Best For
card stack / stacked cards / card deck
Card Stack
卡片堆叠布局
B
86/100Good
3D layout with overlapping cards, creating depth through Z-axis stacking and offsets. Ideal for carousels, step-by-step displays, and card deck selection.
card stackstacked cardscard deck3D cardscard carouselswipeable cardsz-axis layeringoverlapping cardsdepth effectonboarding cards
Primary Move
Use transform and z-index to create stacking effects
Watch Out
Do not stack too many cards causing clutter
AI Implementation
Copy the Hard Prompt first, then use the spec when needed
Use the Hard Prompt by default to generate UI. Use the Design Spec to understand, modify, and review the style. Use the Creative Brief for early exploration.
Hard Prompt
Use this by default: copy it, append the concrete requirement, and let AI generate consistent production UI.
When to use
- When AI should generate UI directly
- When repeated outputs must stay consistent
- When style drift is the main risk
How to use
- Copy the full prompt
- Append the concrete requirement
- Review against forbidden rules and UI states
STYLEKIT_STYLE_REFERENCE
style_name: Card Stack
style_slug: card-stack
style_source: /styles/card-stack
# Hard Prompt
## When To Use
Use this when you want AI to generate code with strict style consistency. It is the safest default for production UI.
## How To Use
- Copy the full prompt into ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, or another coding assistant.
- Append the concrete product/page requirement after the prompt.
- After generation, check the forbidden rules and interaction states before accepting the output.
Strictly follow the style rules below and maintain consistency. No style drift allowed.
## Requirements
- Prioritize style consistency first, then creative extension.
- When conflicts arise, treat prohibitions as the highest priority.
- Self-check before output: verify colors, typography, spacing, and interactions still match this style.
## Style Rules
You are a frontend expert specializing in Card Stack layout. All generated code must strictly follow these constraints:
## Absolute Prohibitions
- Do NOT stack too many visible cards (max 3-5)
- Do NOT overlap cards completely (need visual distinction)
- Do NOT forget interaction feedback
- Do NOT use overly complex animations
- Do NOT use complex gestures on mobile
- Do NOT leave back cards static during hover (kills depth illusion)
## Must Follow
- Use transform for positioning: scale, translateY, rotate
- Use z-index for layering: z-30, z-20, z-10
- Progressive opacity: 100%, 80%, 60%
- Smooth transitions: transition-all duration-[400ms] ease-out
- Clear hover/active states
- Limit visible cards: 3-5 maximum
## Animation & Interaction Rules
- Deck Shuffling: On group-hover, back cards fan out sideways with different rotate + translate-x values, like shuffling a deck of cards.
- 3D Peeling: Top card on hover should significantly lift (group-hover:-translate-y-6 group-hover:scale-105 group-hover:shadow-2xl), simulating physical card being raised.
- Smooth Return: Use ease-out so cards snap back naturally from fast to slow.
- Stack Peek: Slightly change back card opacity on hover to hint their presence.
## Stack Structure
Container:
- relative position with group class for sibling interactions
- flex center alignment
- Fixed height for consistent layout
Cards (front to back):
- Card 1 (front): z-30, scale-100, opacity-100
- Card 2 (mid): z-20, scale-95, translateY-4, rotate-2, opacity-80
- Card 3 (back): z-10, scale-90, translateY-8, rotate(-3), opacity-60
On group-hover:
- Card 1: -translate-y-6, scale-105, shadow-2xl
- Card 2: rotate-6, translate-x-(-5), translate-y-8
- Card 3: -rotate-6, translate-x-5, translate-y-14
## Self-Check
After generating code, verify:
1. Cards are visually layered with different scale + opacity
2. group-hover fans back cards out to the sides
3. Front card lifts dramatically on hover
4. Max 3-5 visible cards
5. Mobile-friendly touch targets
## Absolute Bans (Match and Refuse)
If any of the following patterns appear, it is a style violation — rewrite without exception.
- stack too many cards causing clutter
- completely overlap cards hiding layer distinction
- ignore interaction feedback
- use overly complex animations affecting performance
- use overly complex gestures on mobile
- leave back cards static on hover (lacks depth perception)
## Self-Check (Verify Before Shipping)
If any item fails, the style has drifted — fix before shipping.
