[Windows Terminal>Gitbash Editor] Luminosity ratio of the 'MINFW64' text on the Gitbash editor '2.443:1', which is less then required (4.5:1). #23911

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opened 2026-01-31 08:55:52 +00:00 by claunia · 1 comment
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Originally created by @Saurabh220304 on GitHub (Dec 29, 2025).

Windows Terminal version

1.25.3571.0

Windows build number

Windows 11 Version 26H1 (OS Build 28000.1340)

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Steps to reproduce

Repro Steps:
1.Launch the Window terminal app.
2.Navigate to the 'New Open Tab' and select the 'Gitbash' menu item.
3.Gitbash editor will open.
4.Now check the luminosity ratio of the ''MINFW64' text.
5.Observe the issue here.

User Experience:
Users with low vision or color perception difficulties may struggle to read the button text clearly, making it harder to understand or activate the control independently, if its contrast ratio is less than '4.5:1'.

WCAG Reference Link:
1.4.3 Contrast (Minimum)

Attachements:
https://microsoftapc-my.sharepoint.com/:u:/g/personal/v-heparihar_microsoft_com/IQBr3CHW9B4yTrx19NY3AsXkAfkgms5qBnZKjFV0TMeYPt4?e=9YGGIf

Expected Behavior

Luminosity ratio for ''MINFW64'' text should be greater than or equal to '4.5:1'.

Actual Behavior

Luminosity ratio of the 'MINFW64' text on the Gitbash editor '2.443:1', which is less then required (4.5:1).

Originally created by @Saurabh220304 on GitHub (Dec 29, 2025). ### Windows Terminal version 1.25.3571.0 ### Windows build number Windows 11 Version 26H1 (OS Build 28000.1340) ### Other Software _No response_ ### Steps to reproduce **Repro Steps:** 1.Launch the Window terminal app. 2.Navigate to the 'New Open Tab' and select the 'Gitbash' menu item. 3.Gitbash editor will open. 4.Now check the luminosity ratio of the ''MINFW64' text. 5.Observe the issue here. **User Experience:** Users with low vision or color perception difficulties may struggle to read the button text clearly, making it harder to understand or activate the control independently, if its contrast ratio is less than '4.5:1'. **WCAG Reference Link:** [1.4.3 Contrast (Minimum)](https://www.w3.org/WAI/WCAG21/Understanding/contrast-minimum) **Attachements:** https://microsoftapc-my.sharepoint.com/:u:/g/personal/v-heparihar_microsoft_com/IQBr3CHW9B4yTrx19NY3AsXkAfkgms5qBnZKjFV0TMeYPt4?e=9YGGIf ### Expected Behavior Luminosity ratio for ''MINFW64'' text should be greater than or equal to '4.5:1'. ### Actual Behavior Luminosity ratio of the 'MINFW64' text on the Gitbash editor '2.443:1', which is less then required (4.5:1).
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@DHowett commented on GitHub (Dec 29, 2025):

This is a stylistic choice made by the maintainers of Git Bash, and we will not be changing it.

Windows Terminal has many features that enforce contrast ratios between difficult-to-perceive color combinations. Users who require a contrast ratio as high as 4.5:1 are able to get one easily.

@DHowett commented on GitHub (Dec 29, 2025): This is a stylistic choice made by the maintainers of Git Bash, and we will not be changing it. Windows Terminal has many features that enforce contrast ratios between difficult-to-perceive color combinations. Users who require a contrast ratio as high as 4.5:1 are able to get one easily.
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Reference: starred/terminal#23911