A hover shadow animation built with pure HTML and CSS that dynamically increases shadow intensity when an element is hovered. It enhances interactive depth feedback and visual responsiveness without requiring JavaScript.
Usage
Use this component when interfaces require interactive elevation emphasis, such as buttons, cards, feature blocks, or dashboard panels that benefit from animated depth cues.
Implementation
The animation is achieved using CSS transition effects applied to box shadow properties, allowing smooth changes in blur, spread, or offset values. Responsive styling ensures consistent behavior across screen sizes.
HTML
<div class="ss-shadow hover">Hover Shadow</div>CSS
.ss-shadow.hover{
padding:26px;
border-radius:14px;
background:var(--hover-bg);
color:var(--hover-text);
box-shadow:0 8px 20px var(--hover-shadow);
transition:box-shadow .3s ease, transform .3s ease;
}
.ss-shadow.hover:hover{
box-shadow:0 20px 40px var(--hover-shadow-hover);
transform:translateY(-3px);
}
:root{
--hover-bg:#ffffff;
--hover-text:#0f172a;
--hover-shadow:rgba(0,0,0,.12);
--hover-shadow-hover:rgba(0,0,0,.25);
}
@media (prefers-color-scheme: dark){
:root{
--hover-bg:#020617;
--hover-text:#e5e7eb;
--hover-shadow:rgba(0,0,0,.6);
--hover-shadow-hover:rgba(0,0,0,.85);
}
}Notes
- Built with pure HTML and CSS
- No JavaScript required
- Uses animated shadow transitions
- Enhances hover based interaction clarity
- Fully responsive across breakpoints
- Suitable for cards and interactive elements
- Easy to customize animation timing and intensity
Preview styles shown. Production customization recommended.
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