Box Shadow Generator

CSS Tools

Design layered CSS box-shadows visually with live preview. Stack multiple inner and outer shadows, tune offset, blur, spread, opacity, and border radius, then copy CSS or Tailwind utility classes.

box shadow generator

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What this tool does

Box Shadow Generator provides a focused interface for Multiple outer or inset shadow layers. It also explains Entity relationship: shadow layer → inset + X/Y offset + blur + spread + color → box-shadow so the result can be checked against the current source value and controls. Enter the source value or settings, adjust controls, and verify the result before using it. Keep the original input visible for comparison.

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1. Controls

X Offsetpx

Y Offsetpx

Blurpx

Spreadpx

Opacity%

Border Radiuspx

Shadow Colorrgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06)

Inset

Shadow Layers

0px 1px 2px 0px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06)

0px 8px 24px -4px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.12)

Tip: Drag to reorder layers. Top layer appears first.

2. Live Preview

Presets

3. Generated CSS

CSS

.shadow-box {
  box-shadow:
    0px 1px 2px 0px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06),
    0px 8px 24px -4px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.12);
  border-radius: 16px;
}

Tailwind CSS (v3+)

shadow-[0px_1px_2px_0px_rgba(15,23,42,0.06),_0px_8px_24px_-4px_rgba(15,23,42,0.12)]

Add the class to any element to apply these shadows.

How Box Shadow Generator works

Choose a preset

Start with a preset or add your own shadow layers.

Tweak values

Adjust offsets, blur, spread, opacity, color and radius.

Preview live

See your changes in real-time on the preview canvas.

Copy the CSS

Copy clean CSS or Tailwind class and use in your project.

How to use

Enter the source value or choose the starting settings. The current interface supports: Multiple outer or inset shadow layers.
Adjust the relevant controls and let the result update. The current interface supports: X/Y offset, blur, spread, color and opacity controls.
Review the result, then use the copy, download or export action that is available in the interface. The current interface supports: Live preview with border-radius and background controls; CSS and Tailwind output; Entity relationship: shadow layer → inset + X/Y offset + blur + spread + color → box-shadow.

Supported inputs and controls

Multiple outer or inset shadow layers
X/Y offset, blur, spread, color and opacity controls
Live preview with border-radius and background controls
CSS and Tailwind output
Entity relationship: shadow layer → inset + X/Y offset + blur + spread + color → box-shadow

When to use this tool

Box Shadow Generator provides a focused interface for Multiple outer or inset shadow layers. It also explains Entity relationship: shadow layer → inset + X/Y offset + blur + spread + color → box-shadow so the result can be checked against the current source value and controls. The current interface supports: X/Y offset, blur, spread, color and opacity controls; Entity relationship: shadow layer → inset + X/Y offset + blur + spread + color → box-shadow.
Use Box Shadow Generator while implementing or reviewing frontend styles and components.
Compare the preview and generated code before adding the result to a production stylesheet.

Common mistakes and troubleshooting

Check the input

Confirm that the CSS value or source code is complete and entered in the intended control. The current interface supports: Multiple outer or inset shadow layers.

Check the context

Check value order, units, browser-supported syntax and the effect of every enabled option. The current interface supports: X/Y offset, blur, spread, color and opacity controls.

Check the result

Compare the preview with the generated code, then test that code in the component where it will be used. The current interface supports: Live preview with border-radius and background controls; CSS and Tailwind output; Entity relationship: shadow layer → inset + X/Y offset + blur + spread + color → box-shadow.

Frequently asked questions

What does Box Shadow Generator do?

Box Shadow Generator brings Multiple outer or inset shadow layers and Live preview with border-radius and background controls into one focused workflow.

How do I use Box Shadow Generator?

Start with Multiple outer or inset shadow layers; configure X/Y offset, blur, spread, color and opacity controls; then check Live preview with border-radius and background controls before using CSS and Tailwind output.

Which inputs or controls are supported?

The verified scope is limited to the visible controls, including Multiple outer or inset shadow layers and CSS and Tailwind output.

Why does the result look wrong?

Confirm Multiple outer or inset shadow layers, review X/Y offset, blur, spread, color and opacity controls, and validate the result against Entity relationship: shadow layer → inset + X/Y offset + blur + spread + color → box-shadow.

Which related tool should I use next?

Continue with CSS Beautifier, Border Generator, CSS Filter Generator according to the next task in your workflow.

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Use Box Shadow Generator as one focused step, then verify the result in its final context.