About CSS Shadow Generator
This tool generates box-shadow and text-shadow styles with fine-grained controls, presets, and multi-background previews.
Key Features
- Shadow Type Switch: Box shadow or text shadow workflows.
- Parameter Controls: Offset, blur, spread, color, and opacity.
- Inset Support: Box shadow supports
insetmode. - Preset Library: Quickly apply common shadow styles.
- Code Export: Copy generated CSS declarations.
Steps
- Choose Box or Text shadow mode.
- Adjust shadow parameters.
- Validate look on light/dark preview backgrounds.
- Apply preset and fine-tune.
- Copy CSS into your project.
Use Cases
- Adding depth to cards/buttons/popovers.
- Improving heading readability with text shadows.
- Enhancing visual separation in dark themes.
FAQ
Why does shadow look muddy?
Blur may be too high or opacity too strong. Reduce opacity and refine color tone.
Can I combine text and box shadows?
Yes. They target different layers (text vs container) and often work well together.