Which statement describes the impact of high-contrast text on readability?

• A. High contrast improves readability and accessibility
• B. High contrast reduces readability
• C. Contrast has no effect on readability
• D. Only color saturation matters for readability

Answer: (A)

High contrast between text and its background makes letters stand out more clearly, which improves legibility and reading speed. This difference reduces eye strain and is a cornerstone of accessibility, helping users with low vision or reading in bright or variable lighting. Standards like WCAG emphasize maintaining sufficient contrast so content remains readable across devices and conditions. The other ideas miss this core reality: readability hinges on luminance contrast rather than color saturation alone, and very low contrast can make text hard to read for many users.