- [ ] No purple-to-blue gradients
- [ ] No overused fonts (Inter, Roboto, Geist, Fraunces, Plus Jakarta Sans)
- [ ] No nested cards (cards inside cards)
- [ ] No gray text on colored backgrounds
- [ ] Body text contrast meets WCAG AA (>= 4.5:1)
- [ ] No bounce or elastic easing curves
- [ ] Animations have a prefers-reduced-motion fallback
- [ ] Body text line length capped at 65-75 characters
- [ ] No side-stripe accent borders (border-left/right > 1px)
- [ ] No gradient text (background-clip: text)
- [ ] No glassmorphism used as the default surface treatment
- [ ] No tiny uppercase tracked eyebrow labels above every section heading
- [ ] do not stack too many cards causing clutter
- [ ] do not completely overlap cards hiding layer distinction
- [ ] do not ignore interaction feedback
- [ ] do not use overly complex animations affecting performance
- [ ] do not use overly complex gestures on mobileComponent Templates
Component Preview
切换按钮
用于切换卡片的导航按钮，hover 时上浮
Frontend Readiness
Dark Mode, States, Motion, and Accessibility
This layer tracks whether the style is ready for real websites: theme modes, state feedback, keyboard access, and performance constraints.
Overall
51%
Fallback
Dark Mode
0%
MissingUI States
79%
PartialMotion
70%
PartialA11y
70%
PartialPerformance
35%
FallbackKey State Coverage
lightHoverFocus VisibleDisabledLoadingEmptyErrorSuccess
Button
Default / Hover / Focus Visible / Active / Disabled
Input
Default / Hover / Focus Visible / Disabled / Error
Card
Default / Hover / Focus Visible / Loading / Skeleton
Form
Default / Focus Visible / Disabled / Loading / Error
Implementation Notes
- No curated dark-mode contract exists yet.
- Check contrast in both light and dark modes.
- Check heavy shadows, blur, large media, and scroll-linked effects manually.
- No style-specific performance cost profile has been curated yet.
FAQ
Card Stack — Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the Card Stack design style?
- 3D layout with overlapping cards, creating depth through Z-axis stacking and offsets. Ideal for carousels, step-by-step displays, and card deck selection. Its core principle: Card Stack is a layout approach that creates depth perception using the Z-axis, with multiple cards overlapping front to back to form visual layers.
- What colors does Card Stack use?
- Card Stack uses #1a1a2e as its primary color and #f0f0f5 as its secondary color, with accent colors #6c5ce7, #00cec9, #fd79a8, #ffeaa7. Every hex value can be copied from the palette on this page.
- How do I apply Card Stack correctly?
- Key practices: Use transform and z-index to create stacking effects. Back cards scale down and offset scale-95 translate-y-4. Add progressive opacity opacity-80, opacity-60.
- What are common mistakes with Card Stack?
- Avoid: Do not stack too many cards causing clutter. Do not completely overlap cards hiding layer distinction. Do not ignore interaction feedback.
- How do I prompt AI to generate Card Stack UI?
- Copy the ready-made AI prompt on this page — it bundles the design tokens and component rules — and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, or v0. Effective prompts include the keywords: card stack, stacked cards, card deck, 3D cards.
