In today’s web development landscape, a visually appealing and user-friendly login form is crucial. With the increasing popularity of dark mode, creating a dark mode login form can enhance user experience, reduce eye strain, and give your website a modern look. In this blog, we will guide you through the steps to create an attractive dark mode login form using HTML and CSS.
Why Dark Mode?
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
<meta charset="UTF-8">
<meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0">
<title>Dark Mode Login Form</title>
<style>
/* CSS will go here */
</style>
</head>
<body>
<form class="form">
<p id="heading">Login</p>
<div class="field">
<svg class="input-icon" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="16" height="16" fill="currentColor" viewBox="0 0 16 16">
<path d="M13.106 7.222c0-2.967-2.249-5.032-5.482-5.032-3.35 0-5.646 2.318-5.646 5.702 0 3.493 2.235 5.708 5.762 5.708.862 0 1.689-.123 2.304-.335v-.862c-.43.199-1.354.328-2.29.328-2.926 0-4.813-1.88-4.813-4.798 0-2.844 1.921-4.881 4.594-4.881 2.735 0 4.608 1.688 4.608 4.156 0 1.682-.554 2.769-1.416 2.769-.492 0-.772-.28-.772-.76V5.206H8.923v.834h-.11c-.266-.595-.881-.964-1.6-.964-1.4 0-2.378 1.162-2.378 2.823 0 1.737.957 2.906 2.379 2.906.8 0 1.415-.39 1.709-1.087h.11c.081.67.703 1.148 1.503 1.148 1.572 0 2.57-1.415 2.57-3.643zm-7.177.704c0-1.197.54-1.907 1.456-1.907.93 0 1.524.738 1.524 1.907S8.308 9.84 7.371 9.84c-.895 0-1.442-.725-1.442-1.914z"></path>
</svg>
<input autocomplete="off" placeholder="Username" class="input-field" type="text">
</div>
<div class="field">
<svg class="input-icon" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="16" height="16" fill="currentColor" viewBox="0 0 16 16">
<path d="M8 1a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v4H6V3a2 2 0 0 1 2-2zm3 6V3a3 3 0 0 0-6 0v4a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v5a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h6a2 2 0 0 0 2-2V9a2 2 0 0 0-2-2z"></path>
</svg>
<input placeholder="Password" class="input-field" type="password">
</div>
<div class="btn">
<button class="button1">Login</button>
<button class="button2">Sign Up</button>
</div>
<button class="button3">Forgot Password</button>
</form>
</body>
</html>
Adding CSS for Styling
Next, we’ll add CSS to style our login form. The goal is to create a form that looks good in dark mode and is easy to use. Here’s the CSS code:
body {
height: 100vh;
display: flex;
justify-content: center;
align-items: center;
background: #000000;
}
.form {
display: flex;
flex-direction: column;
gap: 10px;
padding: 2em;
background-color: #171717;
border-radius: 25px;
transition: 0.4s ease-in-out;
max-width: 300px;
}
.form:hover {
transform: scale(1.05);
border: 1px solid black;
}
#heading {
text-align: center;
margin-bottom: 1em;
color: #fff;
font-size: 1.5em;
}
.field {
display: flex;
align-items: center;
gap: 0.5em;
border-radius: 25px;
padding: 0.6em;
background-color: #171717;
box-shadow: inset 2px 5px 10px #050505;
}
.input-icon {
height: 1.3em;
width: 1.3em;
fill: #fff;
}
.input-field {
background: none;
border: none;
outline: none;
width: 100%;
color: #d3d3d3;
}
.btn {
display: flex;
justify-content: center;
gap: 1em;
margin-top: 1.5em;
}
.button1, .button2, .button3 {
padding: 0.5em 1em;
border-radius: 5px;
border: none;
outline: none;
transition: 0.4s ease-in-out;
background-color: #252525;
color: #fff;
}
.button1:hover, .button2:hover, .button3:hover {
background-color: black;
color: #fff;
}
.button3 {
margin-top: 1em;
}
Explanation of the CSS
- Body Styling: We set the body to cover the full viewport height and center the form both vertically and horizontally. The background color is set to black to create a dark mode effect.
- Form Styling: The form has a dark background color, rounded corners, and a slight scaling effect on hover for a modern look. Padding and a maximum width are set for better alignment and spacing.
- Heading Styling: The heading is centered, with a white font color and a slightly larger font size for prominence.
- Field Styling: The fields are styled to have rounded corners, padding, and a dark background with an inset shadow for a sunken effect. Icons are white to stand out against the dark background.
- Button Styling: Buttons are styled with padding, rounded corners, and transition effects to change background color on hover, enhancing interactivity and visual feedback.
Making the Form SEO-Friendly
To ensure our login form is SEO-friendly, we should use semantic HTML, add meta tags, and consider accessibility. Here are some tips:
Meta Tags for SEO
Add the following meta tags to the <head> section of your HTML:
<head>
<meta charset="UTF-8">
<meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0">
<meta name="description" content="A sleek and modern dark mode login form designed with HTML and CSS.">
<meta name="keywords" content="login form, dark mode, HTML, CSS, web design, user interface">
<meta name="author" content="Your Name">
<title>Dark Mode Login Form</title>
</head>
Accessibility Considerations
Ensuring accessibility means making your login form usable by as many people as possible, including those with disabilities. Here are some ways to enhance accessibility:
- Use ARIA (Accessible Rich Internet Applications) attributes: These attributes help assistive technologies understand and interact with your form.
- Provide clear labels: Use the
labelelement to associate labels with form controls. - Keyboard Navigation: Ensure that all interactive elements are accessible via keyboard.
<label for="username">Username</label>
<input id="username" name="username" type="text" placeholder="Username" aria-label="Username">
<label for="password">Password</label>
<input id="password" name="password" type="password" placeholder="Password" aria-label="Password">
