Accessibility Style Guide – Neurodiversity Training

Neurodiversity Training – Clear, Calm, Accessible

Use a strong dark blue background #1D3557 with off-white headings #F1FAEE and soft-teal body text #A8DADC for high contrast without glare. Links are underlined and keyboard-focusable.

Light Section (BG: #F1FAEE, H: #1D3557, Body: #333333)

This section uses a gentle off-white background for long reads. Headings in the brand dark blue keep recognition strong, while body text uses #333333 – easier than pure black for sustained reading. Links are underlined (colour is not the only cue).

Card on Light

Cards rest on white with a subtle border and shadow for separation without harsh contrast.

Another Card

Use lists for scannability:

  • Min 16px body, line-height ≥ 1.5
  • Limit palette to reduce cognitive load
  • Buttons: clear labels, strong focus styles

Informational Band (BG: #457B9D, H: #F1FAEE, Body: ~#F7FDFD)

Great for highlights or stats. Keep body copy slightly softer than pure white to avoid sparkle on mid-blue.

Article / Blog (BG: #FFFFFF, H: #1D3557, Body: #444444)

For longer articles, you can nudge body copy to #444444 for even gentler contrast. Keep max line length around 60–75 characters, and use subheadings every few paragraphs.

Accessible Buttons

Primary on coloured backgrounds: #E63946 with off-white text. On white, consider a dark-blue button or an outlined style with clear focus.

Focus & Keyboard

All interactive elements must be keyboard-navigable. We use a high-contrast focus ring that’s visible on light and dark backgrounds.

Don’t Rely on Colour Only

Pair colour with another cue: underline links, add icons to alerts, use bold labels for states.

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A strong CTA band uses #E63946 with off-white text. The button shifts to the deepest navy #0D1B2A for reliable contrast and brand harmony.

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Palette Swatches

Dark Blue
#1D3557
Mid Blue
#457B9D
Soft Teal
#A8DADC
Off-White
#F1FAEE
CTA Red
#E63946
Body Ink
#333333
Paper
#F9F9F9
Deep Navy
#0D1B2A

Notes: Maintain WCAG AA contrast (4.5:1 for body, 3:1 for large text). Avoid pure black on pure white. Keep paragraphs short, line-height ≥ 1.5, and don’t rely on colour alone for meaning.