---
title: "Card"
type: component
version: "2.0.4"
doc_version: "2.0.4"
status: stable
date: 2026-03-11
library: Frutjam
stack: tailwind_css
compatibility: universal
framework_agnostic: true
runtime_requirement: none
description: "Tailwind CSS Card with header, body, and footer sections. Supports image overlays, horizontal layouts, and theme variants for product and content containers."
url: https://frutjam.com/components/card
---

# Card Component

 Card components are versatile containers for combining related information into a single, visually cohesive unit. Built with semantic HTML and flexible content areas, cards organize content hierarchically and adapt to various layouts. The Frutjam card system offers multiple color variants, sizes, and styles for product showcases, blog posts, testimonials, and dashboard elements.

| Class          | Type     | Description                                     |
| -------------- | -------- | ----------------------------------------------- |
| card           | Base     | Elevated content container with rounded corners |
| card-outline   | Style    | Transparent fill with a visible border          |
| card-dashed    | Style    | Dashed border style                             |
| card-title     | Modifier | Heading element inside the card                 |
| card-content   | Modifier | Padded content area of the card                 |
| card-actions   | Modifier | Footer area for buttons and action controls     |
| card-xs        | Size     | Extra small padding                             |
| card-sm        | Size     | Small padding                                   |
| card-md        | Size     | Medium padding (default)                        |
| card-lg        | Size     | Large padding                                   |
| card-xl        | Size     | Extra large padding                             |
| card-primary   | Color    | Primary theme color                             |
| card-secondary | Color    | Secondary theme color                           |
| card-accent    | Color    | Accent theme color                              |
| card-neutral   | Color    | Neutral theme color                             |
| card-info      | Color    | Info semantic color                             |
| card-success   | Color    | Success semantic color                          |
| card-warning   | Color    | Warning semantic color                          |
| card-error     | Color    | Error semantic color                            |

## Basic Usage

## Card with Actions

Use `card-actions` to add a footer area for buttons and action controls.

```html
<div class="card card-md shadow w-88">
  <div class="card-content">
    <h2 class="card-title">Card Title</h2>
    <p>A card with an actions footer for user interactions like buttons and links.</p>
    <div class="card-actions">
      <button class="btn btn-primary">Accept</button>
      <button class="btn">Dismiss</button>
    </div>
  </div>
</div>
```


## Card Sizes

Choose from five size variants to fit different content densities and use cases.

```html
<div class="card card-xs card-outline">
  <div class="card-content">
    <h2 class="card-title">Extra Small</h2>
    <p>Compact card for minimal content.</p>
  </div>
</div>

<div class="card card-sm card-outline">
  <div class="card-content">
    <h2 class="card-title">Small</h2>
    <p>Small card for condensed information.</p>
  </div>
</div>

<div class="card card-md card-outline">
  <div class="card-content">
    <h2 class="card-title">Medium</h2>
    <p>Medium card for standard content.</p>
  </div>
</div>

<div class="card card-lg card-outline">
  <div class="card-content">
    <h2 class="card-title">Large</h2>
    <p>Large card for prominent content display.</p>
  </div>
</div>

<div class="card card-xl card-outline">
  <div class="card-content">
    <h2 class="card-title">Extra Large</h2>
    <p>Extra large card for expansive content layouts.</p>
  </div>
</div>
```


## Card Colors

Apply color variants to cards for visual differentiation and semantic meaning.

```html
<div class="card card-md">
  <div class="card-content">
    <h2 class="card-title">Default</h2>
    <p>Base card color using default theme background.</p>
  </div>
</div>

<div class="card card-md card-primary">
  <div class="card-content">
    <h2 class="card-title">Primary</h2>
    <p>Primary color card for featured content.</p>
  </div>
</div>

<div class="card card-md card-secondary">
  <div class="card-content">
    <h2 class="card-title">Secondary</h2>
    <p>Secondary color card for supporting content.</p>
  </div>
</div>

<div class="card card-md card-accent">
  <div class="card-content">
    <h2 class="card-title">Accent</h2>
    <p>Accent color card for emphasis.</p>
  </div>
</div>

<div class="card card-md card-info">
  <div class="card-content">
    <h2 class="card-title">Info</h2>
    <p>Information card for helpful content.</p>
  </div>
</div>

<div class="card card-md card-success">
  <div class="card-content">
    <h2 class="card-title">Success</h2>
    <p>Success card for positive outcomes.</p>
  </div>
</div>

<div class="card card-md card-warning">
  <div class="card-content">
    <h2 class="card-title">Warning</h2>
    <p>Warning card for caution messages.</p>
  </div>
</div>

<div class="card card-md card-error">
  <div class="card-content">
    <h2 class="card-title">Error</h2>
    <p>Error card for error notifications.</p>
  </div>
</div>

<div class="card card-md card-neutral">
  <div class="card-content">
    <h2 class="card-title">Neutral</h2>
    <p>Neutral card for balanced design.</p>
  </div>
</div>
```


## Custom Background and Text Color

Use any Tailwind background and text color utilities directly on the card for full color control.

```html
<div class="card bg-primary text-on-primary w-88">
  <div class="card-content">
    <h2 class="card-title">Custom Colors</h2>
    <p>Apply any background and text color using Tailwind utilities.</p>
  </div>
</div>
```


## Card Styles

Apply different border and styling variants to cards for visual distinction.

