Issue

Default and low contrast focus

Browser default focus is used. This makes it difficult for a user to see where they are. In Chrome the default keyboard focus is #A5C7FE. On a white background the colour contrast ratio for this sky-blue colour on white is only 1.7:1. In order to pass for Use of Colour (A) the contrast ratio must be at least 3.1:1.

These pages also use other forms of visible mouse and keyboard focus but they also fail due to insufficient colour contrast ratio

Impact on users

Keyboard only and low vision users may find it difficult to see where they are.

Guidelines affected

• 1.4.1 Use of Colour (A)
  • Color is not used as the only visual means of conveying information, indicating an action, prompting a response, or distinguishing a visual element.
• 2.4.7 Focus Visible (AA)
  • Any keyboard operable user interface has a mode of operation where the keyboard focus indicator is visible.

Recommendation

Ensure that there is sufficient colour contrast and consistent behaviour for link focus with different browsers. It is considered 'best practice' to have the same behaviour for mouse and keyboard focus.