What is the Pop Art design style?

Bold and vivid Pop Art style inspired by Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein. Thick black outlines, halftone Ben-Day dots, comic-style speech bubbles, and highly saturated color blocks. Ideal for creative brands, pop culture, and art showcases. Its core principle: Pop Art style originates from the 1960s Pop Art movement, represented by Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein, creating visual impact through bold color blocks, thick black outlines, and halftone Ben-Day dots.

What colors does Pop Art use?

Pop Art uses #ffdd00 as its primary color and #ff69b4 as its secondary color, with accent colors #00bfff, #000000, #ffffff, #a486ff. Every hex value can be copied from the palette on this page.

How do I apply Pop Art correctly?

Key practices: Use highly saturated solid backgrounds bg-[#ffdd00] or bg-white. All elements use thick black borders border-4 border-black. Use Ben-Day halftone dots as background texture.

How do I prompt AI to generate Pop Art UI?

Copy the ready-made AI prompt on this page — it bundles the design tokens and component rules — and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, or v0. Effective prompts include the keywords: pop art, Andy Warhol style, Roy Lichtenstein, halftone dots.

Style Catalog/Pop Art

Pop Art

波普艺术

86/100Good

Bold and vivid Pop Art style inspired by Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein. Thick black outlines, halftone Ben-Day dots, comic-style speech bubbles, and highly saturated color blocks. Ideal for creative brands, pop culture, and art showcases.

pop artAndy Warhol styleRoy Lichtensteinhalftone dotsBen-Day dotscomic book stylespeech bubblesbold outlines1960s designcomic uisaturated color blocks

View Full Showcase →Templates

Best For

pop art / Andy Warhol style / Roy Lichtenstein

Primary Move

Use highly saturated solid backgrounds bg-[#ffdd00] or bg-white

Watch Out

No gradient colors (must be flat solid fills)

Showcase Entry

Live preview of the showcase page. Click to explore the full experience.

View Full Showcase →

Color Palette

Primary

#ffdd00

Secondary

#ff69b4

Accent 1

#00bfff

Accent 2

#000000

Accent 3

#ffffff

Accent 4

#a486ff

AI Implementation

Copy the Hard Prompt first, then use the spec when needed

Use the Hard Prompt by default to generate UI. Use the Design Spec to understand, modify, and review the style. Use the Creative Brief for early exploration.

Hard Prompt

Use this by default: copy it, append the concrete requirement, and let AI generate consistent production UI.

When to use

When AI should generate UI directly
When repeated outputs must stay consistent
When style drift is the main risk

How to use

Copy the full prompt
Append the concrete requirement
Review against forbidden rules and UI states

STYLEKIT_STYLE_REFERENCE
style_name: Pop Art
style_slug: pop-art
style_source: /styles/pop-art

# Hard Prompt

## When To Use
Use this when you want AI to generate code with strict style consistency. It is the safest default for production UI.

## How To Use
- Copy the full prompt into ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, or another coding assistant.
- Append the concrete product/page requirement after the prompt.
- After generation, check the forbidden rules and interaction states before accepting the output.

Strictly follow the style rules below and maintain consistency. No style drift allowed.

## Requirements

- Prioritize style consistency first, then creative extension.
- When conflicts arise, treat prohibitions as the highest priority.
- Self-check before output: verify colors, typography, spacing, and interactions still match this style.

## Style Rules

STYLE: Pop Art
TYPE: Bold comic-book inspired interface

MUST USE:
- Thick black borders: border-4 border-black
- Hard offset shadows: shadow-[4px_4px_0_#000]
- Bold flat colors: bg-[#ffdd00], bg-[#ff69b4], bg-[#00bfff]
- Heavy typography: font-black uppercase tracking-wider
- Ben-Day dot patterns as background texture
- White or bright color backgrounds
- Comic-style elements (speech bubbles, action words)

MUST AVOID:
- Gradients (use flat color fills only)
- Low saturation / muted colors
- Thin borders (border must be border-2+)
- Soft shadows (shadow-md, shadow-lg)
- Rounded-full shapes
- Minimal / clean design language

