Tool Information
Our CSS Box Shadow Generator is an intuitive visual editor for creating complex and layered shadow effects to add depth and dimension to your web elements, enhancing visual appeal. It allows you to generate custom CSS box shadows with ease. A box shadow is a visual effect that is used to create the illusion of depth and to make elements stand out from the background. Our generator makes it easy to create a wide range of customizable box shadows, so you can add a touch of realism and style to your designs. The tool is designed to be fast and easy to use, and it provides you with a wide variety of shadow styles to choose from. You can customize the color, size, blur, and spread of your shadows, so you can create a unique and branded experience for your users. By using our generator, you can save time and effort, and you can create high-quality shadows without having to write any code. Our CSS Box Shadow Generator is a must-have tool for any web designer who wants to create more visually interesting and engaging websites. It is a simple yet powerful tool that can have a big impact on your design process. By using our generator, you can create more professional and polished designs, and you can provide a better experience for your users.
CSS Box Shadow Generator
Build and preview `box-shadow` rules — change color, offsets, blur, spread, inset, and copy ready-to-use CSS.
box-shadow: 0px 6px 18px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
Presets
💡 Want a custom shadow or assistance? Request a custom shadow
Generated CSS
:root {
--shadow-color: #000000;
--shadow-rgb: 0, 0, 0;
--shadow-opacity: 0.18;
}
/* Example selector */
.your-element {
box-shadow: 0px 6px 18px 0px rgba(var(--shadow-rgb), var(--shadow-opacity)), var(--shadow-opacity));
}How to use the Box Shadow Generator
- Adjust the color and opacity of the shadow using the color picker and slider.
- Change offsets (X/Y), blur and spread to shape the shadow.
- Toggle Inset for inner shadows.
- Pick a preset for quick results or use the custom controls for precise tuning.
- Click Copy CSS to copy the ready-to-use snippet to your clipboard.
What is a Box Shadow Generator?
A Box Shadow Generator helps you create CSS `box-shadow` rules visually — tweak offsets, blur, spread, color and inset to quickly get the look you want without manually guessing values.
Why use our Box Shadow Generator?
- Speed: Visual tweaking is faster than hand-editing numbers.
- Reusable: The snippet uses CSS variables for easy theming.
- Presets: Use the included presets as starting points.
- No external libs: Pure CSS output ready for any project.
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