https://americancompanies.com
Accessibility
· 24 checks — Landmarks, headings, alt text, forms, and link quality rolled into one auditable list.SCORE
82
GRADE
B
FIX
5
REVIEW
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PASS
15
INFO
0
Checks
2415 PASS 4 REVIEW 5 FIX
DMobile Keyboard & AutofillAction4/4 eligible field(s) missing autocomplete or inputmodeFIX
Mobile Keyboard & Autofill
Action4/4 eligible field(s) missing autocomplete or inputmode
4/4 eligible field(s) missing autocomplete or inputmode
Warning::
1 field(s) missing recommended autocomplete attribute
WCAG 1.3.5 (Level AA): inputs whose purpose maps to a Common Input Purpose value should declare it via `autocomplete=`. Required for password managers, browser autofill, and assistive tech that customizes inputs (e.g., simplified keyboards). Mobile autofill in particular cuts form-completion time by 30-50% when these are present. Affected purposes: email.
Got: <input type="email" name="email">
Warning::
3 field(s) would benefit from inputmode attribute
Mobile browsers pick the on-screen keyboard layout from `inputmode=` when present (numeric pad, tel dialpad, email keyboard). Without it, users see the default text keyboard and must mode-switch -- 2-3 extra taps per phone-number or numeric-ID field. Type-based defaults exist (`type=tel` shows the tel keyboard on most browsers) but `inputmode` is the explicit, cross-browser way to control this. Affected types: search, email.
Got: <input type="search" name="q">, <input type="search" name="q">, <input type="email" name="email">
DTap Target AdequacyAction15 tap target(s) too small or too close togetherFIX
Tap Target Adequacy
Action15 tap target(s) too small or too close together
15 tap target(s) too small or too close together
Warning::
15 tap target(s) too small or too close to neighbors
WCAG 2.5.5 (Level AAA) requires interactive targets to be at least 44x44 CSS pixels; WCAG 2.5.8 (Level AA, added in 2.2) requires 24x24 minimum. Failing targets cause mis-taps for users with motor impairments, large fingers, or shaky hands -- and are a major bounce-rate driver on mobile commerce flows. Lighthouse measures rendered rects + adjacent-element spacing; the failing list is in the Lighthouse 'tap-targets' audit detail panel.
DWeb ManifestActionNot foundFIX
Web Manifest
ActionNot found
Not found
Info::
No web manifest found
No manifest at standard paths (/manifest.json, /site.webmanifest). A manifest is optional but enables PWA features like home screen installation and standalone display.
No web manifest found.
DPrint StylesheetActionNo print stylesFIX
Print Stylesheet
ActionNo print styles
No print styles
Info::
No print-specific styles detected
When users print this page, they get the screen layout including navigation and non-essential elements. Add @media print rules to hide navigation and optimize layout for paper.
Print Stylesheet No Print Styles
Print stylesheet Not found ✗Inline @media print Not detected ✗
CMobile-Readable Font SizesAction84% of visible text renders at >= 12 CSS px (16 below threshold)REVIEW
Mobile-Readable Font Sizes
Action84% of visible text renders at >= 12 CSS px (16 below threshold)
84% of visible text renders at >= 12 CSS px (16 below threshold)
Warning::
16 text node(s) render below 12 CSS pixels on mobile
Mobile browsers default the root font-size to 16 px; text below ~ 12 px (75% of root) is hard to read without zooming. WCAG 1.4.4 (Resize Text) requires the page to support 200% zoom without loss of functionality -- which most layouts handle, but small base text still costs readability and conversion. Audit which selectors set sizes below 12 px (often footers, fine print, table cells) and bump them to 14-16 px or use rem units that scale with user preferences. Examples: <p> 11.0px ("Newsroom"); <span> 11.0px ("AC Original"); <span> 11.0px ("News"); <span> 11.0px ("AC Original"); <span> 11.0px ("News").
