[GH-ISSUE #1435] [Bug] [a11y] Bring About text contrast in line with WSAG #3718

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opened 2026-03-01 19:15:26 +03:00 by kerem · 0 comments
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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> --- ![Image](https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/30f2afaf-ed7c-4977-b9a1-c298838c536b) --- </details> **Desktop (please complete the following information):** - OS: Microsoft Windows 10.0.26200.7840 - ScreenToGif 2.42.1
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