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CSS Box Shadow Generator – Multi-Layer Shadows

Build multi-layered CSS box shadows visually. Supports inset shadows and elevation presets. Copy production-ready CSS code with one click.

Box Shadow Generator

Shadow 1

6px blur · 10% opacity · offset 0,4

Inside

How soft and spread the shadow is

6px

How dark or faint the shadow is

10%

Shift the shadow sideways

Center

Shift the shadow up or down

+4px

Make the shadow larger or smaller

Default
box-shadow: 0px 4px 6px 0px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);

Paste this into your CSS file to apply the shadow to any element.

What is Box Shadow Generator?

Create complex, layered box-shadow declarations with an interactive visual editor. Supports inset shadows, multiple layers, color transparency, and quick presets for common elevation levels.

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Box Shadow Generator Features

Multi-Layer Support

Stack multiple shadow layers for realistic depth.

Inset & Outset

Toggle between drop shadows and inner pressed effects.

Elevation Presets

One-click presets for common Material/elevation levels.

Live Preview

See your shadow update in real time as you adjust controls.

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Box Shadow Generator FAQ

An inset shadow renders inside the element, creating a pressed or recessed look — common in neumorphic and glassmorphism designs.

Use a large blur radius (40–60px), a small spread (0–2px), a low Y-offset (4–8px), and a low-opacity color (rgba with 10–20% alpha). This mimics natural ambient light.

Yes — CSS box-shadow accepts a comma-separated list of shadows applied in order. Layering a sharp near-shadow with a soft far-shadow creates depth that feels natural and dimensional.

No — box shadows are purely visual and do not affect document flow or element dimensions. They are rendered outside the element's box model.