CFavicon & BrandingAction4 icon(s) detectedREVIEW
Favicon & Branding
Action4 icon(s) detected
4 icon(s) detected
Warning::
No favicon.ico at site root
Some older browsers, bookmark tools, and RSS readers look for /favicon.ico. Add one as a fallback.
Info::
HTML icon links detected
Info::
Apple touch icon present
Info::
Multiple icon sizes detected
✗ favicon.ico Missing
✓ PNG Icons Present
✓ Apple Touch Present
✗ SVG Favicon Missing
✗ Manifest Icons Missing
✓ Multiple Sizes Present
BDark Mode SupportDark mode detectedREVIEW
Dark Mode Support
Dark mode detected
Dark mode detected
Info::
color-scheme meta tag present
The site declares support for light and dark color schemes via <meta name='color-scheme'>.
Got: only light
Info::
Theme-color present but no dark variant
A theme-color is set but no dark-specific variant was found. The browser toolbar may not adapt for dark mode users.
Got: #0a2540
Info::
Detection limited to meta tags and inline styles
External CSS files may contain prefers-color-scheme rules not visible to this scan.
Dark Mode✓ Dark Mode Supported
color-scheme meta only light ✓Dark theme-color Not set ✗CSS indicators Not detected ✗
Detection limited to meta tags and inline styles.
BLighthouse Accessibility AuditsScore 87/100 — 4 failing, 25 passedREVIEW
Lighthouse Accessibility Audits
Score 87/100 — 4 failing, 25 passed
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Accessibility
These checks highlight opportunities to improve the accessibility of your web app. Automatic detection can only detect a subset of issues and does not guarantee the accessibility of your web app, so manual testing is also encouraged.
ARIA
Some ARIA parent roles must contain specific child roles to perform their intended accessibility functions. Learn more about roles and required children elements.
Why this matters
Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.
| Failing Elements |
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Testimonials section#hp-engage > div.ac-hp-wrap > div#hp-testimonials > div.ac-hp-quote-dots |
These are opportunities to improve the usage of ARIA in your application which may enhance the experience for users of assistive technology, like a screen reader.
Contrast
Low-contrast text is difficult or impossible for many users to read. Learn how to provide sufficient color contrast.
Why this matters
Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.
| Failing Elements |
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Sep 26, 2026 div.ac-hp-news-layout > a.ac-hp-news-lead > div.ac-hp-news-lead-body > span.ac-news-date |
Aug 27, 2026 div.ac-hp-news-quad > a.ac-news-card > div.ac-news-body > span.ac-news-date |
Aug 27, 2026 div.ac-hp-news-quad > a.ac-news-card > div.ac-news-body > span.ac-news-date |
Aug 26, 2026 div.ac-hp-news-quad > a.ac-news-card > div.ac-news-body > span.ac-news-date |
Aug 26, 2026 div.ac-hp-news-quad > a.ac-news-card > div.ac-news-body > span.ac-news-date |
Near their 1-year low div.ac-hp-wrap > div.ac-hp-mkt-grid > div.ac-hp-mkt-box > h3.ac-hp-mkt-h |
$9.17 div.ac-hp-mkt-box > div.ac-hp-mkt-rows > a.ac-hp-mkt-row > span.ac-hp-mkt-val |
$9.18 div.ac-hp-mkt-box > div.ac-hp-mkt-rows > a.ac-hp-mkt-row > span.ac-hp-mkt-val |
NU div.ac-hp-mkt-rows > a.ac-hp-mkt-row > span.ac-hp-mkt-logo > span.ac-hp-mkt-tile |
$9.66 div.ac-hp-mkt-box > div.ac-hp-mkt-rows > a.ac-hp-mkt-row > span.ac-hp-mkt-val |
$13.81 div.ac-hp-mkt-box > div.ac-hp-mkt-rows > a.ac-hp-mkt-row > span.ac-hp-mkt-val |
$45.44 div.ac-hp-mkt-box > div.ac-hp-mkt-rows > a.ac-hp-mkt-row > span.ac-hp-mkt-val |
BROWSE BY SECTOR div.ac-hp > section#hp-sectors > div.ac-hp-wrap > p.ac-hp-label |
Twelve sectors, 59 industries — pick a category to explore verified companies. div.ac-hp > section#hp-sectors > div.ac-hp-wrap > p.ac-hp-sub2 |
