elements is null.

<!-- gh-comment-id:3919435031 --> @fz0000 commented on GitHub (Feb 18, 2026): The text contrast in the Light theme meets the requirements. Since the Light theme is the default and users can easily switch to it, this could be considered compliant with WCAG, imo. Speaking of A11Y, there's another more obvious issue: the **Name** property of many focusable elements is null.

kerem referenced this issue 2026-02-26 09:34:20 +03:00

[PR #1052] [MERGED] Update StringResources.ru.xaml #1297

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