COLOR RULES:
- Primary: Yellow (#ffdd00)
- Secondary: Hot Pink (#ff69b4)
- Accent: Electric Blue (#00bfff)
- Borders: Black (#000000)
- Background: White (#ffffff) or bright colors
- Text: Black on light, White on dark colors

SPECIAL EFFECTS:
- Hard shadow offset increases on hover
- Translate shift on hover for depth effect
- Ben-Day dots overlay for pop art texture
- Active state presses shadow inward

## Animation & Interaction Rules

- Comic Pow!: Hover applies exaggerated scale + tilt: hover:scale-110 hover:-rotate-3 -- like a comic SFX panel bursting out of the frame. Never use hover:translate-y alone without scale and rotate.
- Ben-Day Dynamics: Use dual dot layers. Base black dots: opacity-10 group-hover:opacity-30. Secondary red dots offset by half a grid: opacity-0 group-hover:opacity-20. Together they simulate the Ben-Day color shift characteristic of Lichtenstein prints.
- Punchy Motion: All transitions duration-100 ease-out -- rubber-stamp speed, not smooth. Never use duration-200 or slower for hover/active states.
- Active Snap: active:scale-95 active:rotate-2 active:translate-x-[4px] active:translate-y-[4px] active:shadow-[2px_2px_0_#000] -- the inward press pushes shadow back toward zero, creating a punchy click feel.

## Absolute Bans (Match and Refuse)

If any of the following patterns appear, it is a style violation — rewrite without exception.

- gradient colors (must be flat solid fills)
- low-saturation/gray-tone colors
- thin borders (must be border-2 or above)
- soft shadows shadow-md (must be hard shadows)
- overly rounded corners rounded-full (keep rounded-none or rounded-lg)
- minimalist/undecorated design language
- duration-200 or longer hover/active transitions (Pop Art demands duration-100 ease-out impact speed)
- single-layer Ben-Day texture (must use dual-layer overlay for color-shifting dot effect)

## Self-Check (Verify Before Shipping)

If any item fails, the style has drifted — fix before shipping.

- [ ] No purple-to-blue gradients
- [ ] No overused fonts (Inter, Roboto, Geist, Fraunces, Plus Jakarta Sans)
- [ ] No nested cards (cards inside cards)
- [ ] No gray text on colored backgrounds
- [ ] Body text contrast meets WCAG AA (>= 4.5:1)
- [ ] No bounce or elastic easing curves
- [ ] Animations have a prefers-reduced-motion fallback
- [ ] Body text line length capped at 65-75 characters
- [ ] No side-stripe accent borders (border-left/right > 1px)
- [ ] No gradient text (background-clip: text)
- [ ] No glassmorphism used as the default surface treatment
- [ ] No tiny uppercase tracked eyebrow labels above every section heading
- [ ] no gradient colors (must be flat solid fills)
- [ ] no low-saturation/gray-tone colors
- [ ] no thin borders (must be border-2 or above)
- [ ] no soft shadows shadow-md (must be hard shadows)
- [ ] no overly rounded corners rounded-full (keep rounded-none or rounded-lg)

Community

Ratings & Feedback

0 comments

Component Templates

Component Preview

按钮

波普艺术风格按钮，Comic Pow! 夸张倾斜放大 + Punchy Motion 冲击速度 + Active Snap 回压感

Frontend Readiness

Dark Mode, States, Motion, and Accessibility

This layer tracks whether the style is ready for real websites: theme modes, state feedback, keyboard access, and performance constraints.

Overall

51%

Fallback

Dark Mode

Missing

UI States

79%

Partial

Motion

70%

Partial

A11y

70%

Partial

Performance

35%

Fallback

Key State Coverage

light

HoverFocus VisibleDisabledLoadingEmptyErrorSuccess

Button

Default / Hover / Focus Visible / Active / Disabled

Input

Default / Hover / Focus Visible / Disabled / Error

Card

Default / Hover / Focus Visible / Loading / Skeleton

Form

Default / Focus Visible / Disabled / Loading / Error

Implementation Notes

No curated dark-mode contract exists yet.
Check contrast in both light and dark modes.
Check heavy shadows, blur, large media, and scroll-linked effects manually.
No style-specific performance cost profile has been curated yet.

