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CSS Box Shadow Generator

Design CSS box shadows visually — sliders, layered shadows, presets, and a live preview with copy-ready CSS.

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Key Features

Independent X offset, Y offset, blur, and spread sliders with live updates
Stack multiple shadow layers — the technique behind premium card depth
Per-layer color with alpha support and an inset / outer toggle
Six curated presets: Subtle Card, Material, Neon Glow, Hard Offset, Layered Depth, Soft Inset
Light and dark preview backgrounds to check both themes
One-click copy of the final box-shadow declaration

How to Use

1Pick a preset or start from scratch and drag the offset, blur, and spread sliders
2Set the layer color and alpha, and toggle inset for inner shadows
3Add or duplicate layers to stack depth effects
4Copy the generated box-shadow CSS into your stylesheet

Common Use Cases

Design consistent card elevation across a design system without guessing values
Recreate Material Design or neobrutalist hard-offset shadows in seconds
Preview shadows on light and dark backgrounds before committing to CSS
Layer multiple soft shadows for the premium, realistic depth look

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I stack multiple box shadows?
CSS accepts a comma-separated list of shadows — the first casts on top. Add layers in the tool and it composes them into one declaration automatically.
What is an inset box shadow?
An inset shadow is drawn inside the element's border box instead of outside it. It is commonly used for pressed states, input wells, and depth illusions.
Should spread be negative or positive?
Negative spread shrinks the shadow (tighter than the box), positive grows it. Most card shadows use 0 or a small positive value; glows use larger positive spread.

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