IRVING, Texas div.ac-co-wrap > a.ac-co-card > div.ac-co-body > span.ac-co-meta |
ATLANTA, Georgia div.ac-co-wrap > a.ac-co-card > div.ac-co-body > span.ac-co-meta |
CINCINNATI, Ohio div.ac-co-wrap > a.ac-co-card > div.ac-co-body > span.ac-co-meta |
NEEDHAM, Massachusetts div.ac-co-wrap > a.ac-co-card > div.ac-co-body > span.ac-co-meta |
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana div.ac-co-wrap > a.ac-co-card > div.ac-co-body > span.ac-co-meta |
SANTA CLARA, California div.ac-co-wrap > a.ac-co-card > div.ac-co-body > span.ac-co-meta |
AUSTIN, Texas div.ac-co-wrap > a.ac-co-card > div.ac-co-body > span.ac-co-meta |
ARLINGTON, Virginia div.ac-co-wrap > a.ac-co-card > div.ac-co-body > span.ac-co-meta |
SPRING, Texas div.ac-co-wrap > a.ac-co-card > div.ac-co-body > span.ac-co-meta |
HOUSTON, Texas div.ac-co-wrap > a.ac-co-card > div.ac-co-body > span.ac-co-meta |
PAWTUCKET, Rhode Island div.ac-co-wrap > a.ac-co-card > div.ac-co-body > span.ac-co-meta |
NEW YORK, New York div.ac-co-wrap > a.ac-co-card > div.ac-co-body > span.ac-co-meta |
These are opportunities to improve the legibility of your content.
Navigation
Properly ordered headings that do not skip levels convey the semantic structure of the page, making it easier to navigate and understand when using assistive technologies. Learn more about heading order.
Why this matters
Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.
| Failing Elements |
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DIRECTORY footer.ac-footer > div.ac-footer-inner > div > h4 |
These are opportunities to improve keyboard navigation in your application.
Best practices
Touch targets with sufficient size and spacing help users who may have difficulty targeting small controls to activate the targets. Learn more about touch targets.
Why this matters
Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.
| Failing Elements |
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SAVE div.ac-co-grid > div.ac-co-wrap > div.ac-co-save-slot > button.ac-save |
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SAVE div.ac-co-grid > div.ac-co-wrap > div.ac-co-save-slot > button.ac-save |
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SAVE div.ac-co-grid > div.ac-co-wrap > div.ac-co-save-slot > button.ac-save |
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SAVE div.ac-co-grid > div.ac-co-wrap > div.ac-co-save-slot > button.ac-save |
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SAVE div.ac-co-grid > div.ac-co-wrap > div.ac-co-save-slot > button.ac-save |
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SAVE div.ac-co-grid > div.ac-co-wrap > div.ac-co-save-slot > button.ac-save |
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SAVE div.ac-co-grid > div.ac-co-wrap > div.ac-co-save-slot > button.ac-save |
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SAVE div.ac-co-grid > div.ac-co-wrap > div.ac-co-save-slot > button.ac-save |
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SAVE div.ac-co-grid > div.ac-co-wrap > div.ac-co-save-slot > button.ac-save |
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SAVE div.ac-co-grid > div.ac-co-wrap > div.ac-co-save-slot > button.ac-save |
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SAVE div.ac-co-grid > div.ac-co-wrap > div.ac-co-save-slot > button.ac-save |
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SAVE div.ac-co-grid > div.ac-co-wrap > div.ac-co-save-slot > button.ac-save |
Show testimonial 1 div.ac-hp-wrap > div#hp-testimonials > div.ac-hp-quote-dots > button.is-on |
Show testimonial 2 div.ac-hp-wrap > div#hp-testimonials > div.ac-hp-quote-dots > button |
Show testimonial 3 div.ac-hp-wrap > div#hp-testimonials > div.ac-hp-quote-dots > button |
These items highlight common accessibility best practices.
