ContrastGraded by APCA, the Accessible Perceptual Contrast Algorithm, which measures how strongly text stands off its ground the way eyes see it, as lightness contrast (Lc) from 0 to about 106. Lc 60 and up reads as body text, 45 to 60 as large text and headlines; under 45, avoid it for text. The same measure picks black or white text everywhere on Chromary. The older WCAG 2 ratio is shown small under each for anyone quoting that standard.
Use
AaPink Milk on Hot RoseLc 87 · passesWCAG 2 · 8.8 : 1
AaHot Rose on Pink MilkLc 83 · passesWCAG 2 · 8.8 : 1
Avoid
AaCharcoal on Hot RoseLc 12 · failsWCAG 2 · 1.9 : 1
AaHot Rose on CharcoalLc 10 · failsWCAG 2 · 1.9 : 1