Finance Dashboard Design with HTML, CSS, and Chart.js

Learn how to build a modern analytics dashboard with real-time metrics, interactive charts, and responsive design. Perfect for business intelligence and data visualization. In today's data-driven world, having an effective dashboard interface is crucial for businesses to monitor their key performance indicators (KPIs) and make informed decisions. This comprehensive guide explores how to create a modern, responsive dashboard using HTML, CSS, and Chart.js, perfect for visualizing business metrics and analytics.

The Importance of Dashboard Design

A well-designed dashboard serves as a central hub for decision-makers, providing instant access to critical business metrics. The key elements of effective dashboard design include:

Clear visual hierarchy
Responsive layout
Intuitive navigation
Real-time data visualization
Mobile-first approach

Key Features of Our Dashboard

1. Responsive Grid Layout

The dashboard implements a modern grid layout system that automatically adjusts to different screen sizes. Using CSS Grid, we create a flexible structure.

This layout provides a seamless experience across desktop and mobile devices, with the sidebar elegantly hiding on smaller screens.

2. Dynamic Metric Cards

The dashboard features metric cards that display key business KPIs:

Total Revenue ($84,254)
Active Users (1,234)
Conversion Rate (12.3%)
Average Order Value ($123)

Each card implements hover animations and clear visual hierarchy to make the information instantly digestible

3. Interactive Data Visualization

The dashboard leverages Chart.js to create interactive and responsive charts:

A line chart showing revenue and profit trends over time
A doughnut chart displaying user distribution across devices

These visualizations help stakeholders quickly understand business performance and user behavior patterns.

Color Scheme and Visual Design

The dashboard implements a carefully chosen color palette:

Primary Color: #4361ee (Blue)
Secondary Color: #3f37c9 (Dark Blue)
Success Color: #4cc9f0 (Light Blue)
Warning Color: #f72585 (Pink)

This color scheme creates visual harmony while ensuring important metrics and changes are easily distinguishable.

Navigation and Search Functionality

The dashboard includes:

A clean, minimalist sidebar navigation
An intuitive search bar for quick access to specific metrics
Active state indicators for current section
Smooth transitions between different views

Technical Implementation Highlights

CSS Variables for Maintainability
The dashboard uses CSS custom properties for easy theme management.
Responsive Design Breakpoints
The dashboard implements strategic breakpoints for optimal viewing across devices

Performance Optimization

The dashboard prioritizes performance through:
Minimal external dependencies (only Chart.js)
Efficient CSS Grid layout
Optimized animations using transform properties
Responsive images and charts
Lazy loading of chart data

Best Practices Implemented

Semantic HTML structure
Accessible color contrast ratios
Mobile-first responsive design
Consistent spacing and typography
Interactive feedback on user actions

Source Code

Copy the source code provided below and set up your project files accordingly. First, create a file named index.html and paste the HTML code into it. Next, create a file called styles.css and insert the CSS code there. Finally, create a file named script.js and paste the JavaScript code into it. This structure organizes your project into separate files for HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, making it easier to manage and maintain your code.

html

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
  <head>
    <meta charset="UTF-8" />
    <meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0" />
    <title>Enhanced Dashboard</title>
    <link rel="stylesheet" href="styles.css" />
    <script src="https://cdnjs.cloudflare.com/ajax/libs/Chart.js/3.9.1/chart.min.js"></script>
  </head>
  <body>
    <div class="dashboard">
      <aside class="sidebar">
        <div class="logo">Dashboard</div>
        <ul class="nav-menu">
          <li class="nav-item active">Overview</li>
          <li class="nav-item">Analytics</li>
          <li class="nav-item">Reports</li>
          <li class="nav-item">Settings</li>
        </ul>
      </aside>

      <main class="main-content">
        <header class="header">
          <h1>Overview</h1>
          <input type="text" class="search-bar" placeholder="Search..." />
        </header>

        <div class="cards-grid">
          <div class="card">
            <div class="card-header">
              <span class="card-title">Total Revenue</span>
            </div>
            <div class="card-value">$84,254</div>
            <div class="card-change">+14.2%</div>
          </div>
          <div class="card">
            <div class="card-header">
              <span class="card-title">Active Users</span>
            </div>
            <div class="card-value">1,234</div>
            <div class="card-change">+7.1%</div>
          </div>
          <div class="card">
            <div class="card-header">
              <span class="card-title">Conversion Rate</span>
            </div>
            <div class="card-value">12.3%</div>
            <div class="card-change">+2.3%</div>
          </div>
          <div class="card">
            <div class="card-header">
              <span class="card-title">Average Order</span>
            </div>
            <div class="card-value">$123</div>
            <div class="card-change">+4.8%</div>
          </div>
        </div>

