Fonts

We use two primary typefaces: Open Sans and EB Garamond. Open Sans is our primary sans serif and EB Garamond is our primary serif. Use these together or independently.

Text color

Headers are set by University Marketing. All headers can be used as <h1>, with an appropriate class of the heading level you want: <h1 class="h3">. You can also use normal heading levels, such as <h3>.

Body Text is black, normal, non-bold. 

Links are GVSU Blue and underlined.

Use white text when the text is on a dark background. For example, GVSU Blue buttons must use white text.

Accessibility

Be sure to use the colors in accessible combinations that meet WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility standards:

• Small and regular text must have a contrast ratio of 4.5:1.
• Large text, as well as graphics and interface controls, must have a contrast ratio of 3:1.

You can use the WebAIM Contrast Checker and reference WCAG 2.1 Understanding Success Criterion 1.4.3: Contrast (Minimum) to make decisions and ensure the color combinations meet accessibility standards.