Also called Spotlight hover, Pointer glow, Mouse-following glow, Radial gradient hover
A soft radial light follows the pointer across the card surface and reveals the background beneath.
Use for
Feature cards, bento grids
Add a "Card Spotlight" effect (also called spotlight hover, pointer glow, mouse-following glow or radial gradient hover) to [where].
A soft, faint radial glow should follow the pointer across the card surface, fading in when the pointer enters and out when it leaves.
Keep the glow behind the card content so text stays readable, and on touch devices simply leave the card unlit.
Also called Holographic Foil Text
Text shows shifting rainbow foil reflections that move with pointer or time.
Add a "Holographic Text" hover effect (also called holographic foil text) to [where].
While the pointer is over the text, a band of foil-like colors should glide slowly and smoothly back and forth across the letters, and the text should return to its plain look when the pointer leaves.
Keep the letters readable at every point of the shimmer, and show the same effect on keyboard focus.
Also called Perspective tilt, 3D card effect, Tilt card, Tilt on hover, Parallax tilt
A card rotates in perspective toward the pointer, with layered content lifting off the surface.
Use for
Product and pricing cards
Add a "3D Tilt" effect (also called a perspective tilt or tilt card) to [where].
The card should lean in perspective toward the pointer as it moves, with its inner layers lifting off the surface at different depths, and ease back flat when the pointer leaves: smooth and subtle.
Keep the tilt gentle so text stays readable, and leave the card flat on touch devices and for users who prefer reduced motion.
Also called Sheen, Shiny Button, Shine on Hover, Glint, Shimmer, Shimmer Button
A diagonal band of light sweeps across the element from one side to the other on hover.
Use for
Buttons, cards, badges
Add a "Shine Sweep" hover effect (also called sheen, shiny button, shine on hover, glint, shimmer or shimmer button) to [where].
A soft diagonal band of light should sweep across the element from left to right, repeating with a short pause while the pointer stays over it.
Keep the band clipped inside the element, stop it when the pointer leaves, and don't run it for users who prefer reduced motion.