CSS Multiple Shadows Layerer
Create layered box-shadow stacks from repeatable values.
Stack shadows for realistic depth
A single box-shadow looks flat; real depth comes from layering several shadows with different blurs and opacities — a tight one for definition and a soft one for lift. This tool lets you stack multiple shadow layers and preview the combined effect.
Composing multi-layer shadows by hand means juggling a long comma-separated value, which a visual builder makes far easier. Add and tune layers until the elevation looks natural, then copy the full box-shadow declaration.
Copy-ready layered shadow
Comma-separating several box-shadows — a tight one for the edge, a soft one for depth — is what reads as real elevation. Built in your browser.
Frequently asked questions
How are the shadow layers generated?
Each layer's vertical offset grows by your base amount (8px, 16px, 24px…) and its blur by 12px, all in the same color, stacked in one box-shadow.
Why stack shadows instead of using one large shadow?
Layered shadows mimic how real light falls off, giving a tight shadow near the element and a soft one further out. A single large blur looks flat and muddy.
How many layers should I use?
Three to five. Each layer adds painting cost, and with a low-opacity color like rgba(15,23,42,.12) more layers mostly just darken the result.
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