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Box Shadow CSS Generator

Generate multi-layer CSS box shadows with live preview. Copy pure CSS or Tailwind classes with Apple-style presets.

Last updated: June 2026

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Output

.shadow {
  box-shadow:
    0px 4px 6px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.10);
}

About Box Shadow CSS Generator

Our free Box Shadow CSS Generator creates multi-layer shadows with up to 4 layers, live preview, and CSS + Tailwind output.

Six presets including Apple-style 3-layer shadows and colored glow effects. Preview on white, grey, dark, and gradient backgrounds.

No signup, runs entirely in your browser. Natural companion to our Glassmorphism Generator.

Read the full guide: CSS box shadow generator β€” multi-layer shadow guide

When Should You Use the Box Shadow Generator?

Card elevation

Add realistic depth to cards and modals.

Multi-layer shadows

Stack shadows like Apple and Google design systems.

Inset effects

Create pressed button and input field depth.

Colored glows

Generate accent glow effects for dark mode UIs.

Tailwind projects

Export arbitrary Tailwind box-shadow values.

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