FAQ

Pop Art — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Pop Art design style?: Bold and vivid Pop Art style inspired by Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein. Thick black outlines, halftone Ben-Day dots, comic-style speech bubbles, and highly saturated color blocks. Ideal for creative brands, pop culture, and art showcases. Its core principle: Pop Art style originates from the 1960s Pop Art movement, represented by Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein, creating visual impact through bold color blocks, thick black outlines, and halftone Ben-Day dots.
What colors does Pop Art use?: Pop Art uses #ffdd00 as its primary color and #ff69b4 as its secondary color, with accent colors #00bfff, #000000, #ffffff, #a486ff. Every hex value can be copied from the palette on this page.
How do I apply Pop Art correctly?: Key practices: Use highly saturated solid backgrounds bg-[#ffdd00] or bg-white. All elements use thick black borders border-4 border-black. Use Ben-Day halftone dots as background texture.
What are common mistakes with Pop Art?: Avoid: No gradient colors (must be flat solid fills). No low-saturation/gray-tone colors. No thin borders (must be border-2 or above).
How do I prompt AI to generate Pop Art UI?: Copy the ready-made AI prompt on this page — it bundles the design tokens and component rules — and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, or v0. Effective prompts include the keywords: pop art, Andy Warhol style, Roy Lichtenstein, halftone dots.

Global Styles

Global CSS

css

/* Pop Art Global Styles */
@layer base {
  body {
    @apply bg-white text-black antialiased;
  }

  h1, h2, h3 {
    @apply font-black uppercase tracking-wider;
  }

  ::selection {
    @apply bg-[#ffdd00] text-black;
  }
}

/* Ben-Day dots pattern utility */
.pop-art-dots {
  background-image: radial-gradient(circle, #000 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 8px 8px;
}
/* Pop Art Design Tokens */
:root {
  --pop-art-primary: #ffdd00;
  --pop-art-secondary: #ff69b4;
  --pop-art-accent: #00bfff;
  --pop-art-glow: rgba(255, 221, 0, 0.3);
}

@keyframes pop-art-fade-in {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(8px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

@keyframes pop-art-pulse {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 1; }
  50% { opacity: 0.7; }
}

.pop-art-card {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.pop-art-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 221, 0, 0.05), transparent);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.pop-art-card:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.pop-art-frosted {
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px) saturate(180%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px) saturate(180%);
  background: rgba(255, 221, 0, 0.08);
}

.pop-art-accent-corner {
  clip-path: polygon(0 0, 100% 0, 100% calc(100% - 2rem), calc(100% - 2rem) 100%, 0 100%);
}

.pop-art-animate-in {
  animation: pop-art-fade-in 0.5s ease-out both;
}

IDE Integration

IDE Configuration Export

Download configuration files for AI coding assistants to generate code in this style.

Style Pack

Export Style Pack

Get complete machine-readable style assets including design tokens, Tailwind presets, CSS variables, and shadcn/ui themes.

Metadata

Style metadata including version information

Design Tokens

Compatible with Figma / Style Dictionary / Tokens Studio

Tailwind Preset

Tailwind CSS theme preset, import directly in config

Global CSS

CSS variables and base styles

shadcn Theme

shadcn/ui theme configuration

CSS Variables

Pure CSS variables, works with any project

SKILL.md

Loadable skill pack for Cursor / Claude Code / VS Code

Design Philosophy

Pop Art style originates from the 1960s Pop Art movement, represented by Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein, creating visual impact through bold color blocks, thick black outlines, and halftone Ben-Day dots.

Accessibility

Accessibility Score

WCAG 2.1 compliance analysis based on color contrast and typography readability.

