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Shadow Color Generator

Generate matching shadow colors for UI elements and depth. Professional shadow generation tool.

Shadow Effects
UI Design
Professional
Shadow Colors
Depth Effects
UI Elements
Export Ready

Preview

CSS

Variations

Professional Shadow Generator Features

Multiple Shadow Types

Create soft, hard, colored, glow, and inner shadows. Each type is optimized for different UI scenarios and design needs.

Precise Control

Fine-tune shadow intensity, blur radius, and offset values. Get pixel-perfect shadows that match your design requirements.

Live Preview

See your shadows in real-time as you adjust parameters. Perfect for fine-tuning your designs before implementation.

CSS Export

Get clean, optimized CSS code for your shadows. Copy and paste directly into your stylesheets with cross-browser compatibility.

Understanding Shadow Types

Soft Shadow

Subtle, diffused shadows perfect for cards, buttons, and subtle depth. Creates a gentle elevation effect.

box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);

Hard Shadow

Sharp, defined shadows for bold UI elements. Great for creating strong visual hierarchy and emphasis.

box-shadow: 0 4px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.3);

Colored Shadow

Shadows that match or complement your brand colors. Perfect for creating cohesive, branded designs.

box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(59,130,246,0.4);

Glow Effect

Luminous shadows that create a glowing effect. Ideal for highlights, active states, and special elements.

box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(59,130,246,0.6);

Inner Shadow

Inset shadows that create depth within elements. Perfect for pressed states and recessed designs.

box-shadow: inset 0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);

Shadow Design Best Practices

🎯 Use Shadows Sparingly

Don't overuse shadows. Use them to create hierarchy and focus attention on important elements.

📱 Consider Mobile

Lighter shadows work better on mobile devices. Heavy shadows can look overwhelming on small screens.

🎨 Match Your Brand

Use colored shadows that complement your brand colors. This creates a cohesive, professional look.

⚡ Performance Matters

Use CSS shadows instead of images when possible. They're faster to load and scale better across devices.

Frequently Asked Questions

Adjust shadow properties: horizontal offset, vertical offset, blur radius, spread, and color. The tool generates ready-to-use CSS box-shadow code with live preview of the shadow effect.

Create soft shadows, hard shadows, inner shadows, multiple shadows, colored shadows, and realistic shadows. Each type creates different depth and elevation effects for your design.

Yes! Add multiple shadow layers to create complex, realistic depth effects. Combine different offsets, blurs, and colors to achieve professional shadow effects that match modern design trends.

Shadows create visual depth and hierarchy. Larger, softer shadows indicate elevated elements, while subtle shadows create gentle separation. Use shadows to guide user attention and create focus.

Yes! Generate shadows optimized for buttons, cards, modals, images, and text. Each element type gets shadow recommendations that work best for that specific use case.

Yes! Generated CSS shadows use hardware-accelerated properties and are optimized for performance. They render smoothly on all devices without impacting page load speed.