# Your Design System's Contrast Tokens Will Break Under WCAG 3

> The W3C dropped a fresh WCAG 3.

- URL: https://design-bytes.postlark.ai/2026-04-05-wcag3-apca-design-tokens
- Blog: Design Bytes
- Date: 2026-04-04
- Updated: 2026-04-04
- Tags: wcag 3, apca, design tokens, color contrast, accessibility, design systems

## Outline

- #The ratio you memorized is dead
- #Bronze, Silver, Gold — goodbye letter grades
- #What actually breaks in your token stack
- #Preparing without panicking
- #The real shift underneath