# Naive UI Design Border

> Border design specifications for Naive UI components. Invoke when user needs to understand border styles, radius options, or shadow styles used throughout Naive UI.

- Skill: `jiaiyan/naive-ui-design-border` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds add jiaiyan/naive-ui-design-border`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/jiaiyan/naive-ui-design-border/raw
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- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: jiaiyan (https://skillmd.com/u/jiaiyan)
- Updated: 2026-08-19
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/jiaiyan/naive-ui-design-border

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# Border Design Specifications

Naive UI standardizes borders used in buttons, cards, pop-ups, and other components for consistent visual design.

## When to Use

- Understanding border style options
- Applying consistent radius styles
- Using shadow styles for depth
- Maintaining design consistency
- Creating themed components with proper borders

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## Border Radius

Naive UI provides standardized border radius values for consistent rounded corners.

| CSS Variable | Value | Usage |
|--------------|-------|-------|
| `--border-radius` | `3px` | Base radius for components |
| `--border-radius-small` | `2px` | Small radius for buttons, tags |

### Usage Examples

```vue
<script setup>
import { useThemeVars } from 'naive-ui'
const themeVars = useThemeVars()
</script>

<template>
  <div :style="{ borderRadius: themeVars.borderRadius }">
    Base radius element
  </div>
  <div :style="{ borderRadius: themeVars.borderRadiusSmall }">
    Small radius element
  </div>
</template>
```

### In CSS with n-element

```vue
<template>
  <n-el
    tag="div"
    style="
      border-radius: var(--border-radius);
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    "
  >
    Rounded container
  </n-el>
</template>
```

---

## Border Colors

Naive UI uses semantic border colors that adapt to light and dark themes.

### Light Theme

| CSS Variable | Value | Usage |
|--------------|-------|-------|
| `--border-color` | `rgb(224, 224, 230)` | Default border color |
| `--divider-color` | `rgb(239, 239, 245)` | Divider lines |

### Dark Theme

| CSS Variable | Value | Usage |
|--------------|-------|-------|
| `--border-color` | `rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.24)` | Default border color |
| `--divider-color` | `rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.09)` | Divider lines |

---

## Box Shadows

Naive UI provides three levels of shadow styles for depth and elevation.

| CSS Variable | Usage |
|--------------|-------|
| `--box-shadow-1` | Light shadow for cards, dropdowns |
| `--box-shadow-2` | Medium shadow for popovers, modals |
| `--box-shadow-3` | Heavy shadow for dialogs, overlays |

### Shadow Values

#### Light Theme

```css
--box-shadow-1: 0 1px 2px -2px rgba(0, 0, 0, .08), 
                0 3px 6px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, .06), 
                0 5px 12px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, .04);

--box-shadow-2: 0 3px 6px -4px rgba(0, 0, 0, .12), 
                0 6px 16px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, .08), 
                0 9px 28px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, .05);

--box-shadow-3: 0 6px 16px -9px rgba(0, 0, 0, .08), 
                0 9px 28px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, .05), 
                0 12px 48px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, .03);
```

#### Dark Theme

```css
--box-shadow-1: 0 1px 2px -2px rgba(0, 0, 0, .24), 
                0 3px 6px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, .18), 
                0 5px 12px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, .12);

--box-shadow-2: 0 3px 6px -4px rgba(0, 0, 0, .24), 
                0 6px 12px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, .16), 
                0 9px 18px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, .10);

--box-shadow-3: 0 6px 16px -9px rgba(0, 0, 0, .08), 
                0 9px 28px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, .05), 
                0 12px 48px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, .03);
```

### Usage Examples

```vue
<script setup>
import { useThemeVars } from 'naive-ui'
const themeVars = useThemeVars()
</script>

<template>
  <div :style="{ boxShadow: themeVars.boxShadow1 }">
    Light elevation
  </div>
  <div :style="{ boxShadow: themeVars.boxShadow2 }">
    Medium elevation
  </div>
  <div :style="{ boxShadow: themeVars.boxShadow3 }">
    Heavy elevation
  </div>
</template>
```

---

## Scrollbar Styles

Naive UI provides customizable scrollbar styles.

| CSS Variable | Value | Usage |
|--------------|-------|-------|
| `--scrollbar-color` | Light: `rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25)` | Scrollbar thumb color |
| `--scrollbar-color-hover` | Light: `rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4)` | Scrollbar thumb hover |
| `--scrollbar-width` | `5px` | Scrollbar width |
| `--scrollbar-height` | `5px` | Scrollbar height |
| `--scrollbar-border-radius` | `5px` | Scrollbar thumb radius |

---

## CSS Variables Summary

```css
:root {
  --border-radius: 3px;
  --border-radius-small: 2px;
  
  --border-color: rgb(224, 224, 230);
  --divider-color: rgb(239, 239, 245);
  
  --box-shadow-1: 0 1px 2px -2px rgba(0, 0, 0, .08), 
                  0 3px 6px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, .06), 
                  0 5px 12px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, .04);
  --box-shadow-2: 0 3px 6px -4px rgba(0, 0, 0, .12), 
                  0 6px 16px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, .08), 
                  0 9px 28px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, .05);
  --box-shadow-3: 0 6px 16px -9px rgba(0, 0, 0, .08), 
                  0 9px 28px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, .05), 
                  0 12px 48px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, .03);
  
  --scrollbar-width: 5px;
  --scrollbar-height: 5px;
  --scrollbar-border-radius: 5px;
}
```

---

## Transition Timing

Naive UI uses standardized cubic-bezier timing functions for smooth transitions.

| CSS Variable | Value | Usage |
|--------------|-------|-------|
| `--cubic-bezier-ease-in-out` | `cubic-bezier(.4, 0, .2, 1)` | General transitions |
| `--cubic-bezier-ease-out` | `cubic-bezier(0, 0, .2, 1)` | Enter animations |
| `--cubic-bezier-ease-in` | `cubic-bezier(.4, 0, 1, 1)` | Exit animations |

### Usage Example

```vue
<template>
  <n-el
    tag="div"
    style="
      transition: all 0.3s var(--cubic-bezier-ease-in-out);
      border-radius: var(--border-radius);
    "
  >
    Smooth transition element
  </n-el>
</template>
```

---

## Best Practices

1. **Use CSS Variables**: Always use predefined CSS variables for consistency
2. **Match Context**: Choose appropriate shadow depth based on element importance
3. **Dark Mode**: Border and shadow colors automatically adjust in dark mode
4. **Consistent Radius**: Use `--border-radius` for most components, `--border-radius-small` for compact elements
5. **Smooth Transitions**: Use the provided cubic-bezier functions for consistent animation feel
6. **Accessibility**: Ensure sufficient contrast for borders in both themes

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## Related Resources

| Resource | Description |
|----------|-------------|
| [useThemeVars](https://www.naiveui.com/en-US/os-theme/docs/theme) | Access theme variables in JavaScript |
| [n-element](https://www.naiveui.com/en-US/os-theme/components/element) | Use CSS variables in templates |
| [Color Design](./naive-ui-design-color/SKILL.md) | Color specifications |