Embossed Label Press
A white label appears pressed into the surface as its highlights and letter shadows invert.
A white label appears pressed into the surface as its highlights and letter shadows invert.
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
<div class="tbx-1217"><a href="#demo-1217" class="tbx-1217-plate"><span class="tbx-1217-kicker">EXPERIENCE OUR WORK</span><span class="tbx-1217-name">View the studio <b aria-hidden="true">↗</b></span></a></div>CSS
.tbx-1217{box-sizing:border-box;max-width:100%;overflow:visible}
.tbx-1217{display:grid;place-items:center;min-height:200px;width:100%;padding:22px;background:#e2dcd0;font-family:Arial,sans-serif}.tbx-1217 *{box-sizing:border-box}.tbx-1217-plate{display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;gap:9px;width:min(100%,280px);min-height:95px;padding:19px 22px;border-radius:11px;background:#f6f0e5;color:#55473b;text-decoration:none;box-shadow:8px 8px 15px #a7a09299,-7px -7px 14px #ffffffb0,inset 0 0 0 transparent;transform:translateY(-2px);transition:transform .38s,box-shadow .38s,background .38s}.tbx-1217-kicker{font-size:9px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.19em;color:#8b7766}.tbx-1217-name{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;font-size:18px;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:-.035em}.tbx-1217-name b{font-weight:400;font-size:21px;transition:transform .38s}.tbx-1217-plate:is(:hover,:focus-visible){transform:translateY(2px);background:#e9e1d6;box-shadow:inset 7px 7px 10px #b9b0a3,inset -5px -5px 9px #ffffffcc,0 0 0 1px #c7b7a0}.tbx-1217-plate:is(:hover,:focus-visible) .tbx-1217-name b{transform:translate(3px,-3px)}.tbx-1217-plate:focus-visible{outline:3px solid #ab6335;outline-offset:5px}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.tbx-1217 *, .tbx-1217 *::before,.tbx-1217 *::after{transition:none !important;animation:none !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 calls to action and company websites.
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.