How do I create a colored CSS shadow?

Adjust color, blur, spread, and offset; the tool previews the box-shadow live and gives you the CSS to copy, including multi-layer shadows.

How do I make a shadow look natural?

Tint the shadow toward the surface's own hue rather than pure black, and use a soft blur with a small offset for a realistic, modern look.

Can I stack multiple shadows?

Yes — box-shadow accepts a comma-separated list, and the tool lets you layer several for depth.

Shadow Color Generator

Derive hue-tinted colored shadows from the primary color, avoiding pure-black shadows

Reference Color

Style

Hue Shift 0°

Preview

CSS Output

Ready-to-use shadow variables

About CSS Shadow Generator

Create layered colored box-shadow effects with live preview. Customize offset, blur, spread, and color per layer. One-click CSS copy. Ambient, neon, or retro styles. Multiple shadow layers stack independently — each with its own offset, blur, and color — and the preview renders the combined result live.

Good for giving cards and buttons a sense of depth — a colored shadow tends to tie back to a brand palette better than a default black one.

Common questions

How do I create a colored CSS shadow? Adjust color, blur, spread, and offset; the tool previews the box-shadow live and gives you the CSS to copy, including multi-layer shadows.
How do I make a shadow look natural? Tint the shadow toward the surface's own hue rather than pure black, and use a soft blur with a small offset for a realistic, modern look.
Can I stack multiple shadows? Yes — box-shadow accepts a comma-separated list, and the tool lets you layer several for depth.