### Outline Card

```html
<div class="card card-md card-outline">
  <div class="card-content">
    <h2 class="card-title">Outline Style</h2>
    <p>Cards with visible borders for subtle separation from background.</p>
  </div>
</div>

<div class="card card-md card-outline card-primary">
  <div class="card-content">
    <h2 class="card-title">Primary Outline</h2>
    <p>Outline card with primary color border.</p>
  </div>
</div>
```


### Dashed Card

```html
<div class="card card-md card-dashed">
  <div class="card-content">
    <h2 class="card-title">Dashed Style</h2>
    <p>Cards with dashed borders for visual interest.</p>
  </div>
</div>

<div class="card card-md card-dashed card-secondary">
  <div class="card-content">
    <h2 class="card-title">Secondary Dashed</h2>
    <p>Dashed card with secondary color border.</p>
  </div>
</div>
```


## Cards with Images

Combine cards with figures for content that includes visual elements.

### Image at Top

```html
<div class="card card-md w-88 shadow-sm">
  <figure>
    <img src="https://cdn.frutjam.com/images/photo-2.jpg?format=webp&width=600&height=400" alt="Blog Post" />
  </figure>
  <div class="card-content">
    <h2 class="card-title">Blog Post Card</h2>
    <p>Display articles with featured images, titles, and summaries for content discovery.</p>
  </div>
</div>
```


### Image at Bottom

```html
<div class="card card-md w-88 shadow-sm">
  <div class="card-content">
    <h2 class="card-title">Image Below Content</h2>
    <p>Place images after content for reverse visual hierarchy.</p>
  </div>
  <figure>
    <img src="https://cdn.frutjam.com/images/photo-3.jpg?format=webp&width=600&height=400" alt="Footer Image" />
  </figure>
</div>
```


## Pricing Card

Showcase pricing tiers with features and call-to-action buttons.

```html
<div class="card card-lg card-outline">
  <div class="card-content gap-4">
    <div>
      <h2 class="card-title">Startup Plan</h2>
      <div class="flex items-baseline gap-2">
        <span class="text-3xl font-bold">$49</span>
        <span class="text-sm text-on-base/60">/month</span>
      </div>
    </div>
    <div class="divider my-0"></div>
    <ul class="flex flex-col gap-3">
      <li class="flex items-center gap-2">
        <span class="badge badge-success badge-sm">✓</span>
        <span>25 websites</span>
      </li>
      <li class="flex items-center gap-2">
        <span class="badge badge-success badge-sm">✓</span>
        <span>150 templates</span>
      </li>
      <li class="flex items-center gap-2">
        <span class="badge badge-success badge-sm">✓</span>
        <span>Advanced eCommerce</span>
      </li>
      <li class="flex items-center gap-2">
        <span class="badge badge-error badge-sm opacity-50">✗</span>
        <span class="opacity-50">Unlimited storage</span>
      </li>
    </ul>
    <button class="btn btn-primary w-full">Get Started</button>
  </div>
</div>
```


## Responsive Card Layout

Create flexible card layouts that adapt across different screen sizes.

```html
<div class="card card-lg w-160 shadow-sm">
  <div class="grid grid-cols-12 gap-0">
    <div class="col-span-12 lg:col-span-5">
      <figure class="h-64">
        <picture>
          <source media="(max-width: 1024px)" srcset="https://cdn.frutjam.com/images/photo-4.jpg?format=webp&width=640&height=427">
          <img src="https://cdn.frutjam.com/images/photo-4.jpg?format=webp&width=600&height=400" alt="Layout Image" class="w-full h-full object-cover" />
        </picture>
      </figure>
    </div>
    <div class="col-span-12 lg:col-span-7">
      <div class="card-content">
        <h2 class="card-title">Responsive Layout</h2>
        <p>On desktop, image and content display side by side. On mobile, they stack vertically for optimal viewing experience.</p>
      </div>
    </div>
  </div>
</div>
```


## Combined Variants

Mix and match size, color, and style variants for custom card designs.

```html
<div class="card card-lg card-primary card-outline">
  <div class="card-content">
    <h2 class="card-title">Large Primary Outline</h2>
    <p>Combination of large size, primary color, and outline style.</p>
  </div>
</div>

<div class="card card-sm card-dashed card-secondary">
  <div class="card-content">
    <h2 class="card-title">Small Secondary Dashed</h2>
    <p>Compact card with dashed border in secondary color.</p>
  </div>
</div>

<div class="card card-xl card-accent">
  <div class="card-content">
    <h2 class="card-title">Extra Large Accent</h2>
    <p>Prominent card with accent color for feature display.</p>
  </div>
</div>
```