7 CSS Shadow Generators to Add Depth to Your Designs 🎨😍
Tags: webdev, design, ui, ux
Published: 2022-03-08 14:22:11

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Ever wondered why your designs miss some depth? Adding modern-looking shadows can often improve that, especially for separate components like buttons and cards. 

Creating shadows directly in CSS requires a lot of patience. I would suggest you consider using some tools instead to save some time.

Here I have compiled some of the best CSS shadow generators to create sleek and modern-looking shadows. All you need to do is mess around with the UI and copy the CSS code when you are ready.

### 1. [Box-shadov.dev](https://box-shadow.dev/)

Simple, clean UI and get the job done easily. Usually, my go-to.

![1646747925_1920x937.png](https://cdn.hashnode.com/res/hashnode/image/upload/v1646748130018/eLbehClyx.png)

### 2. [CSSBud](https://cssbud.com/css-generator/css-box-shadow-generator/)

A generator that lets you create shadows, by generating the code in the preview area.

![1646747972_1879x896.png](https://cdn.hashnode.com/res/hashnode/image/upload/v1646748139690/E34nhpbw-.png)

### 3. [Shadows Brumm](https://shadows.brumm.af/)

A more advanced generator that allows you to control the count of layers of shadows, transparency, strength, distances, etc.

![1646747991_1893x932.png](https://cdn.hashnode.com/res/hashnode/image/upload/v1646748147622/Jab4F4ulG.png)

### 4. [Neumorphism](https://neumorphism.io/)

For those into [neuromorphism](https://uxdesign.cc/neumorphism-in-user-interfaces-b47cef3bf3a6) based designs, this generator is a must-have. Sleek and modern-looking UI.

![1646748001_1920x937.png](https://cdn.hashnode.com/res/hashnode/image/upload/v1646748154798/AYeQL4n0Z.png)

### 5. [Shadow Palette](https://www.joshwcomeau.com/shadow-palette/)

Advanced shadow generator with modern UI. Created by one of the best to ever do it when it comes to CSS, [Josh W.Comeau](https://www.joshwcomeau.com).

![1646748041_1890x887.png](https://cdn.hashnode.com/res/hashnode/image/upload/v1646748161183/Ojs1X-S06.png)

### 6. [Shadow Examples](https://getcssscan.com/css-box-shadow-examples)

If generators are not your thing, here is a huge collection of predefined shadows. Just pick your favorite and the code will be automatically copied.

![1646748070_1890x929.png](https://cdn.hashnode.com/res/hashnode/image/upload/v1646748167630/IuETwbrmi.png)

### 7. [Box-shadow.art](https://box-shadow.art/)

Similar to the previous one offers lots of presets. The difference is that you can select them and further customize them if you don't feel the design entirely yet. 

![1646748106_1897x928.png](https://cdn.hashnode.com/res/hashnode/image/upload/v1646748173716/k7LSGruRD.png)

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