Auditing a traditional, static webpage is relatively straightforward, but evaluating frosted glass interfaces requires extra care. Because contrast on transparent surfaces is dynamic, standard automated checkers can easily miss violations.
The Auditing Checklist
- Scroll Contrast Check: Scroll the page to test contrast in multiple positions. Make sure text remains readable over both light and dark background areas.
- Keyboard Navigation: Ensure focused states are highly visible, with active rings that stand out against the blurred panels.
- Fallback Verification: Disable
backdrop-filtersupport in your browser to verify that the solid color fallback is readable.
Using client-side auditing tools like GlassLint helps developers identify contrast and legibility issues during development.