Luminosity ratio of the 'use device code' text is less than required ratio 4.5:1 present under 'Run script' tab.

Author: msftedadCreated Nov 20, 2024Updated Aug 25, 2026
Labelsbugaccessibility

Reproducible in vscode.dev or in VS Code Desktop?

  • Not reproducible in vscode.dev or VS Code Desktop

Reproducible in the monaco editor playground?

Monaco Editor Playground Link

Monaco Editor

Monaco Editor Playground Code

const value = /* set from `myEditor.getModel()`: */ `function hello() {
	az login --use-device-code
}`;

// Hover on each property to see its docs!
const myEditor = monaco.editor.create(document.getElementById("container"), {
	value: "az login --use-device-code",
	language: "shell",
	automaticLayout: true,
});
<div id="container" style="height: 100%"></div>

Reproduction Steps

  1. Open link: Monaco Editor
  2. Monaco Editor page gets displayed.
  3. Open Accessibility insights for windows-color contrast tool.
  4. Select Foreground and Background color of the 'use device code' text using color picker.
  5. Verify whether Luminosity ratio of the "use device code" text present under 'Run script' tab which is less than required ratio of 4.5:1 or not.

Actual (Problematic) Behavior

Luminosity ratio of the "use device code" text present under 'Run script' tab is 3.996:1 which is less than required ratio of 4.5:1 in Windows.

Expected Behavior

Luminosity ratio of placeholder "use device code" text should be greater than or equal to 4.5:1 in Windows.

Additional Context

Test Environment: OS: Windows 11 Version 24H2(OS Build 26120.1542) Browser: Edge Browser 129.0.2792.31 Tools Used: Accessibility insights for windows-color contrast tool.

User Impact: Low vision users will not be able to read and access the information provided if luminosity ratio for text is not meeting required ratio of 4.5:1.