Overall Score

Grade: B - Good

Contrast Ratios

Score: 84/100Average Ratio: 10.83:1

AA FailAAA Fail

Context	Colors	Ratio
Text on background	/#000000 / #ffffff	21:1
Muted text on background	/#6b7280 / #ffffff	4.83:1
Text on secondary background	/#000000 / #ffdd00	15.59:1
Button primary	/#000000 / #ffdd00	15.59:1
Text on accent 1	/#000000 / #ff69b4	7.93:1
Text on accent 2	/#000000 / #00bfff	9.9:1
Text on accent 3	/#000000 / #000000	1:1

Readability

Score

90/100

Font Size

text-sm md:text-base

Font Weight

font-black uppercase

Line Height

default

Scoring is based on WCAG 2.1 standards. AA requires 4.5:1 contrast for normal text, 3:1 for large text; AAA requires 7:1 for normal text, 4.5:1 for large text.

Style Catalog/Pop Art

Pop Art

波普艺术

86/100Good

pop artAndy Warhol styleRoy Lichtensteinhalftone dotsBen-Day dotscomic book stylespeech bubblesbold outlines1960s designcomic uisaturated color blocks

View Full Showcase →Templates

Best For

pop art / Andy Warhol style / Roy Lichtenstein

Primary Move

Use highly saturated solid backgrounds bg-[#ffdd00] or bg-white

Watch Out

No gradient colors (must be flat solid fills)

Showcase Entry

Live preview of the showcase page. Click to explore the full experience.

View Full Showcase →

Color Palette

Primary

#ffdd00

Secondary

#ff69b4

Accent 1

#00bfff

Accent 2

#000000

Accent 3

#ffffff

Accent 4

#a486ff

AI Implementation

Copy the Hard Prompt first, then use the spec when needed

Use the Hard Prompt by default to generate UI. Use the Design Spec to understand, modify, and review the style. Use the Creative Brief for early exploration.

Hard Prompt

Use this by default: copy it, append the concrete requirement, and let AI generate consistent production UI.

When to use

When AI should generate UI directly
When repeated outputs must stay consistent
When style drift is the main risk

How to use

Copy the full prompt
Append the concrete requirement
Review against forbidden rules and UI states

STYLEKIT_STYLE_REFERENCE
style_name: Pop Art
style_slug: pop-art
style_source: /styles/pop-art

# Hard Prompt

## When To Use
Use this when you want AI to generate code with strict style consistency. It is the safest default for production UI.

## How To Use
- Copy the full prompt into ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, or another coding assistant.
- Append the concrete product/page requirement after the prompt.
- After generation, check the forbidden rules and interaction states before accepting the output.

Strictly follow the style rules below and maintain consistency. No style drift allowed.

## Requirements

- Prioritize style consistency first, then creative extension.
- When conflicts arise, treat prohibitions as the highest priority.
- Self-check before output: verify colors, typography, spacing, and interactions still match this style.

## Style Rules

STYLE: Pop Art
TYPE: Bold comic-book inspired interface

MUST USE:
- Thick black borders: border-4 border-black
- Hard offset shadows: shadow-[4px_4px_0_#000]
- Bold flat colors: bg-[#ffdd00], bg-[#ff69b4], bg-[#00bfff]
- Heavy typography: font-black uppercase tracking-wider
- Ben-Day dot patterns as background texture
- White or bright color backgrounds
- Comic-style elements (speech bubbles, action words)

MUST AVOID:
- Gradients (use flat color fills only)
- Low saturation / muted colors
- Thin borders (border must be border-2+)
- Soft shadows (shadow-md, shadow-lg)
- Rounded-full shapes
- Minimal / clean design language

COLOR RULES:
- Primary: Yellow (#ffdd00)
- Secondary: Hot Pink (#ff69b4)
- Accent: Electric Blue (#00bfff)
- Borders: Black (#000000)
- Background: White (#ffffff) or bright colors
- Text: Black on light, White on dark colors

SPECIAL EFFECTS:
- Hard shadow offset increases on hover
- Translate shift on hover for depth effect
- Ben-Day dots overlay for pop art texture
- Active state presses shadow inward

