CSS Variables in Animations in CSS
From the CSS Animations cheat sheet · Advanced Animations · verified Jul 2026
CSS Variables in Animations
Use custom properties for dynamic and reusable animations
css
:root {
--rotation: 0deg;
--scale: 1;
}
.element {
transform: rotate(var(--rotation)) scale(var(--scale));
transition: transform 0.3s;
}
.element:hover {
--rotation: 360deg;
--scale: 1.2;
}💡 Update variables with JavaScript for dynamic animations
⚡ Variables make animations more maintainable
📌 Fallback values ensure compatibility
✅ Scope variables for component isolation