Mastering CSS Box Shadows
Shadows are essential in web design for creating depth and hierarchy. A well-executed shadow can make a button look clickable or a card look like it's floating above the page. Our Box Shadow Generator gives you visual control over every aspect of the box-shadow property.
How to Create Realistic Shadows
The key to a realistic shadow is "layering". Instead of one harsh black shadow, designers often use multiple soft shadows with lower opacity. This mimics how light behaves in the real world.
- Soft & Large: Use a high blur radius (e.g., 20px) with low opacity (10-15%) for main containers.
- Sharp & Small: Use a low blur radius (2px) with medium opacity (20%) for buttons and interactive elements.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between specific values?
Run-down: Offset-X moves it left/right. Offset-Y moves it up/down. Blur makes it fuzzy. Spread makes it bigger/smaller.
How do I make an inner shadow?
Toggle the "Inset" checkbox in our tool. Inset shadows appear inside the element, often used for input fields or "pressed" button states (neumorphism).
Can I use multiple shadows?
Yes! CSS allows comma-separated shadow values. You can generate one shadow here, copy the code, generate another, and combine them manually.