Accessible CU Boulder Color Combinations

When using CU Boulder branded colors, it is important to use accessible combinations thatÌýfollowÌýthe most recent . Accessible and inaccessible combinations are listed below. Please note that WCAG has different contrast requirements for normal-sized text and large text; if a combination passes accessibility requirements for one and not the other, that has been noted below.

The hex codes tested for the CU Brand Colors are as follows:

  • Black (#000000)
  • CU Dark GrayÌý(#565A5C)
  • CU Light Gray (#A2A4A3)
  • CU Gold (#CFB87C)
  • Web Express Blue (#0377BD)
  • White (#FFFFFF)

Accessible Color Combinations

  • White and Black
  • White and CU Dark Gray
  • White and Web Express Blue
  • Black and CU Light Gray
  • Black and CU Gold

Accessible Color Combinations forÌýLarge Text Only

These color combinations should not be used for the body of text; consider usage carefully. (Large text means 18pt font or larger).

  • Black and CU Dark Gray
  • Black and Web Express Blue
  • CU Dark Gray and CU Gold

Inaccessible Color Combinations

These color combinations should not be used at any scale for content that is intended to be read.Ìý

  • White and CU Light Gray
  • White and CU Gold
  • CU Dark Gray and CU Light Gray
  • CU Dark Gray and Web Express Blue
  • CU Light Gray and CU Gold
  • CU Light Gray and Web Express Blue
  • CU Gold and Web Express Blue

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