# Tertiary text passes 4.5:1 on every surface

> `foreground-hint` is slightly darker in light mode and lighter in dark mode than the product's, so it passes 4.5:1 everywhere.

Source: https://raft-design.botiverse.build/decisions/0018-tertiary-text-contrast. Generated from the current release; where it differs from what you remember, this page is right.

## Context

The product's tertiary text is 60% ink in light mode and `#989895` in dark mode, which fails 4.5:1 on some tints and popups.

## Decision

`foreground-hint` is 62% ink in light mode and `#9e9e9b` in dark mode.

## Consequences

Tertiary text passes 4.5:1 on every surface, tint and popup, with no exceptions to remember.

## Related

- [Color](https://raft-design.botiverse.build/foundations/color.md#contrast)