Generating Colors with JS and CSS Custom Properties

Explore how to generate accessible color palettes using JavaScript and CSS Custom Properties in this 28-minute conference talk from CSSconf EU 2018. Learn from Dag-Inge Aas and Ida Aalen as they share their experience developing a video consultation service in Norway, where website accessibility is mandated by law. Discover techniques for creating user-customizable brand colors while ensuring sufficient contrast and WCAG compliance. Gain insights into combining CSS Custom Properties with JavaScript to build flexible, accessible components and color schemes that meet legal requirements without sacrificing design creativity.

CSSconf EU 2018 | Dag-Inge Aas & Ida Aalen: Generating Colors with JS and CSS Custom Properties