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Why doesn't my button change color on hover when using a custom class?

Asked on Nov 26, 2025

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If your button doesn't change color on hover, it might be due to incorrect CSS specificity or missing hover styles. Ensure your CSS is correctly targeting the button with the custom class and includes the hover state.

<!-- BEGIN COPY / PASTE -->
    <style>
      .custom-button {
        background-color: blue;
        color: white;
        padding: 10px 20px;
        border: none;
        cursor: pointer;
      }

      .custom-button:hover {
        background-color: green;
      }
    </style>

    <button class="custom-button">Hover Me</button>
    <!-- END COPY / PASTE -->

Additional Comment:

Ensure the class name in your HTML matches exactly with the CSS (case-sensitive).
Check for any conflicting styles with higher specificity that might override your hover effect.
Use browser developer tools to inspect the button and verify which styles are applied.
Ensure no JavaScript is altering styles dynamically, which could interfere with CSS hover effects.

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Why doesn't my button change color on hover when using a custom class?

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