## Animation & Interaction Rules

- Comic Pow!: Hover applies exaggerated scale + tilt: hover:scale-110 hover:-rotate-3 -- like a comic SFX panel bursting out of the frame. Never use hover:translate-y alone without scale and rotate.
- Ben-Day Dynamics: Use dual dot layers. Base black dots: opacity-10 group-hover:opacity-30. Secondary red dots offset by half a grid: opacity-0 group-hover:opacity-20. Together they simulate the Ben-Day color shift characteristic of Lichtenstein prints.
- Punchy Motion: All transitions duration-100 ease-out -- rubber-stamp speed, not smooth. Never use duration-200 or slower for hover/active states.
- Active Snap: active:scale-95 active:rotate-2 active:translate-x-[4px] active:translate-y-[4px] active:shadow-[2px_2px_0_#000] -- the inward press pushes shadow back toward zero, creating a punchy click feel.

## Absolute Bans (Match and Refuse)

If any of the following patterns appear, it is a style violation — rewrite without exception.

- gradient colors (must be flat solid fills)
- low-saturation/gray-tone colors
- thin borders (must be border-2 or above)
- soft shadows shadow-md (must be hard shadows)
- overly rounded corners rounded-full (keep rounded-none or rounded-lg)
- minimalist/undecorated design language
- duration-200 or longer hover/active transitions (Pop Art demands duration-100 ease-out impact speed)
- single-layer Ben-Day texture (must use dual-layer overlay for color-shifting dot effect)

## Self-Check (Verify Before Shipping)

If any item fails, the style has drifted — fix before shipping.

- [ ] No purple-to-blue gradients
- [ ] No overused fonts (Inter, Roboto, Geist, Fraunces, Plus Jakarta Sans)
- [ ] No nested cards (cards inside cards)
- [ ] No gray text on colored backgrounds
- [ ] Body text contrast meets WCAG AA (>= 4.5:1)
- [ ] No bounce or elastic easing curves
- [ ] Animations have a prefers-reduced-motion fallback
- [ ] Body text line length capped at 65-75 characters
- [ ] No side-stripe accent borders (border-left/right > 1px)
- [ ] No gradient text (background-clip: text)
- [ ] No glassmorphism used as the default surface treatment
- [ ] No tiny uppercase tracked eyebrow labels above every section heading
- [ ] no gradient colors (must be flat solid fills)
- [ ] no low-saturation/gray-tone colors
- [ ] no thin borders (must be border-2 or above)
- [ ] no soft shadows shadow-md (must be hard shadows)
- [ ] no overly rounded corners rounded-full (keep rounded-none or rounded-lg)

Community

Ratings & Feedback

0 comments

Component Templates

Component Preview

按钮

波普艺术风格按钮，Comic Pow! 夸张倾斜放大 + Punchy Motion 冲击速度 + Active Snap 回压感

Frontend Readiness

Dark Mode, States, Motion, and Accessibility

This layer tracks whether the style is ready for real websites: theme modes, state feedback, keyboard access, and performance constraints.

Overall

51%

Fallback

Dark Mode

Missing

UI States

79%

Partial

Motion

70%

Partial

A11y

70%

Partial

Performance

35%

Fallback

Key State Coverage

light

HoverFocus VisibleDisabledLoadingEmptyErrorSuccess

Button

Default / Hover / Focus Visible / Active / Disabled

Input

Default / Hover / Focus Visible / Disabled / Error

Card

Default / Hover / Focus Visible / Loading / Skeleton

Form

Default / Focus Visible / Disabled / Loading / Error

Implementation Notes

No curated dark-mode contract exists yet.
Check contrast in both light and dark modes.
Check heavy shadows, blur, large media, and scroll-linked effects manually.
No style-specific performance cost profile has been curated yet.