        <div class="charts-grid">
          <div class="chart-container">
            <div class="chart-header">
              <h2 class="chart-title">Revenue Overview</h2>
            </div>
            <canvas id="revenueChart"></canvas>
          </div>
          <div class="chart-container">
            <div class="chart-header">
              <h2 class="chart-title">User Distribution</h2>
            </div>
            <canvas id="userChart"></canvas>
          </div>
        </div>
      </main>
    </div>
  </body>
</html>

css

* {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, sans-serif;
}

:root {
  --primary-color: #4361ee;
  --secondary-color: #3f37c9;
  --success-color: #4cc9f0;
  --warning-color: #f72585;
  --text-color: #2d3436;
  --bg-color: #f8f9fa;
  --card-bg: #ffffff;
}

body {
  background-color: var(--bg-color);
  color: var(--text-color);
}

.dashboard {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 250px 1fr;
  min-height: 100vh;
}

.sidebar {
  background-color: var(--card-bg);
  padding: 2rem;
  box-shadow: 2px 0 5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.logo {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: bold;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  color: var(--primary-color);
}

.nav-menu {
  list-style: none;
}

.nav-item {
  padding: 1rem;
  margin: 0.5rem 0;
  border-radius: 8px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.nav-item:hover {
  background-color: var(--bg-color);
  color: var(--primary-color);
}

.nav-item.active {
  background-color: var(--primary-color);
  color: white;
}

.main-content {
  padding: 2rem;
}

.header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.search-bar {
  padding: 0.8rem 1.2rem;
  border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;
  border-radius: 8px;
  width: 300px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.search-bar:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--primary-color);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(67, 97, 238, 0.1);
}

.cards-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(240px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.card {
  background-color: var(--card-bg);
  padding: 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
}

.card-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.card-title {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-color);
}

.card-value {
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: bold;
  color: var(--primary-color);
}

.card-change {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--success-color);
}

.charts-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.chart-container {
  background-color: var(--card-bg);
  padding: 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.chart-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.chart-title {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

canvas {
  width: 100% !important;
  height: 300px !important;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .charts-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .dashboard {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .sidebar {
    display: none;
  }
}

javascript

// Navigation functionality
document.querySelectorAll(".nav-item").forEach((item) => {
  item.addEventListener("click", () => {
    document.querySelector(".nav-item.active").classList.remove("active");
    item.classList.add("active");
  });
});

// Revenue Chart
const revenueCtx = document.getElementById("revenueChart").getContext("2d");
new Chart(revenueCtx, {
  type: "line",
  data: {
    labels: ["Jan", "Feb", "Mar", "Apr", "May", "Jun"],
    datasets: [
      {
        label: "Revenue",
        data: [65, 59, 80, 81, 56, 55],
        borderColor: "#4361ee",
        tension: 0.4,
        fill: false,
      },
      {
        label: "Profit",
        data: [28, 48, 40, 19, 86, 27],
        borderColor: "#4cc9f0",
        tension: 0.4,
        fill: false,
      },
    ],
  },
  options: {
    responsive: true,
    maintainAspectRatio: false,
    plugins: {
      legend: {
        position: "top",
      },
    },
    scales: {
      y: {
        beginAtZero: true,
      },
    },
  },
});

// User Distribution Chart
const userCtx = document.getElementById("userChart").getContext("2d");
new Chart(userCtx, {
  type: "doughnut",
  data: {
    labels: ["Desktop", "Mobile", "Tablet"],
    datasets: [
      {
        data: [45, 35, 20],
        backgroundColor: ["#4361ee", "#4cc9f0", "#f72585"],
      },
    ],
  },
  options: {
    responsive: true,
    maintainAspectRatio: false,
    plugins: {
      legend: {
        position: "bottom",
      },
    },
  },
});

// Search functionality
const searchBar = document.querySelector(".search-bar");
searchBar.addEventListener("input", (e) => {
  const searchTerm = e.target.value.toLowerCase();
  // Add your search logic here
});

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