Lack of Contrast:

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Don't use color schemes without enough contrast. If you have an area with a dark background, have light text. If you have an area with a light background, have dark text.

Dark Green Background with:

* White lettering

* Light Green lettering

* Medium Green lettering

* Dark Green lettering

* Black lettering

Which ones have enough contrast for easy reading?

Light Blue Background with:

* White lettering

* Light Blue lettering

* Medium Blue lettering

* Dark Blue lettering

* Black lettering

Which ones have enough contrast for easy reading?

Dark Red Background with:

* White lettering

* Pink lettering

* Medium Green lettering

* Dark Blue lettering

* Black lettering

Which ones have enough contrast for easy reading?

Yellow Background with:

* White lettering

* Light Blue lettering

* Medium Green lettering

* Dark Red lettering

* Black lettering

Which ones have enough contrast for easy reading?

Pink Background with:

* White lettering

* Light Teal lettering

* Medium Magenta lettering

* Dark Green lettering

* Black lettering

Which ones have enough contrast for easy reading?

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