1. ContrastContrast

2. drowned out Text and other important parts of our work often appear “ drowned out ” by background colors. What can be done about that? Problem:

3. “Something surrounded by it’s opposite.” Like Black and Yellow. Contrast is:

4. Or Black and White. “Something surrounded by it’s opposite.” Contrast is:

5. Visual Music Graphic Artists are like musicians mixing “Visual Harmonies” - if the drums are too loud you can’t hear the melody over the background, right? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fDTm1IzQf-U http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zSn1BULJY-Y The same is true in Visual Art - must work together in “harmony” and not distract from the main message.

6. http://www.w3.org/WAI/ER/IG/ert/test22A.htm Poor Contrast Examples:

7. Turn Up the Contrast! Tips and Tricks on making Text stand out against the background – Hint: Add Stroke!

8. http://juicystudio.com/services/luminositycontrastratio.php#specify You Do It Put your numbers in here and see if you pass