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CSS Box Shadow Generator

Create beautiful, smooth box shadows with multiple layers. Perfect for Stripe-style, Material Design, or neumorphic effects.

Layer 1
box-shadow: 0px 4px 16px 0px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);

How to Use This Box Shadow Generator

Creating smooth, layered box shadows in CSS can be challenging. This tool makes it easy to generate beautiful shadows with multiple layers, similar to the shadow effects used by companies like Stripe and Apple.

Why Use Layered Shadows?

Single-layer shadows often look flat and artificial. By stacking multiple shadows with different blur radii and opacities, you create a more natural, three-dimensional effect. This technique, sometimes called "smooth shadows" or "realistic shadows," is a key element of modern UI design.

Tips for Better Shadows

  • Start with presets: Use the built-in presets as a starting point, then customize.
  • Layer 3-5 shadows: More layers generally create smoother results.
  • Use low opacity: Each layer should have low opacity (0.05-0.15).
  • Increase blur progressively: Each layer should have more blur than the previous.

Popular Shadow Styles

  • Stripe-style: Multiple subtle layers creating an ultra-smooth effect.
  • Material Design: Elevation-based shadows following Google's guidelines.
  • Neumorphic: Soft, inset shadows for a 3D plastic look.