CSS Box Shadow & Glassmorphism Generator
Design multi-layered smooth box shadows and frosted glassmorphism cards in real time. Instant copy for CSS, Tailwind, and React. 100% private in-browser generator.
Shadow Layers (2)
Frosted Glassmorphism Overlay
Elevated UI Card
Smooth, natural multi-layered shadow with realistic light refraction.
box-shadow:
0px 20px 25px -5px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.1),
0px 8px 10px -6px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.1);100% In-Browser Rendering
All CSS computations and visual previews run completely in your client browser. Zero network requests.
Tailwind CSS Shadow Scale vs. Multi-Layer Natural Elevations
| Elevation Level | Tailwind Utility | Rendered CSS box-shadow | Best Applied To |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subtle Border Lift | shadow-xs / shadow-sm | 0 1px 2px 0 rgb(0 0 0 / 0.05) | Buttons, form inputs, badge tags |
| Standard Elevation | shadow-md | 0 4px 6px -1px rgb(0 0 0 / 0.1) | Cards, dropdown menus, table headers |
| High Elevation | shadow-lg | 0 10px 15px -3px rgb(0 0 0 / 0.1) | Popovers, hover card states, tooltips |
| Modal Window | shadow-xl / shadow-2xl | 0 25px 50px -12px rgb(0 0 0 / 0.25) | Dialog modals, mobile drawer sheets |
Glassmorphism CSS Properties & Browser Compatibility
| CSS Declaration | Visual Purpose | Safari Prefix Needed? | Recommended Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| backdrop-filter: blur(Npx) | Diffuses background imagery through card | Yes (-webkit-backdrop-filter) | 12px – 24px |
| background: rgba(...) | Translucent tint to preserve legibility | No (Standard) | rgba(255,255,255, 0.25) |
| border: 1px solid rgba(...) | Catches ambient light edge reflections | No (Standard) | rgba(255,255,255, 0.35) |
How to Create Photorealistic Shadows & Glass Online
- Stack Multiple Layers: Click "Add Layer" to combine a sharp contact shadow with a soft ambient diffusion layer.
- Adjust Offsets & Spread: Use negative spread values (-4px to -8px) to keep shadows focused downwards rather than blooming laterally.
- Export Ready-to-Use Code: Select CSS, Tailwind, or React style objects, then click "Copy" to drop into your code.
Frequently Asked Questions
100% In-Browser Rendering
All CSS computations and visual previews run completely in your client browser. Zero network requests.
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Formulas, industry standards, and best practices for CSS Box Shadow & Glassmorphism Generator.
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