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> It’s really easy to test, just view your site in greyscale.

This is misinformation: some common forms of color-blindness (protan) affect perceived luminance.

Use the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines. Yes, they are constraining. You'll quickly realize that the easiest way to comply is not to rely on color to convey information.



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