Accessibility Statement
Our commitment to making paletteIO accessible and inclusive for everyone
Accessibility Standards
paletteIO strives to meet and exceed WCAG 2.1 AAA standards, the highest level of web accessibility compliance.
WCAG 2.1
Level AAA Target
Section 508
US Federal Compliance
EN 301 549
European Standard
What This Means:
- • Content is perceivable by users with various abilities
- • All functionality is operable via multiple input methods
- • Information and UI components are understandable
- • Content is robust enough to work with assistive technologies
Accessibility Features
Full Keyboard Support:
- • All features accessible without a mouse
- • Logical tab order throughout the interface
- • Keyboard shortcuts for common actions
- • Clear focus indicators on all interactive elements
Key Features:
- • Tab to navigate forward
- • Shift+Tab to navigate backward
- • Enter/Space to activate
- • Escape to close dialogs
Color and Contrast:
- • High contrast interface (7:1 ratio minimum)
- • Color is never the only indicator
- • Built-in contrast checker for your palettes
- • Clear visual hierarchy and spacing
Responsive Design:
- • Scalable interface up to 200% zoom
- • Mobile-responsive design
- • Large touch targets (44px minimum)
- • Readable fonts and appropriate sizing
Semantic HTML:
- • Proper heading hierarchy (H1-H6)
- • Semantic landmarks and regions
- • Descriptive alt text for all images
- • Form labels and instructions
ARIA Support:
- • ARIA labels for complex interactions
- • Live regions for dynamic content updates
- • Role attributes for custom components
- • State announcements (loading, error, success)
Tested With:
Input Methods:
- • Full functionality without precise mouse control
- • Large, easy-to-target interactive elements
- • Drag-and-drop alternatives provided
- • No time-sensitive interactions
Assistive Device Support:
- • Switch navigation support
- • Voice control compatibility
- • Eye-tracking device support
- • One-handed operation possible
Accessibility in Our Features
- • Keyboard-operable color selection
- • Color values announced to screen readers
- • Multiple input methods (visual, text, sliders)
- • High contrast focus indicators
- • Color name announcements
- • Clear pass/fail announcements
- • Specific contrast ratio values
- • AA/AAA compliance status
- • Visual and text-based feedback
- • Suggestions for improvement
- • Keyboard navigation through palettes
- • Search functionality with screen reader support
- • Clear labeling of save/delete actions
- • Confirmation dialogs for destructive actions
- • Export options clearly described
- • Alternative text descriptions of previews
- • Keyboard access to preview controls
- • Screen reader announcements of changes
- • High contrast preview options
- • Focus management in preview mode
Testing and Validation
We regularly test paletteIO's accessibility using both automated tools and manual testing with real assistive technologies and users with disabilities.
Automated Testing:
- • axe accessibility scanner
- • Lighthouse accessibility audits
- • WAVE accessibility evaluation
- • Color contrast analyzers
- • Keyboard navigation testing
Manual Testing:
- • Screen reader testing (NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver)
- • Keyboard-only navigation
- • High contrast mode testing
- • Mobile accessibility testing
- • User testing with disabled users
Continuous Improvement:
We conduct accessibility reviews for every new feature and regularly audit the entire application. User feedback drives many of our accessibility improvements.
Known Limitations
We're committed to transparency about areas where we're still working to improve:
Browser Compatibility:
Some advanced features may have limited support in older browsers. We recommend using current versions of Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge.
Mobile Experience:
While mobile-responsive, some complex interactions are optimized for desktop use. We're continuously improving the mobile experience.
Visual Color Picker:
The visual color picker has inherent accessibility challenges for users with color blindness. Alternative input methods (HEX, RGB, HSL) are always available.
If you encounter any accessibility barriers, please let us know so we can address them.
Accessibility Feedback
Your feedback helps us improve paletteIO's accessibility. We welcome reports about:
- • Accessibility barriers you encounter
- • Suggestions for improvement
- • Issues with assistive technology compatibility
- • Missing accessibility features
Contact Information:
Email: hello.paletteio@gmail.com
Subject Line: "Accessibility Feedback" or "Accessibility Issue"
Response Time: We prioritize accessibility feedback and aim to respond within 5 business days
When Contacting Us:
- • Describe the issue you encountered
- • Tell us which assistive technology you're using
- • Include your browser and operating system
- • Suggest improvements if you have ideas
Accessibility Resources
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This Accessibility Statement was last updated on January 10, 2025 and reflects our ongoing commitment to inclusion.
We believe that everyone deserves access to great design tools, regardless of ability.
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