CSS Text Shadow Generator

How to Use

1. Adjust horizontal and vertical offset to position the shadow.
2. Set blur radius for shadow softness.
3. Pick a shadow color and adjust opacity.
4. Type custom preview text to see how it looks.
5. Copy the generated CSS with the copy button.

CSS Text Shadow

The CSS text-shadow property adds shadow effects to text. You can control the horizontal and vertical offset, blur radius, and color of the shadow. It is commonly used for headings, hero text, embossed effects, and improving text readability over images.

Design Tips

• Subtle shadows (1-2px offset, low opacity) add depth without looking dated.
• White text with a dark shadow improves readability on image backgrounds.
• Zero offset with only blur creates a glow effect.
• Negative offsets place the shadow above or to the left of the text.

Use Cases

• Headings and hero text: Add depth and visual impact to page titles and banner headlines.
• Logos and branding: Create distinctive text effects for brand names without using image files.
• Retro and neon effects: Combine bright colors with glow effects for vintage or cyberpunk aesthetics.
• Accessibility and contrast: Improve text readability over busy backgrounds or images by adding a contrasting shadow.
• Embossed and letterpress effects: Use light and dark shadows together to simulate raised or pressed text.

Accessibility Considerations

Text shadows can improve or harm readability depending on how they are used. A subtle dark shadow behind light text on an image background enhances contrast and makes text easier to read. However, heavy or brightly colored shadows can reduce legibility, especially for users with low vision or dyslexia. Always test your shadow settings with actual content and verify that the text meets WCAG contrast requirements (4.5:1 for normal text, 3:1 for large text) without relying solely on the shadow for contrast.

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