Accessibility A-15
WCAG Levels: A, AA,
and AAA in Practice
and AAA in Practice
Level A
Minimum. Alt text, keyboard access, no seizure-inducing content.
Level AA
Legal standard. 4.5:1 contrast, captions, visible focus, consistent nav.
Level AAA
Gold standard. 7:1 contrast, sign language, extended audio desc.
LaunchYourVibe A-15
AA is the target for most products, and what most accessibility laws require. AAA is aspirational and not required for entire sites. Start with AA conformance, document your approach, and layer in AAA where it meaningfully serves your users.