FAQ

Pop Art — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Pop Art design style?: Bold and vivid Pop Art style inspired by Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein. Thick black outlines, halftone Ben-Day dots, comic-style speech bubbles, and highly saturated color blocks. Ideal for creative brands, pop culture, and art showcases. Its core principle: Pop Art style originates from the 1960s Pop Art movement, represented by Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein, creating visual impact through bold color blocks, thick black outlines, and halftone Ben-Day dots.
What colors does Pop Art use?: Pop Art uses #ffdd00 as its primary color and #ff69b4 as its secondary color, with accent colors #00bfff, #000000, #ffffff, #a486ff. Every hex value can be copied from the palette on this page.
How do I apply Pop Art correctly?: Key practices: Use highly saturated solid backgrounds bg-[#ffdd00] or bg-white. All elements use thick black borders border-4 border-black. Use Ben-Day halftone dots as background texture.
What are common mistakes with Pop Art?: Avoid: No gradient colors (must be flat solid fills). No low-saturation/gray-tone colors. No thin borders (must be border-2 or above).
How do I prompt AI to generate Pop Art UI?: Copy the ready-made AI prompt on this page — it bundles the design tokens and component rules — and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, or v0. Effective prompts include the keywords: pop art, Andy Warhol style, Roy Lichtenstein, halftone dots.

Global Styles

Global CSS

css

/* Pop Art Global Styles */
@layer base {
  body {
    @apply bg-white text-black antialiased;
  }

  h1, h2, h3 {
    @apply font-black uppercase tracking-wider;
  }

  ::selection {
    @apply bg-[#ffdd00] text-black;
  }
}

/* Ben-Day dots pattern utility */
.pop-art-dots {
  background-image: radial-gradient(circle, #000 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 8px 8px;
}
/* Pop Art Design Tokens */
:root {
  --pop-art-primary: #ffdd00;
  --pop-art-secondary: #ff69b4;
  --pop-art-accent: #00bfff;
  --pop-art-glow: rgba(255, 221, 0, 0.3);
}

@keyframes pop-art-fade-in {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(8px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

@keyframes pop-art-pulse {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 1; }
  50% { opacity: 0.7; }
}

.pop-art-card {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.pop-art-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 221, 0, 0.05), transparent);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.pop-art-card:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.pop-art-frosted {
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px) saturate(180%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px) saturate(180%);
  background: rgba(255, 221, 0, 0.08);
}

.pop-art-accent-corner {
  clip-path: polygon(0 0, 100% 0, 100% calc(100% - 2rem), calc(100% - 2rem) 100%, 0 100%);
}

.pop-art-animate-in {
  animation: pop-art-fade-in 0.5s ease-out both;
}

IDE Integration

IDE Configuration Export

Download configuration files for AI coding assistants to generate code in this style.

Style Pack

Export Style Pack

Get complete machine-readable style assets including design tokens, Tailwind presets, CSS variables, and shadcn/ui themes.

Metadata

Style metadata including version information

Design Tokens

Compatible with Figma / Style Dictionary / Tokens Studio

Tailwind Preset

Tailwind CSS theme preset, import directly in config

Global CSS

CSS variables and base styles

shadcn Theme

shadcn/ui theme configuration

CSS Variables

Pure CSS variables, works with any project

SKILL.md

Loadable skill pack for Cursor / Claude Code / VS Code

Design Philosophy

Accessibility

Accessibility Score

WCAG 2.1 compliance analysis based on color contrast and typography readability.

Overall Score

Grade: B - Good

Contrast Ratios

Score: 84/100Average Ratio: 10.83:1

AA FailAAA Fail

Context	Colors	Ratio
Text on background	/#000000 / #ffffff	21:1
Muted text on background	/#6b7280 / #ffffff	4.83:1
Text on secondary background	/#000000 / #ffdd00	15.59:1
Button primary	/#000000 / #ffdd00	15.59:1
Text on accent 1	/#000000 / #ff69b4	7.93:1
Text on accent 2	/#000000 / #00bfff	9.9:1
Text on accent 3	/#000000 / #000000	1:1

Readability

Score

90/100

Font Size

text-sm md:text-base

Font Weight

font-black uppercase

Line Height

default

Scoring is based on WCAG 2.1 standards. AA requires 4.5:1 contrast for normal text, 3:1 for large text; AAA requires 7:1 for normal text, 4.5:1 for large text.