Global Styles
Global CSS
css
/* Card Stack Global Styles */
/* Stack container */
.card-stack {
position: relative;
display: flex;
align-items: center;
justify-content: center;
perspective: 1000px;
}
/* Base card in stack */
.card-stack-item {
position: absolute;
transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}
/* Stack positions */
.card-stack-item:nth-child(1) {
z-index: 30;
transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
opacity: 1;
}
.card-stack-item:nth-child(2) {
z-index: 20;
transform: translateY(16px) scale(0.95) rotate(2deg);
opacity: 0.8;
}
.card-stack-item:nth-child(3) {
z-index: 10;
transform: translateY(32px) scale(0.9) rotate(-3deg);
opacity: 0.6;
}
.card-stack-item:nth-child(n+4) {
z-index: 0;
transform: translateY(48px) scale(0.85);
opacity: 0;
pointer-events: none;
}
/* Fan out on hover — deck shuffle effect */
.card-stack:hover .card-stack-item:nth-child(1) {
transform: translateY(-24px) scale(1.05);
box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}
.card-stack:hover .card-stack-item:nth-child(2) {
transform: translateY(32px) scale(0.95) rotate(6deg) translateX(-20px);
opacity: 0.9;
}
.card-stack:hover .card-stack-item:nth-child(3) {
transform: translateY(48px) scale(0.9) rotate(-6deg) translateX(20px);
opacity: 0.8;
}
/* Tinder-style swipe */
.card-stack-swipe .card-stack-item.swiping-left {
transform: translateX(-100%) rotate(-10deg);
opacity: 0;
}
.card-stack-swipe .card-stack-item.swiping-right {
transform: translateX(100%) rotate(10deg);
opacity: 0;
}
/* Card Stack Design Tokens */
:root {
--card-stack-primary: #1a1a2e;
--card-stack-secondary: #f0f0f5;
--card-stack-accent: #6c5ce7;
--card-stack-glow: rgba(26, 26, 46, 0.3);
}
@keyframes card-stack-fade-in {
from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(8px); }
to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}
@keyframes card-stack-pulse {
0%, 100% { opacity: 1; }
50% { opacity: 0.7; }
}
.card-stack-card {
position: relative;
overflow: hidden;
}
.card-stack-card::before {
content: "";
position: absolute;
inset: 0;
opacity: 0;
transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(26, 26, 46, 0.05), transparent);
pointer-events: none;
}
.card-stack-card:hover::before {
opacity: 1;
}
.card-stack-gradient {
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1a1a2e, #6c5ce7);
}
.card-stack-gradient-text {
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1a1a2e, #6c5ce7);
-webkit-background-clip: text;
-webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
background-clip: text;
}
.card-stack-frosted {
backdrop-filter: blur(12px) saturate(180%);
-webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px) saturate(180%);
background: rgba(26, 26, 46, 0.08);
}
.card-stack-accent-corner {
clip-path: polygon(0 0, 100% 0, 100% calc(100% - 2rem), calc(100% - 2rem) 100%, 0 100%);
}
.card-stack-animate-in {
animation: card-stack-fade-in 0.5s ease-out both;
}Compatible Visual Styles
Try Pairing
Card Stack is a layout pattern that can be paired with the following visual styles.
IDE Integration
IDE Configuration Export
Download configuration files for AI coding assistants to generate code in this style.
Style Pack
Export Style Pack
Get complete machine-readable style assets including design tokens, Tailwind presets, CSS variables, and shadcn/ui themes.
Metadata
Style metadata including version information
Design Tokens
Compatible with Figma / Style Dictionary / Tokens Studio
Tailwind Preset
Tailwind CSS theme preset, import directly in config
Global CSS
CSS variables and base styles
shadcn Theme
shadcn/ui theme configuration
CSS Variables
Pure CSS variables, works with any project
SKILL.md
Loadable skill pack for Cursor / Claude Code / VS Code
Design Philosophy
Card Stack is a layout approach that creates depth perception using the Z-axis, with multiple cards overlapping front to back to form visual layers.
Accessibility
Accessibility Score
WCAG 2.1 compliance analysis based on color contrast and typography readability.
86
Overall Score
Grade: B - Good
Contrast Ratios
Score: 86/100Average Ratio: 11.68:1
AA FailAAA Fail
| Context | Colors | Ratio | AA | AAA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Text on secondary background | /#18181b / #ffffff | 17.72:1 | ||
| Button primary | /#ffffff / #18181b | 17.72:1 | ||
| Text on accent 1 | /#18181b / #6c5ce7 | 3.65:1 | ||
| Text on accent 2 | /#18181b / #00cec9 | 9:1 | ||
| Text on accent 3 | /#18181b / #fd79a8 | 7.15:1 | ||
| Text on accent 4 | /#18181b / #ffeaa7 | 14.83:1 |
Readability
Score
85/100
Font Size
text-sm md:text-base
Font Weight
font-bold tracking-tight
Line Height
default
Scoring is based on WCAG 2.1 standards. AA requires 4.5:1 contrast for normal text, 3:1 for large text; AAA requires 7:1 for normal text, 4.5:1 for large text.
Design Recipes
Recommended Combinations with Card Stack
These curated recipes combine this style with layouts and animations, optimized for specific use cases.