A card with perspective tilt that follows the cursor. GSAP-powered with configurable depth, glare, and spring physics.

Import

import { Card3D } from "@sigil-ui/components";

Preview

Usage

<Card3D>
  <h3>Hover me</h3>
  <p>This card tilts toward your cursor with smooth spring physics.</p>
</Card3D>

The card applies perspective and rotateX/rotateY transforms based on cursor position within the element. GSAP interpolates the values with spring easing for a natural feel.

Tilt intensity

Control how far the card can tilt:

{/* Subtle tilt */}
<Card3D maxTilt={5}>...</Card3D>

{/* Default */}
<Card3D maxTilt={15}>...</Card3D>

{/* Dramatic */}
<Card3D maxTilt={30}>...</Card3D>

Perspective

{/* Tight perspective (more pronounced 3D) */}
<Card3D perspective={600}>...</Card3D>

{/* Default */}
<Card3D perspective={1000}>...</Card3D>

{/* Flat perspective (subtle) */}
<Card3D perspective={2000}>...</Card3D>

Glare effect

An overlay that simulates light reflecting off the card surface:

<Card3D glare>
  <h3>With glare</h3>
  <p>A light reflection follows the tilt angle.</p>
</Card3D>

Control glare intensity:

<Card3D glare glareMaxOpacity={0.3}>...</Card3D>
<Card3D glare glareMaxOpacity={0.1}>...</Card3D>

Depth layers

Push child elements forward in Z-space for a parallax depth effect:

<Card3D>
  <Card3D.Layer depth={0}>
    <img src="/bg.jpg" alt="" className="w-full" />
  </Card3D.Layer>
  <Card3D.Layer depth={20}>
    <h3>Floating title</h3>
  </Card3D.Layer>
  <Card3D.Layer depth={40}>
    <Button variant="primary">CTA</Button>
  </Card3D.Layer>
</Card3D>

Each Card3D.Layer translates forward by depth pixels in Z-space, creating a parallax effect as the card tilts.

Reset on leave

By default the card smoothly resets to flat when the cursor leaves. Disable to keep the last tilt angle:

<Card3D resetOnLeave={false}>...</Card3D>

Scale on hover

<Card3D scale={1.05}>
  <p>Slight zoom on hover</p>
</Card3D>

Card variants

Card3D inherits Card's visual variants:

<Card3D variant="outlined">...</Card3D>
<Card3D variant="elevated">...</Card3D>
<Card3D variant="ghost">...</Card3D>

Pricing card pattern

<Card3D glare maxTilt={10} scale={1.02}>
  <Stack gap={16} align="center" className="p-8">
    <Diamond size={16} color="var(--s-primary)" />
    <h3 className="text-xl font-semibold">Pro</h3>
    <p className="text-4xl font-bold">$29<span className="text-base">/mo</span></p>
    <Stack gap={8}>
      <p>Unlimited components</p>
      <p>Custom presets</p>
      <p>Priority support</p>
    </Stack>
    <Button variant="primary" fullWidth>Get started</Button>
  </Stack>
</Card3D>

Token integration

CSS Variable	Used for
`--s-surface`	Card background
`--s-surface-elevated`	Hover surface shift
`--s-border`	Outlined variant border
`--s-card-radius`	Border radius
`--s-shadow-lg`	Resting elevation
`--s-shadow-xl`	Hover elevation
`--s-duration-fast`	Scale transition
`--s-duration-normal`	Tilt reset transition
`--s-ease-spring`	Tilt interpolation
`--s-ease-default`	Reset easing

Props

Prop	Type	Default	Description
`maxTilt`	`number`	`15`	Maximum tilt angle in degrees
`perspective`	`number`	`1000`	CSS perspective value (px)
`glare`	`boolean`	`false`	Enable glare overlay
`glareMaxOpacity`	`number`	`0.2`	Maximum glare opacity
`scale`	`number`	`1`	Hover scale factor
`resetOnLeave`	`boolean`	`true`	Reset tilt when cursor leaves
`variant`	`"default" \| "outlined" \| "elevated" \| "ghost"`	`"default"`	Card visual variant
`className`	`string`	—	Additional CSS classes
`children`	`ReactNode`	—	Card content

Card3D.Layer

Prop	Type	Default	Description
`depth`	`number`	`0`	Z-axis translation in pixels
`className`	`string`	—	Additional CSS classes
`children`	`ReactNode`	—	Layer content

Browser support

Requires perspective and transform-style: preserve-3d (all modern browsers). GSAP handles animation with automatic requestAnimationFrame scheduling.

Accessibility

prefers-reduced-motion disables tilt animation and holds the card flat
Content inside remains fully accessible regardless of tilt state
Focus ring renders at --s-border-interactive when focused via keyboard
Keyboard users are not affected by the tilt effect

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