[wp-trac] [WordPress Trac] #43526: Theme Defalut Font Color too Light for Readers - across all themes

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#43526: Theme Defalut Font Color too Light for Readers - across all themes
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 Reporter:  KathrynShantiAriel  |      Owner:
     Type:  defect (bug)        |     Status:  new
 Priority:  normal              |  Milestone:  Awaiting Review
Component:  Formatting          |    Version:  4.9
 Severity:  normal              |   Keywords:
  Focuses:                      |
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 In recent years the default font color that WordPress appears to have set
 across all themes (including here) is way too light for most people to see
 well.  As a past user interface programmer and current website designer, I
 find this amazingly unhelpful to everyone.

 I highly suggest that the default font color for all themes be changed to
 dark blue or black as is the standard handwritten colors using black or
 navy ink.

 There is no benefit to anyone, to have the writing on website be too light
 for people to read!  I spend a ridiculous amount of time on my own
 websites resetting the font color, as I have not been able to even find a
 way to change in on my themes directly.

 This issue is a critical as far as I am concerned. Creating user-friendly
 designs is the point of WordPress.  So why make the font illegible?

 I find reading this light gray font to be a strain on my eyes & I have
 good eyesight, which I would like to keep, BTW.  In addition, I live with
 a sight-impaired person and know many others who are becoming more and
 more frustrated at not being able to read forms and general information on
 websites.

 PLEASE FIX THIS ASAP. Truly, this light font is completely
 counterproductive to everyone, whether it is the website owner or the
 reader.

 Thank you for correcting this on the WordPress system level.  By doing so
 you will be making eyes happier on a global level!

 ~ Kathryn Shanti Ariel

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