Now using the body tag we will be adding a gradient background color to our webpage. Using the html and body tag selector we will be adding height to “100%” to our webpage. Margin-bottom:-7px /*Fix for safari gap*/Īnimation: move-forever 25s cubic-bezier(.55.5.45.5) infinite Įnter fullscreen mode Exit fullscreen mode Factors such as accessibility and usability are paramount. Ideally, animation should add to – not distract from – the goals of your website. However, it’s worth taking some time to carefully consider their impact before implementation. Whether you utilize them for an entire page or just a single element, they can help to create a compelling visual and user experience. See the Pen SVG animated background by Josie Barker Make Your Backgrounds Stand OutĪnimated backgrounds provide an easy way to bring some unique style to your website. Importantly, it works just as beautifully on a small viewport as it does on a desktop. SVG and CSS ensure that everything runs smoothly. There are shifting gradient hues along with gently morphing shapes as well. See the Pen XI Concepts Background by Dhruve Shah SVG Animated Background by Josie Barkerįinally, this snippet smartly utilizes a combination of the effects we’ve seen above. It could be a great fit for a hero area or even a site footer. Powered by jQuery, outlined shapes come and go – reminiscent of cells multiplying under a microscope. This fun hexagon pattern adds a high-tech look. See the Pen Pure Css Animated Background by Mohammad Abdul Mohaiman XI Concepts Background by Dhruve Shah If you’re going to add text on top of an animation, slower movement is better.

These slowly-scrolling squares may twist and turn, but allow for easy reading of the title. Speed can play a critical role in the user-friendliness of an animated background.

See the Pen CSS Seamless Animated Text by George Brook Pure CSS Animated Background by Mohammad Abdul Mohaiman This snippet adds a seamless scrolling background to header text that instantly creates a festive mood. Using CSS background-clip can add some serious impact to a design element. See the Pen CSS animated background by Andrew CSS Seamless Animated Text by George Brook Here we have a radial gradient that subtly shifts hues. They’re noticeable without taking away from the more important elements of a page. Gradients make for a great animated background. See the Pen Simple CSS Waves | Mobile &Full width by Goodkatz CSS Animated Gradient Background by Andrew It would make for a nice intro section that avoids overwhelming users. These gentle, CSS-powered waves provide a means to separate the hero area from the rest of the page content. Here’s a narrowly-focused way of using an animated background. See the Pen Generative UI – Orb Animation + Frosty Elements ❄️ by George Francis Simple CSS Wave Background by Goodkatz The animation is also generative – meaning it moves randomly based on set criteria. It’s also a perfect match for the “frosted” UI in the foreground, as you can see the orbs gently floating underneath the glass-like container. This background has a similar effect, only a bit more subtle. See the Pen Animated Bokeh Lava Lamp Canvas by smpnj ( Frosted UI Background by George Francis This snippet utilizes vanilla JavaScript and HTML canvas to create a silky-smooth background. Here it’s used to great effect as dots come in and out of focus – similar to a lava lamp. The bokeh style is often associated with photography.

SVG Animated Background by Josie Barker.Pure CSS Animated Background by Mohammad Abdul Mohaiman.CSS Seamless Animated Text by George Brook.CSS Animated Gradient Background by Andrew.Frosted UI Background by George Francis.

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