Theming

Part of the Practical Frontend section of Coddy's HTML journey. Lesson 19 of 35.

Challenge

Easy

We’ll now improve the page’s theming by adding an accent color and consistent typography.

Your task:

In the :root, define the following new CSS variables:
--accent-color: #1e90ff;
--heading-font: 'Arial', sans-serif;
--body-font: 'Verdana', sans-serif;
Apply these variables throughout the page:
- Use --body-font for the body text.
- Use --heading-font for headings (h1, h2).
- Set h2 color to --accent-color.
- Style the button with the --accent-color as its background.

Goal: The page should now have a clear theme with consistent fonts and an accent color applied to headings and buttons.

Try it yourself

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
  <title>Extreme Sports Adventures</title>
<style>
  /* === Variables for Theming === */
  :root {
    --primary-color: #ff4d4f;
    --secondary-color: #333;
    --bg-color: #f7f7f7;
    --text-color: #222;
    --card-bg: #ffffff;
  }

  body {
    margin: 0;
    background-color: var(--bg-color);
    color: var(--text-color);
    line-height: 1.6;
  }

  header {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 2rem 1rem;
    background-color: var(--primary-color);
    color: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
  }

  header h1 {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  }

  header p {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
  }

  main {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 2rem auto;
    padding: 0 1rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 2rem;
  }

  .hero {
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
  }

  .hero img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 350px;
    object-fit: cover;
  }

  .description, .facts {
    background-color: var(--card-bg);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 1.5rem;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
  }

  .description h2, .facts h2 {
    margin-top: 0;
  }

  .btn {
    display: inline-block;
    margin-top: 1rem;
    padding: 10px 20px;
    color: #fff;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: bold;
    border-radius: 8px;
    transition: transform 0.3s, background-color 0.3s;
  }

  .btn:hover {
    background-color: var(--primary-color);
    transform: scale(1.05);
  }

  ul {
    padding-left: 20px;
  }
</style>
</head>
<body>
<header>
  <h1>Extreme Sports Adventures</h1>
  <p>Feel the adrenaline with the world's most thrilling sports!</p>
</header>

<main>
  <section class="hero">
     <picture>
      <source media="(min-width: 768px)" srcset="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/32/Parachuting_sport.jpg">
      <img src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/32/Parachuting_sport.jpg/960px-Parachuting_sport.jpg" alt="Skydiving">
    </picture>
  </section>

  <section class="description">
    <h2>What is Extreme Sports?</h2>
    <p>Extreme sports are activities that involve high risks and adrenaline. From skydiving and rock climbing to snowboarding and bungee jumping, these sports push your limits and give an unforgettable thrill.</p>
    <a href="#" class="btn">Learn More</a>
  </section>

  <section class="facts">
    <h2>Fun Facts</h2>
    <ul>
      <li>Skydiving reaches speeds over 120 mph during free fall.</li>
      <li>Bungee jumping started as a ritual in Vanuatu called "land diving."</li>
      <li>Rock climbing requires both strength and strategy.</li>
      <li>Snowboarding evolved from surfing and skateboarding.</li>
    </ul>
  </section>
</main>
</body>
</html>