Accessability Bug: Certain text does not meet the minimum color contrast ratio

[moshekaplan]

Defect: Certain text does not meet the minimum color contrast ratio. Description: Please see example below for details. Notes:

• Testing was performed using the Color Contrast Analyzer v2.2a.
• This defect may exist elsewhere within the application.

Expected result: The minimum contrast ratio for the visual presentation of text and image of text is expected to be at least 4.5:1, or 3:1 for text that is 18 points or larger, or 14 points bolded. Reference: This defect is a failure against Section 508, 1.4.3 – Contrast (Minimum). For more information, visit: ​http://www.w3.org/TR/UNDERSTANDING-WCAG20/visual-audio-contrast-contrast.html. Steps to reproduce:

1. Open “Virtual Box”.
2. Check the contrast ratio for the “Tools” text. (Highlighted below)

Notice that the contrast ratio for the Tools Menu is 2:4:1. Instead, the minimum contrast ratio for the visual presentation of text is expected to be at least 4.5:1, or 3:1 for text that is 18 points or larger or 14 points’ bolded.