(Don't) Say It with Colors

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The talk explains how color is represented digitally (color models and rendering) and why correct color use matters for perception and user experience. It covers common accessibility problems with color in digital projects and practical solutions aligned with WCAG recommendations to ensure inclusive color palettes and overcome visual barriers.

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1. 0:00Event introduction
2. 1:06Speaker introduction
3. 2:56Talking about color
4. 6:25Physics of light and color
5. 8:33Color perception
6. 10:16Color blindness and daltonism
7. 13:29WCAG color-only issues
8. 16:38Accessibility examples
9. 21:31Simulating color blindness
10. 23:20Color expression standards
11. 27:34Contrast and readability
12. 30:20Contrast calculation tools
13. 32:06Future contrast standards
14. 33:53Conclusion and Q&A

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