Isn't the new liquid design fail accessibility tests

Asked on 06/11/2025

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The new Liquid Glass design introduced by Apple at WWDC is designed with accessibility in mind. According to the session Meet Liquid Glass, legibility was a central consideration in its design. Elements like navigation bars and tab bars adapt their appearance based on the background to ensure they are easily discernible, flipping from light to dark to maximize contrast. Additionally, the session mentions that there are several accessibility features that Liquid Glass offers, such as reduced transparency to make it frostier, which can help users with different needs.

If you are concerned about accessibility, it is recommended to evaluate your app using the guidelines provided in the session Evaluate your app for Accessibility Nutrition Labels, which discusses ensuring high contrast and other accessibility features.

Overall, the Liquid Glass design aims to enhance accessibility rather than fail accessibility tests.