CSS Box Shadow Generator

Create beautiful CSS box shadows visually. Multiple layers, inset shadows, and p...

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Shadow Layers

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CSS Code

box-shadow: 0px 4px 6px -1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1), 0px 2px 4px -1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
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Generator Features

Up to 5 Layers - Stack multiple shadow layers for complex, realistic effects
Full Control - Offset X/Y, blur, spread, color, opacity, and inset per layer
8 Presets - Subtle, Medium, Large, Sharp, Soft, Inset, Glow, Neon
Color Picker - Full color picker with independent opacity control
Box Customization - Adjust preview background color and border radius
One-Click Copy - Copy production-ready CSS code instantly

Why Use CSS Box Shadow Generator?

Multi-Layer Shadows

Stack up to 5 shadow layers for realistic depth effects, glows, and complex shadow combinations.

Real-Time Preview

See shadow changes instantly on a customizable preview box with adjustable background and border radius.

8 Ready Presets

Quick-start with presets: Subtle, Medium, Large, Sharp, Soft, Inset, Glow, and Neon.

Full Color Control

Pick any color with the color picker and fine-tune opacity for each shadow layer independently.

Clean CSS Output

Generate production-ready box-shadow CSS with proper rgba values. Copy with one click.

100% Client-Side

Runs entirely in your browser. No data sent to servers, completely private.

Common Uses for Box Shadow

Card Elevation

Add depth and elevation to card components for material design-style interfaces.

Button Depth

Create pressed/raised button effects with inset and outset shadows.

Glow Effects

Design neon glows, focus rings, and attention-grabbing highlight effects.

UI Layering

Establish visual hierarchy with subtle shadow differences between UI elements.

How It Works

1

Choose a Preset or Start Custom

Pick a preset shadow like Subtle, Glow, or Neon, or start from scratch by adjusting the layer controls.

2

Adjust Shadow Properties

Fine-tune offset X/Y, blur, spread, color, and opacity for each shadow layer. Toggle inset for inner shadows.

3

Copy the CSS

Once satisfied with your shadow, copy the generated CSS code and paste it into your stylesheet.

Box Shadow Tips

Use Negative Spread

Negative spread values create shadows smaller than the element, which makes soft drop shadows look more natural and less 'boxy'.

Layer for Realism

Combine a tight, dark shadow with a larger, softer one for the most realistic elevation effect - similar to how Tailwind's shadows work.

Performance Note

Large blur values and many shadow layers can impact rendering performance. Keep shadows minimal on frequently animated elements.

Frequently Asked Questions

CSS box-shadow adds shadow effects around an element's frame. You can set multiple effects separated by commas. It's described by X and Y offsets relative to the element, blur and spread radius, and color.
Blur creates a soft, gradual shadow edge - higher values make it more diffuse. Spread expands or contracts the shadow size - positive values make it larger than the element, negative values make it smaller.
The inset keyword changes the shadow from an outer shadow (outset) to an inner shadow. This creates the effect of the content being pressed into the page, commonly used for buttons or input fields.
Yes! Click 'Add Layer' to add multiple shadow effects. Multiple shadows are layered with the first one on top. This technique creates more realistic, depth-rich shadow effects.
Use a colored shadow with zero offset (X:0, Y:0), moderate blur radius, and positive spread. Bright colors like blue or pink work best. Stack multiple layers for a stronger glow.
Yes, box-shadow has excellent browser support in all modern browsers including Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, and IE9+. No vendor prefixes are needed.

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