○Interactive controls are keyboard focusable
○Interactive elements indicate their purpose and state
○The page has a logical tab order
○Visual order on the page follows DOM order
○User focus is not accidentally trapped in a region
○The user's focus is directed to new content added to the page
○HTML5 landmark elements are used to improve navigation
○Offscreen content is hidden from assistive technology
○Custom controls have associated labels
○Custom controls have ARIA roles
●`[aria-*]` attributes match their roles
●`[aria-hidden="true"]` is not present on the document `<body>`
●`[role]`s have all required `[aria-*]` attributes
●`[role]` values are valid
●`[aria-*]` attributes have valid values
●`[aria-*]` attributes are valid and not misspelled
●Buttons have an accessible name
●Image elements have `[alt]` attributes
●Form elements have associated labels
●`[user-scalable="no"]` is not used in the `<meta name="viewport">` element and the `[maximum-scale]` attribute is not less than 5.
●ARIA attributes are used as specified for the element's role
●`[aria-hidden="true"]` elements do not contain focusable descendents
●Elements use only permitted ARIA attributes
●Document has a `<title>` element
●`<html>` element has a `[lang]` attribute
●`<html>` element has a valid value for its `[lang]` attribute
●Links are distinguishable without relying on color.
●Links have a discernible name
●Lists contain only `<li>` elements and script supporting elements (`<script>` and `<template>`).
●List items (`<li>`) are contained within `<ul>`, `<ol>` or `<menu>` parent elements
●No element has a `[tabindex]` value greater than 0
●Skip links are focusable.
●Document has a main landmark.
●Deprecated ARIA roles were not used
●Elements with visible text labels have matching accessible names.
○`[accesskey]` values are unique
○`button`, `link`, and `menuitem` elements have accessible names
○Elements with `role="dialog"` or `role="alertdialog"` have accessible names.
○ARIA input fields have accessible names
○ARIA `meter` elements have accessible names
○ARIA `progressbar` elements have accessible names
○`[role]`s are contained by their required parent element
○Elements with the `role=text` attribute do not have focusable descendents.
○ARIA toggle fields have accessible names
○ARIA `tooltip` elements have accessible names
○ARIA `treeitem` elements have accessible names
○The page contains a heading, skip link, or landmark region
○`<dl>`'s contain only properly-ordered `<dt>` and `<dd>` groups, `<script>`, `<template>` or `<div>` elements.
○Definition list items are wrapped in `<dl>` elements
○ARIA IDs are unique
○No form fields have multiple labels
○`<frame>` or `<iframe>` elements have a title
○`<html>` element has an `[xml:lang]` attribute with the same base language as the `[lang]` attribute.
○Input buttons have discernible text.
○`<input type="image">` elements have `[alt]` text
○The document does not use `<meta http-equiv="refresh">`
○`<object>` elements have alternate text
○Select elements have associated label elements.
○Cells in a `<table>` element that use the `[headers]` attribute refer to table cells within the same table.
○`<th>` elements and elements with `[role="columnheader"/"rowheader"]` have data cells they describe.
○`[lang]` attributes have a valid value
○`<video>` elements contain a `<track>` element with `[kind="captions"]`
○Tables have different content in the summary attribute and `<caption>`.
○All heading elements contain content.
○Uses ARIA roles only on compatible elements
○Image elements do not have `[alt]` attributes that are redundant text.
○Identical links have the same purpose.
○Tables use `<caption>` instead of cells with the `[colspan]` attribute to indicate a caption.
○`<td>` elements in a large `<table>` have one or more table headers.
A+Landmark Structure6 landmarksPASS
Landmark Structure
6 landmarks
6 landmarks
Info::
<main> landmark present
Info::
3 <nav> landmark(s) found
Info::
All <nav> elements are properly labeled
Info::
Skip navigation link present
Page Structure — as a screen reader sees it
A+Heading Hierarchy22 headingsPASS
Heading Hierarchy
22 headings
22 headings
Info::
Single H1 present
- H1 Search 8,000+ American companies you can trust.
