Box Shadow Architect
Create stunning, multi-layered depth for your UI elements with a professional-grade visual shadow simulator.
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Adjust horizontal and vertical offsets with pixel-perfect precision for complex spatial depth.
Soft UI Engine
Instantly visualize how large blur and spread radii create modern, elegant "elevated" interface elements.
Inset Aesthetics
Toggle between outer elevation and internal depth to create carved or pressed UI effects with ease.
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"Shadows in web design aren't just for decoration; they communicate hierarchy (z-index). A small, sharp shadow implies an element is close to the background (like a button), while a large, diffuse shadow implies it is floating high above (like a modal or toast notification). Using multiple layers of shadows is the secret to the 'premium' feel seen on sites like Stripe or Apple."
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Create professional CSS box-shadows visually. Axonix's shadow generator lets you fine-tune offsets, blur, spread, and opacity to design realistic depth and elevation for your web projects.
- 1Use the 'Horizontal' and 'Vertical' sliders to position the shadow relative to the element.
- 2Increase the 'Blur Radius' to soften the shadow and make the element appear higher.
- 3Adjust 'Spread Radius' to expand or shrink the shadow size globally.
- 4Pick a 'Color' and adjust 'Opacity' to create realistic, subtle depth.
- 5Enable 'Inset' to move the shadow inside the element for a 'carved' look.
- 6Copy the generated CSS declaration and paste it into your project's stylesheet.
- Dynamic Rendering Engine: Real-time visual feedback for every shadow parameter.
- RGBA Mapping: Intelligent hex-to-rgba conversion with controllable alpha transparency.
- Symmetry Controls: Easily create centered, glowing shadows or directional light sources.
- Responsive UI: Optimized for a consistent design experience across all device sizes.
- Clean Code Output: Generates semantic CSS with standard unit formatting.
Expert Use Cases
Material Design Cards
Replicate Google's paper-like elevation by applying subtle shadows that lift content off the page.
Neumorphism (Soft UI)
Combine light and dark shadows to create soft, extruded plastic-like interface elements.
Focus States
Replace the default ugly browser outline with a glowing colored shadow ring for better accessibility and aesthetics.
Inner Depths
Use 'inset' shadows on input fields or wells to make them look recessed into the interface.
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Need practical guides, walkthroughs, and troubleshooting tips? Explore the Axonix blog for detailed tutorials.