Text Shadow Generator

Typographic shadows have order and visual cost

The text-shadow property accepts a list of shadows applied from front to back. It can improve contrast, create depth or simulate glow, but it can also blur headings and reduce readability. A good effect uses few layers, adequate contrast and preview at the actual usage size.

Start subtle and increase in layers

1. Enter the text and choose the text and shadow colors.
2. Tune offset, blur and layer count while watching readability.
3. Copy the CSS and test it on the real background where the text will appear.

Sources and references for this tool

These references help contextualize formulas, standards, APIs and limitations used on this page. They do not replace professional validation when a result has legal, financial, medical or operational impact.

• text-shadowMDN Web Docs — Practical reference for text-shadow syntax and multiple text shadows.
• CSS Text Decoration Module Level 3W3C — Normative definition of the text-shadow property.

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