Design with Depth: CSS Box Shadow Generator

Stop guessing pixel values. Visually design beautiful shadows for your web elements and grab the CSS code instantly.

What is this tool?

The CSS Box Shadow Generator is a visual interface that lets you tweak horizontal offset, vertical offset, blur radius, spread, and colors to create the perfect drop shadow. It generates the cross-browser compatible CSS code in real-time.

Step-by-Step Guide

1. Tweak Sliders: Adjust the sliders for X/Y offsets, blur, and spread.
2. Pick Colors: Choose a shadow color and an optional background color for contrast.
3. Copy CSS: Once it looks perfect, click “Copy to Clipboard” to grab the box-shadow rule.

Practical Use Cases

• Web Design: Add depth and elevation to cards, buttons, and modals.
• Prototyping: Quickly test different aesthetic styles before writing actual code.
• Learning CSS: See exactly how changing the parameters affects the visual output of the box-shadow property.

FAQ

Can I generate inset (inner) shadows? Yes, there is a toggle to switch the shadow from the default outset to an inset shadow.

Is the generated CSS compatible with all browsers? Yes, modern browsers fully support standard box-shadow properties without needing vendor prefixes.