About CSS Box Shadow Generator
Visually design CSS box-shadow values with multi-layer support. Adjust offset-X, offset-Y, blur radius, spread radius, and color for each layer. Preview the result on a live element and copy the CSS. Multi-layer shadows are how realistic depth (Material elevation, neumorphism, glassmorphism) is achieved.
How It Works
- Adjust X/Y offset to set shadow direction
- Tune blur radius for softness; spread radius for size
- Pick a color (RGBA for transparency)
- Add additional shadow layers for depth
- Copy the generated CSS to your stylesheet
Common Use Cases
- Card components in dashboard UIs
- Buttons with hover-lift shadow transitions
- Modal/dialog drop shadows
- Neumorphism (combining inset and outset shadows)
- Material Design elevation system
Why Use StudioLimb's CSS Box Shadow Generator
- Multi-layer support — realistic depth requires 2-3 stacked shadows, not one
- Live preview of exactly what the CSS produces
- Copy CSS variables for easy theming
- Free, browser-only, no signup
Frequently Asked Questions
- What's the difference between blur and spread?
- Blur is how soft the shadow edge is (Gaussian blur radius). Spread is how far the shadow extends beyond the element (negative values shrink it). Both can be 0; combining them gives realistic depth.
- Can I use box-shadow for inner shadows?
- Yes — add the "inset" keyword to the value. inset shadows render inside the element, useful for press effects, neumorphism, or input-field depth.
- Does box-shadow affect layout?
- No — shadows render outside the element's box without affecting siblings. Other layout-impacting effects (border-width, outline) shift content; box-shadow doesn't.
Learn more in our CSS Box Shadow Techniques.