- H2 Original reporting on American companies
- H2 American companies, by the numbers
- H3 Top movers today
- H3 Top decliners today
- H3 Near their 1-year high
- H3 Near their 1-year low
- H3 Largest by market cap
- H3 Top dividend yields
- H2 Every corner of American industry
- H2 Industry roundups
- H2 Verified American companies
- H2 Rankings & reports
- H2 Verified trust, three steps
- H3 For buyers
- H3 For companies
- H2 Is your company listed?
- H3 Credentials, not decoration
- H4 Directory
- H4 Verification
- H4 For companies
- H4 Company
A+Heading Text QualityAll 22 heading(s) have substantive, well-formed textPASS
Heading Text Quality
All 22 heading(s) have substantive, well-formed text
All 22 heading(s) have substantive, well-formed text
Info::
Heading text quality is clean -- no placeholder, length, or styling issues
A+Alt Text QualityAll 49 images OKPASS
Alt Text Quality
All 49 images OK
All 49 images OK
Info::
11 decorative image(s) correctly marked
Info::
38 image(s) with good alt text
49 images 38 good alt text 11 decorative
All images have appropriate alt text.
A+Form AccessibilityAll 4 controls labeledPASS
Form Accessibility
All 4 controls labeled
All 4 controls labeled
Info::
4 control(s) properly labeled
4 controls
4 labeled
0 placeholder only
0 unlabeled
| Control | Type | Label | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| q | search | Search companies, industries, news… | aria-label |
| q | search | Company, product, or industry | aria-label |
| input | text | State | aria-label |
| aria-label |
ALink & Button Quality1 issue(s) across 269 links and 77 buttonsPASS
Link & Button Quality
1 issue(s) across 269 links and 77 buttons
1 issue(s) across 269 links and 77 buttons
Critical::
1 button(s) with no accessible text
Icon-only buttons need an aria-label so screen readers can announce them.
Got: button.ac-sb-item (#464 on page)
Info::
269 link(s) with descriptive text
269 links
0 empty
0 generic text
0 new tab
1 empty buttons
| Element | Text | Issue | Suggested Fix |
|---|---|---|---|
| # | ✓ | img no alt | Add alt attribute to the image |
| # | ✓ | img no alt | Add alt attribute to the image |
| /news/elon-musk-reveals-spacex-plans-for… | Elon Musk Reveals SpaceX Plans… | img no alt | Add alt attribute to the image |
| /news/eli-lilly-diabetes-drug-mounjaro-a… | Eli Lilly Diabetes Drug Mounja… | img no alt | Add alt attribute to the image |
| /news/canada-strikes-back-at-trump-targe… | Canada Strikes Back at Trump, … | img no alt | Add alt attribute to the image |
| /news/financial-services-in-america-eigh… | Industry roundup Financia… | img no alt | Add alt attribute to the image |
| /news/american-financial-services-the-co… | Industry roundup American… | img no alt | Add alt attribute to the image |
| /news/inside-americas-financial-services… | Industry roundup Inside A… | img no alt | Add alt attribute to the image |
| <button> | (empty) | empty | Add button text or aria-label |
345 links and buttons have descriptive text
Icon-only buttons need an aria-label so screen readers can announce them.
button.ac-sb-item (#464 on page)
Why this matters
Buttons with no accessible text (icon-only, no aria-label) can't be activated by voice control or understood by screen readers.
Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 4.1.2
A+Form Input Types4 form control(s) checked, no type mismatchesPASS
Form Input Types
4 form control(s) checked, no type mismatches
4 form control(s) checked, no type mismatches
Info::
No input-type mismatches detected
A+Form Input Quality4 form control(s) checked, no input-semantic issuesPASS
Form Input Quality
4 form control(s) checked, no input-semantic issues
4 form control(s) checked, no input-semantic issues
Info::
All form input semantics look correct
A+Document LanguageLang attribute set to "en"PASS
Document Language
Lang attribute set to "en"
Lang attribute set to "en"
Info::
<html lang="en"> is set and valid
Got: en
A+Tabindex Anti-Patterns1 explicit tabindex attribute(s) checked, no anti-patternsPASS
Tabindex Anti-Patterns
1 explicit tabindex attribute(s) checked, no anti-patterns
1 explicit tabindex attribute(s) checked, no anti-patterns
Info::
No tabindex anti-patterns detected
A+Iframe AccessibilityNo iframes on this pagePASS
Iframe Accessibility
No iframes on this page
No iframes on this page
Info::
No iframes on this page
A404 Error PageHTTP 404, custom pagePASS
404 Error Page
HTTP 404, custom page
HTTP 404, custom page
Info::
Correct 404 status code returned
Got: HTTP 404
Info::
Custom styled 404 page
Info::
Navigation links present on 404 page
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Homepage link present on 404 page
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Search form present on 404 page
404 Page Quality ✓ Custom 404 Page
Status Code HTTP 404 ✓Page Title Page not found — American Companies ✓Custom Styling ✓Navigation ✓Homepage Link ✓Search Form ✓
A+PWA DepthNo PWA depth issues detectedPASS
PWA Depth
No PWA depth issues detected
No PWA depth issues detected
Info::
No PWA depth issues detected
A+Mobile UX Depth1 mobile-depth signal(s) detectedPASS
Mobile UX Depth
1 mobile-depth signal(s) detected
1 mobile-depth signal(s) detected
Info::
Browser-chrome `theme-color` meta tag present
The page sets `<meta name="theme-color" content="...">`, which Android Chrome uses to tint the status bar and iOS Safari uses for the toolbar background. Brand polish that costs nothing and Just Works.
A+Color Contrast (Screenshot)20 text elements analyzed, 0 fail WCAG AAPASS
Color Contrast (Screenshot)
20 text elements analyzed, 0 fail WCAG AA
Analyzes text contrast against the actual rendered page, including background images, gradients, and overlays that CSS-based tools cannot detect.
20 pass
Show all checked elements (20)
| Element | Ratio | Required | FG | BG | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| h1 Search 8,000+ Americ… | 19.76:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #F7F8FA | Pass |
| h2 Original reporting o… | 19.76:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #F7F8FA | Pass |
| h2 American companies, … | 19.76:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #F7F8FA | Pass |
| h2 Every corner of Amer… | 19.76:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #F7F8FA | Pass |
| h2 Industry roundups | 19.76:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #F7F8FA | Pass |
| h2 Verified American co… | 19.76:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #F7F8FA | Pass |
| h2 Rankings & reports | 19.76:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #F7F8FA | Pass |
| h2 Verified trust, thre… | 19.76:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #F7F8FA | Pass |
| h2 Is your company list… | 19.76:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #F7F8FA | Pass |
| h3 Top movers today | 19.76:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #F7F8FA | Pass |
| h3 Top decliners today | 19.76:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #F7F8FA | Pass |
| h3 Near their 1-year hi… | 19.76:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #F7F8FA | Pass |
| h3 Near their 1-year lo… | 19.76:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #F7F8FA | Pass |
| h3 Largest by market ca… | 19.76:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #F7F8FA | Pass |
| h3 Top dividend yields | 19.76:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #F7F8FA | Pass |
| h3 For buyers | 19.76:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #F7F8FA | Pass |
| h3 For companies | 19.76:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #F7F8FA | Pass |
| h3 Credentials, not dec… | 19.76:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #F7F8FA | Pass |
| title American Companies D… | 21.00:1 | 4.5:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| a Skip to content | 21.00:1 | 4.5:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
Methodology: The top 20 text elements by font size were checked. Background color was sampled from the desktop screenshot using a 5-point pattern. WCAG 2.1 AA requires 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text.
All checks on this page are automated. Results are estimates - run targeted manual reviews when the score affects a release decision.