CSS Box Shadow Generator
Create beautiful CSS box-shadow effects with interactive controls
box-shadow: 0px 4px 8px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);• Layers: 1
• Total length: 48 characters
• Browser support: All modern browsers
CSS:
.element {
box-shadow: 0px 4px 8px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}Tailwind CSS:
style={{ boxShadow: 0px 4px 8px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25); }}Creating CSS box-shadow effects through trial and error is time-consuming and frustrating. Our visual generator lets you design perfect shadows with real-time preview and instant CSS output, dramatically speeding up UI development and ensuring consistent shadow effects across your designs.
👁️ Live preview - See shadow effects instantly as you adjust parameters
🎨 Visual controls - Intuitive sliders for offset, blur, spread, color
📚 Multiple shadows - Layer unlimited shadows for complex effects
💾 CSS output - Copy-paste ready box-shadow CSS
🎯 Common presets - Material Design and popular shadow styles
♿ Accessibility - Ensures shadows don't interfere with readability
Subtle is Better
Use subtle shadows (2-8px blur, low opacity) for modern designs. Heavy shadows look dated and distract from content. Material Design uses maximum 24px elevation for deepest shadows. Less is more.
Layered Shadows for Depth
Stack multiple box-shadows for realistic depth: one large, soft shadow for ambience and one small, sharp shadow for edge definition. This mimics natural light better than single shadows.
Match Shadow to Background
Dark shadows on light backgrounds, lighter shadows on dark backgrounds. Adjust shadow opacity based on background color for consistent perceived depth across light and dark themes.
Performance Considerations
Complex shadows with large blur radius impact rendering performance. For elements appearing frequently (list items, cards), use simpler shadows. Save complex layered shadows for hero sections and key UI elements.
Inset for Depth Illusions
Use 'inset' shadows to create pressed or recessed effects. Perfect for input fields, depressed buttons, and creating inner glow effects. Combine with regular shadows for complex depth illusions.
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