Decision 0018 · accepted · 2026-10-18
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.
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.