This contact form uses floating labels to keep the layout clean while maintaining clear field context. Ideal for modern business websites.
HTML
<form class="contact-float">
<h3>Contact Us</h3>
<p class="subtitle">We’ll get back to you shortly</p>
<div class="field">
<input type="text" placeholder=" " required>
<label>Name</label>
</div>
<div class="field">
<input type="email" placeholder=" " required>
<label>Email</label>
</div>
<div class="field">
<textarea placeholder=" " rows="4" required></textarea>
<label>Message</label>
</div>
<button type="button">Send Message</button>
</form>Important: Floating labels require
placeholder=" "(space).
CSS
:root{
--bg:#f8fafc;
--card:#ffffff;
--text:#0f172a;
--muted:#64748b;
--border:#e5e7eb;
--primary:#2563eb;
--primary-dark:#1d4ed8;
}
@media (prefers-color-scheme: dark){
:root{
--bg:#020617;
--card:#020617;
--text:#e5e7eb;
--muted:#94a3b8;
--border:#1f2937;
--primary:#3b82f6;
--primary-dark:#60a5fa;
}
}
.contact-float{
max-width:420px;
margin:80px auto;
padding:32px;
background:var(--card);
border-radius:18px;
border:1px solid var(--border);
box-shadow:0 16px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.12);
color:var(--text);
font-family:system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;
}
.contact-float h3{
font-size:22px;
margin-bottom:6px;
}
.contact-float .subtitle{
font-size:14px;
color:var(--muted);
margin-bottom:24px;
}
.field{
position:relative;
margin-bottom:20px;
}
.field input,
.field textarea{
width:100%;
padding:14px 16px;
font-size:15px;
border-radius:12px;
border:1px solid var(--border);
background:linear-gradient(180deg,var(--card),var(--bg));
color:var(--text);
outline:none;
resize:none;
transition:border .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease;
}
.field input:focus,
.field textarea:focus{
border-color:var(--primary);
box-shadow:0 0 0 4px rgba(37,99,235,.18);
}
.field label{
position:absolute;
left:14px;
top:50%;
transform:translateY(-50%);
font-size:14px;
color:var(--muted);
pointer-events:none;
background:var(--card);
padding:0 6px;
transition:.2s ease;
}
.field input:focus + label,
.field input:not(:placeholder-shown) + label,
.field textarea:focus + label,
.field textarea:not(:placeholder-shown) + label{
top:-8px;
font-size:12px;
color:var(--primary);
}
.contact-float button{
width:100%;
padding:14px;
border:none;
border-radius:12px;
background:linear-gradient(
135deg,
var(--primary),
var(--primary-dark)
);
color:#ffffff;
font-size:15px;
font-weight:600;
cursor:pointer;
transition:transform .15s ease, box-shadow .15s ease;
}
.contact-float button:hover{
transform:translateY(-1px);
box-shadow:0 12px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.2);
}
.contact-float button:active{
transform:translateY(0);
box-shadow:none;
}Notes
- Modern floating label UX
- Improves clarity and readability
- Business-friendly design
Preview styles shown. Production customization recommended.
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