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Ratio

The ratio helper keeps a box at a fixed aspect ratio whatever its width, which is perfect for media placeholders, thumbnails, galleries and banners. Pick ratio-1x1, ratio-4x3, ratio-16x9 or ratio-21x9, or set any ratio with the --ui-aspect-ratio variable.

1The four built-in ratios

ratio-1x1, ratio-4x3, ratio-16x9 and ratio-21x9 next to each other, filled with a plain div.

1:1
4:3
16:9
21:9

2Video placeholder

A 16:9 poster image with a centred play button, ready for a video player of your choice.

Video poster

3Square product thumbnails

ratio-1x1 with object-fit-cover gives every product the same tile, whatever the photo size.

Hand cream

Hand cream

Desk lamp

Desk lamp

Wool scarf

Wool scarf

Cotton throw

Cotton throw

Rain jacket

Rain jacket

Linen shirt

Linen shirt

4Cinematic hero banner

ratio-21x9 for a wide banner with a headline overlay.

Thoughtful goods for a simpler home

Each product is checked by hand before it goes into the box.

5Map placeholder

A 4:3 box reserved for a map, showing the address until the map loads.

Novao Hub42 Station Street, Kyoto

6Custom 3:2 photo

Any ratio works with the --ui-aspect-ratio variable: 2 / 3 = 66.67% for classic photo prints.

Looking back at a busy season
3:2 · How to choose the right product

7Portrait team cards

A 3:4 portrait ratio (133.33%) for team photos in cards.

Ravi Lindqvist

Ravi Lindqvist

Frontend Engineer

Lea Nguyen

Lea Nguyen

Project Manager

Felix Silva

Felix Silva

Support Specialist

8Vertical stories

A 9:16 ratio (177.78%) for phone sized stories or short clips in a scrolling row.

Story by Diego MoreauDiego
Story by Ruby HaddadRuby
Story by Lucas AshfordLucas
Story by Leo DelgadoLeo

9Chart area

A 16:9 box that keeps a simple bar chart in proportion on every screen.

Monthly bookings

10Blog card cover

ratio-16x9 as a card image keeps every post card in a grid the same height.

The small habits that make a big difference
guide

A small guide to a calmer home

May 20, 2026

11Caption over a gradient

A 4:3 image with a gradient overlay so white caption text stays readable.

PragueLive order tracking

12Mixed ratio gallery

Combining 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 tiles in one responsive grid.

Gallery photo 1
Gallery photo 2
Gallery photo 3
Gallery photo 4

13Thumbnails in table cells

A small ratio-1x1 box keeps order line images square inside a table.

ImageItemPrice
Desk lamp
Desk lamp$94.00
Cotton throw
Cotton throw$72.99
Wool scarf
Wool scarf$40.99

14Empty cover placeholder

A dashed 4:3 area that reserves space for an image that has not been chosen yet.

No cover image yet

15Colour swatches

Empty square ratios make perfect colour swatches for a style guide.

primary

primary

secondary

secondary

success

success

info

info

warning

warning

danger

danger

16Video thumbnails with badges

Duration and status badges positioned over 16:9 thumbnails.

13:09New

Styling one piece three different ways

5:32

Five pieces for a capsule wardrobe

7:33

What our shoppers asked us most

17Media list

Fixed width 4:3 thumbnails beside article titles in a reading list.

  • How to care for linen so it lasts for years

    Oct 5, 2026 · 5 min read

  • What to pack for a rainy weekend outdoors

    May 2, 2026 · 12 min read

  • Meet the makers behind our ceramics

    Jan 19, 2026 · 4 min read

18Responsive ratio

A small custom class changes --ui-aspect-ratio per breakpoint: square on phones, 21:9 on tablets and up.

Designed to last, priced to love

19Round avatars

ratio-1x1 with rounded-circle keeps profile pictures perfectly round even when the source is not square.

Omar Ortega
Omar
Elena Novak
Elena
Aria Hughes
Aria
Ava Harlow
Ava

20Loading skeleton

A 16:9 placeholder block with placeholder-glow while the real image and text load.

The skeleton reserves the exact space, so the page does not jump when content arrives.