Hover effects make websites feel interactive and alive.
When users move the mouse over buttons, cards, or links, smooth transitions give instant visual feedback.
These small effects improve user experience and make your UI feel professional.
This is the simplest hover effect.
Only the background color changes smoothly when the mouse is over the button.
Here, two properties change together.
The card moves up slightly and gains a shadow for a floating effect.
This hover effect is commonly used in image galleries and product cards.
Images zoom slightly when hovered, creating a modern look.
Popular hover effects
- Color change
- Size or scale change
- Shadow appearance
- Position movement
Even simple link effects can improve the overall design feel.
Practice task
Create three elements:
- A button with color change on hover
- A card with movement and shadow
- An image with zoom effect
Add smooth transitions to each
Next lesson
In the next page, you will learn about CSS animations and keyframes.