Split-Pill Direction CTA
A split pill-shaped button opens outward as its arrow moves toward the destination.
A split pill-shaped button opens outward as its arrow moves toward the destination.
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
<a class="tbx-1157" href="#detail"><span class="tbx-1157__label">Explore services</span><span class="tbx-1157__badge" aria-hidden="true">↗</span></a>
CSS
.tbx-1157{--ink:#18394a;--sky:#9be7da;box-sizing:border-box;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:22px;min-width:252px;max-width:100%;padding:7px 7px 7px 22px;position:relative;border-radius:999px;border:1px solid #244b59;background:#f7fffe;color:var(--ink);font:700 14px/1.2 system-ui,sans-serif;text-decoration:none;overflow:hidden;isolation:isolate;transition:box-shadow .32s ease,transform .32s ease}
.tbx-1157::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0 69px 0 0;background:var(--sky);border-radius:999px;transform:translateX(-101%);z-index:-1;transition:transform .45s cubic-bezier(.22,.85,.2,1)}
.tbx-1157__label{transition:transform .35s,color .35s}.tbx-1157__badge{display:grid;place-items:center;width:43px;height:43px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--ink);color:#fff;font-size:24px;transition:transform .42s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.15,1),background .3s}
.tbx-1157:is(:hover,:focus-visible){box-shadow:0 10px 25px #1a51522c;transform:translateY(-2px)}.tbx-1157:is(:hover,:focus-visible)::before{transform:translateX(0)}.tbx-1157:is(:hover,:focus-visible) .tbx-1157__label{transform:translateX(6px)}.tbx-1157:is(:hover,:focus-visible) .tbx-1157__badge{background:#185969;transform:rotate(45deg)}.tbx-1157:focus-visible{outline:3px solid #236b78;outline-offset:4px}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {.tbx-1157, .tbx-1157 *, .tbx-1157::before, .tbx-1157::after, .tbx-1157 *::before, .tbx-1157 *::after {animation-duration:.01ms !important;transition-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 calls to action and navigation menus.
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.
