CSS Box Shadow Generator
Design multi-layer CSS box-shadows with live preview
How it works
- 1Adjust sliders
Move x, y, blur, spread, and pick a color. The preview updates instantly.
- 2Add more layers
Real design-system shadows stack multiple layers — hit + Add layer to build depth.
- 3Copy the CSS
Paste the ready-to-use box-shadow declaration into your stylesheet.
About CSS Box Shadow Generator
Free online CSS box-shadow generator. Design elegant multi-layer shadows with sliders for x, y, blur, spread, and color, plus inset support. Live preview and one-click CSS copy. Runs entirely in your browser. CSS Box Shadow Generator on 712 Tools runs entirely inside your browser using modern JavaScript APIs — no server ever sees your data. That means instant results, complete privacy, and no upload limits.
Whether you need to design multi-layer css box-shadows with live preview for a debugging session, a quick sanity check, or a production incident, this tool is free to use as many times as you need. There are no watermarks, no sign-up, and no ads inside the tool itself.
Frequently asked questions
Why layer multiple shadows?
One shadow rarely looks natural. Design systems like Material and Tailwind's default shadow use two or three layered shadows for realistic depth.
What's the difference between blur and spread?
Blur softens the edge (Gaussian falloff). Spread expands or contracts the shadow before blurring — useful for tighter, harder shadows.
When should I use inset?
Inset shadows draw inside the box — great for pressed-button effects, subtle inner glows, or 'inset' form fields.
Read more
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CSS box-shadow patterns that look professional (not cheap)
A single 5px shadow makes any UI look like a bootstrapped 2015 landing page. Here are the layered-shadow patterns that modern design systems use — Material, Tailwind, Apple.
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