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CSS Box Shadow Generator

Adjust offsets, blur, spread, and color to get production-ready code.

box-shadow: 10px 20px 30px 0px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);

CSS Box Shadow Generator – Create Beautiful Shadows

Shadows are one of the most powerful tools in web design for creating depth, hierarchy, and visual interest. Well-crafted box shadows can transform flat interfaces into layered, three-dimensional experiences. The CSS Box Shadow Generator by ToolfolioHub provides an intuitive interface to adjust shadow parameters, see real-time previews, and generate production-ready CSS code.

Whether you're creating subtle depth for cards, dramatic hover effects for buttons, or elegant shadows for modals, this tool helps you achieve the perfect shadow quickly and accurately.

What is CSS Box-Shadow?

The `box-shadow` CSS property creates shadows around elements. The syntax includes:

  • Horizontal Offset: How far left/right the shadow extends (negative values move left)
  • Vertical Offset: How far up/down the shadow extends (negative values move up)
  • Blur Radius: How blurry the shadow is (0 = sharp, higher = softer)
  • Spread Radius: How much the shadow expands (positive = larger, negative = smaller)
  • Color: Shadow color, typically with transparency (rgba)

Format: `box-shadow: horizontal vertical blur spread color;`

Key Features & Benefits

1. Complete Shadow Control

Adjust all shadow parameters independently:

  • Horizontal and vertical offsets for positioning
  • Blur radius for softness
  • Spread radius for size
  • Color picker for custom shadow colors

2. Live Preview

See shadow changes instantly as you adjust parameters. Real-time feedback eliminates guesswork and iterations.

3. RGBA Color Support

Shadows automatically include transparency (alpha channel) for realistic depth effects. Color picker supports full color customization.

4. Production-Ready CSS

Generated code is ready to copy and use immediately in your stylesheets.

Common Shadow Patterns

  • Subtle Depth: Small offsets (2-4px), medium blur (8-12px), low opacity (0.1-0.2)
  • Card Shadows: Moderate offsets (4-8px), larger blur (15-25px), medium opacity (0.15-0.3)
  • Hover Effects: Increased blur and spread on hover for elevation effect
  • Inner Shadows: Use `inset` keyword (can be added manually to generated code)

How to Use the Box Shadow Generator

  1. Adjust Horizontal/Vertical: Set shadow position with offset sliders.
  2. Set Blur: Control shadow softness with blur radius.
  3. Adjust Spread: Make shadow larger or smaller.
  4. Choose Color: Select shadow color with the color picker.
  5. Copy CSS: Copy the generated box-shadow code.

Conclusion

The CSS Box Shadow Generator makes it easy to create professional shadows for any design. With live preview and complete parameter control, it's an essential tool for modern web design.