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High Contrast Mode

Also known as: High Contrast, High Contrast Display

An operating system or browser display setting that increases the visual distinction between foreground and background elements by using a limited colour palette with strongly contrasting colours, typically black and white or bright colours on dark backgrounds. High contrast mode benefits users with low vision, light sensitivity, or certain cognitive disabilities by making text and interface elements easier to distinguish. Web developers should ensure their sites respect the user's high contrast preferences, often detected via the CSS prefers-contrast media query.

Category: Visual Accessibility · Assistive Technology Settings · display technology

Related: User Profile · Low Vision · CSS Media Queries · Color Contrast

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