linkColor contrast
When choosing colors, take into account the contrast ratio of the foreground to the
background color. The W3C created guidelines for exactly this purpose (WCAG 2.0).
These require that text uses adequate contrast for visually impaired people.
The WCAG 2.0 Level AA (standard) requires a contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 for
normal text (14px) and 3:1 for larger text (~18px). This level represents people
with 20/40 vision (typical visual acuity of elders at roughly age 80).
Exceptions to the WCAG
While our software should be usable by people with slightly impaired vision,
we have made certain exceptions to express our brand properly while taking
into account the overall effect on the usability and accessibility of our products.
An example of an exception is the selected item in the main menu, which uses the white color for text over
a green background. Although the accessibility contrast ratios indicate that this
choice isn't compliant with the WCAG, studies have shown that the button with the white text
is more readable and thus preferred by the user
(source).
How to check the contrast ratio
The most common tool is contrast-ratio.com
where you can check the contrast ratio between two colors.