Summary & Key Takeaways ​

• 70% of websites still fail WCAG contrast checks, despite existing tools.
• The article proposes contrast-color() as a native CSS solution to this problem.
• It enables building algorithmic theming engines for self-correcting color systems.
• This CSS feature aims to significantly improve web accessibility directly in the browser.

Our Commentary ​

contrast-color() is exactly the kind of native CSS solution we need for accessibility. We've been hacking around contrast issues with JavaScript for too long. If this can genuinely move the needle on WCAG compliance, it's a huge win for the web platform. I'm excited to see this land in browsers.