Chain Link Connect
Two separated chain links overlap to represent connection within an SVG icon.
Two separated chain links overlap to represent connection within an SVG icon.
Live Demo
Hover over the element or use Tab to focus.
Source Code
Copy the HTML, CSS or JavaScript you need for your project.
HTML
<button class="tbx-1203" type="button" aria-label="Copy link, visual effect demo"><svg viewBox="0 0 100 100" aria-hidden="true"><rect class="tbx-1203__left" x="12" y="35" width="46" height="25" rx="12.5" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="7" transform="rotate(-31 35 48)"/><rect class="tbx-1203__right" x="42" y="35" width="46" height="25" rx="12.5" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="7" transform="rotate(-31 65 48)"/></svg><span>LINK</span></button>
CSS
.tbx-1203{display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:0;width:108px;height:122px;padding:8px;border:1px solid #d0dfe7;background:white;border-radius:17px;cursor:pointer;color:#2e7489;box-shadow:0 8px 18px #0d35441d;transition:background .35s,color .35s}.tbx-1203 svg{width:84px;height:84px;overflow:visible}.tbx-1203 rect{transition:transform .43s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1)}.tbx-1203__left{transform-origin:35px 48px}.tbx-1203__right{transform-origin:65px 48px}.tbx-1203 span{font:800 10px system-ui;letter-spacing:.17em}.tbx-1203:is(:hover,:focus-visible){background:#2e7489;color:#fff}.tbx-1203:is(:hover,:focus-visible) .tbx-1203__left{transform:translate(9px,0) rotate(-6deg)}.tbx-1203:is(:hover,:focus-visible) .tbx-1203__right{transform:translate(-9px,0) rotate(-6deg)}.tbx-1203:focus-visible{outline:3px solid #f1b55d;outline-offset:3px}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {.tbx-1203,.tbx-1203 *,.tbx-1203::before,.tbx-1203::after,.tbx-1203 *::before,.tbx-1203 *::after{transition-duration:.01ms!important;animation-duration:.01ms!important;scroll-behavior:auto!important}}
How to Use
Insert the HTML and add the CSS to your stylesheet. Adjust colors and sizes and avoid class conflicts.
Use Case
Useful for link sections and share sections.
Technical Notes
Keep controls usable on touch devices. Test keyboard focus and reduced-motion preferences.
Mobile: Ensure the interactive content remains accessible without hover on touch devices.
Browser: Uses modern CSS. Check behavior in the browsers you support.
Reduced Motion: Check that prefers-reduced-motion is respected.