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Elevation Style Generator

Generate elevation styles for UI components with realistic shadows that reflect depth levels. Inspired by Material Design, this tool helps you visualize and export CSS for layered interfaces.

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CSS Elevation Style Generator

Create and customize shadow effects for depth and elevation in your designs

Shadow Properties

X Offset 0px
Y Offset 1px
Blur Radius 3px
Spread 0px
Opacity 0.2
Shadow Color #000000

Preset Elevations

Preview

Level 1 Elevation

Generated CSS

Elevation Examples

How to Use This Tool

  1. Adjust the shadow properties using the sliders
  2. Choose a shadow color and opacity
  3. Toggle inset for inner shadows
  4. Select a preset for common elevation levels
  5. Copy the generated CSS code for use in your project

Shadow Properties Explained

  • X Offset: Horizontal shadow position (negative for left)
  • Y Offset: Vertical shadow position (negative for up)
  • Blur Radius: How much the shadow is blurred
  • Spread: How much the shadow grows/shrinks
  • Opacity: Shadow transparency (0-1)
  • Inset: Changes shadow from outer to inner

Best Practices

Use elevation to create visual hierarchy and depth in your interfaces. Lower elevations (1-3) work well for cards and components, while higher elevations (4-5) are good for modals and floating elements. Maintain consistency in your elevation levels across your application for a cohesive design language.

Key Features

Predefined Elevation Levels

Choose from standard elevation levels (1–24) inspired by Material Design.

Custom Shadow Controls

Manually adjust blur radius, offset, spread, and color for a unique look.

Live Element Preview

See your elevation effect on sample cards and buttons in real time.

Copy CSS Code

Export the generated box-shadow style with one click.

Color Customization

Tweak the shadow color and background to fit your design theme.

Frequently Asked Questions

Elevation refers to the depth or z-axis distance of elements, represented visually through shadows to suggest layering.

Yes, the tool includes shadows based on Google’s Material Design elevation levels.

Yes, you can manually adjust all shadow parameters like blur, offset, and spread.

Yes, the preview adapts to different screen sizes for realistic testing.

Absolutely. The Elevation Style Generator is 100% free and doesn’t require login.

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