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+# Gradient Contrast Detection Fix
+
+## Problem
+
+The contrast checking tool was reporting false positives for text on gradient backgrounds. Two specific issues were identified:
+
+### Issue 1: White-on-White False Positives
+**Example:** Vision Leadership sponsor page (https://visionleadership.org/sponsor-opportunities/)
+- **Reported:** White text `rgb(255, 255, 255)` on white background `rgb(255, 255, 255)` = 1:1 ratio (FAIL)
+- **Reality:** White text on gradient background `linear-gradient(rgb(12, 90, 201) 0%, rgb(0, 0, 0) 100%)`
+- **Actual Contrast:** 6.32:1 to 21:1 (PASS)
+
+**Root Cause:** The gradient was on a parent container (`.et_pb_section`), not directly on the text elements. The tool only checked the element itself for gradients, not parent elements.
+
+### Issue 2: Gradient Applied to Wrong Elements
+After the initial fix, the tool became too aggressive:
+- **Reported:** 54 elements with blue background `rgb(12, 90, 201)` (from gradient)
+- **Reality:** Those elements were on light gray `rgb(252, 252, 252)` background
+- **Root Cause:** Gradient detection walked up the tree but didn't stop when it encountered solid backgrounds
+
+## Solution
+
+Modified the gradient detection logic in `daemon/daemon.go` to:
+
+1. **Walk up the DOM tree** to find gradient backgrounds on parent elements
+2. **Stop at solid backgrounds** - if a solid background color is found before a gradient, use the solid color
+3. **Only apply gradients** when no solid background exists between the element and the gradient
+
+### Code Changes
+
+#### 1. Enhanced `analyzeGradientContrast` Function (Lines 9152-9220)
+
+**Before:** Only checked the element itself for gradients
+
+**After:** 
+- Walks up the DOM tree looking for gradients
+- Checks for solid backgrounds at each level
+- Returns `null` if a solid background is found (gradient doesn't apply)
+- Only returns gradient info if no solid background blocks it
+
+```javascript
+function analyzeGradientContrast(element, textColor) {
+    let current = element;
+    while (current && current !== document.documentElement.parentElement) {
+        const style = window.getComputedStyle(current);
+        
+        // Check for solid background first - if found, gradient doesn't apply
+        const bgColor = style.backgroundColor;
+        if (!isTransparent(bgColor)) {
+            return null; // Solid background found
+        }
+
+        // Check for gradient
+        const bgImage = style.backgroundImage;
+        if (bgImage && bgImage.includes('gradient')) {
+            // Extract and analyze gradient colors...
+            return gradientInfo;
+        }
+
+        current = current.parentElement;
+    }
+    return null;
+}
+```
+
+#### 2. Updated Background Detection Logic (Lines 9305-9340)
+
+**Before:** Always checked for gradients, even when solid backgrounds were found
+
+**After:**
+- Tier 1: Check for solid backgrounds via DOM tree walking
+- Tier 2: Check for solid backgrounds via stacking context
+- Tier 3: Only check for gradients if no solid background found
+- Fallback: Use white if nothing found
+
+```javascript
+// Tier 1: DOM tree walking for solid colors
+bgColor = getEffectiveBackgroundDOMTree(element);
+
+// Tier 2: Stacking context analysis (if Tier 1 failed)
+if (!bgColor) {
+    bgColor = getBackgroundFromStackingContext(element);
+}
+
+// Tier 3: Check for gradients (only if no solid color found)
+if (!bgColor) {
+    gradientInfo = analyzeGradientContrast(element, fgColor);
+    if (gradientInfo) {
+        bgColor = gradientInfo.colors[0];
+    }
+}
+
+// Fallback to white
+if (!bgColor) {
+    bgColor = 'rgb(255, 255, 255)';
+}
+```
+
+## Testing
+
+After deploying the fix, test on:
+
+1. **Vision Leadership sponsor page** - Should correctly detect gradient and report passing contrast
+2. **Elements with solid backgrounds** - Should not incorrectly apply gradients from parent containers
+3. **Nested backgrounds** - Should use the closest background (solid or gradient)
+
+## Expected Results
+
+### Vision Leadership Hero Section
+- **H1 "Sponsorship Opportunities That Work For You"**
+  - Detection method: `gradient-analysis`
+  - Gradient colors: `rgb(12, 90, 201)` to `rgb(0, 0, 0)`
+  - Worst contrast: 6.32:1 (PASS AA for large text)
+  - Best contrast: 21:1 (PASS AAA)
+
+### Elements with Solid Backgrounds
+- **Text on light gray `rgb(252, 252, 252)`**
+  - Detection method: `dom-tree` or `stacking-context`
+  - Should NOT use gradient from parent
+  - Should calculate contrast against actual gray background
+
+## Deployment
+
+1. Build the daemon: `make daemon`
+2. Build the MCP server: `make mcp`
+3. Restart the cremote daemon (deployment-specific process)
+4. Restart the MCP server or Augment extension to pick up changes
+
+## Files Modified
+
+- `daemon/daemon.go` - Lines 9152-9220 (gradient analysis function)
+- `daemon/daemon.go` - Lines 9305-9340 (background detection logic)
+