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Accessibility Note
- Avoid heavy shadows on small body text — they reduce legibility for users with low vision
- Ensure sufficient contrast between text color and background regardless of shadow
- Use the generator's readability preview to evaluate contrast before finalizing
- Decorative shadow effects are best reserved for large display headings
Use the CSS Text Shadow Generator at techconverter.me to design any of these effects visually, adjust each parameter with sliders, and copy the generated CSS directly into your stylesheet.
Examples
Example 1: Subtle Drop Shadow for Body Text
A light drop shadow improves readability of headings over complex backgrounds. Configure one shadow layer:
- Horizontal offset: 1px
- Vertical offset: 1px
- Blur radius: 2px
- Color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3)
Generated CSS:
h1 {
text-shadow: 1px 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}
This is the most common text shadow pattern — subtle enough not to distract, but effective at adding depth to headings on light backgrounds.
Example 2: Dramatic Drop Shadow for Hero Text
For large display headings on a hero section, a more pronounced shadow creates visual impact:
h1.hero-title {
text-shadow: 3px 5px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}
The larger offset and blur radius create a floating effect. Use this sparingly — it works best on large text (48px+) where the shadow has room to breathe.
Example 3: Neon Glow Effect
A neon glow uses multiple stacked shadows with the same color but increasing blur radii. Configure four shadow layers in the generator:
- Layer 1: 0px 0px 4px #00ffff
- Layer 2: 0px 0px 10px #00ffff
- Layer 3: 0px 0px 20px #00ffff
- Layer 4: 0px 0px 40px #00ffff
Generated CSS:
.neon-text {
color: #00ffff;
text-shadow:
0 0 4px #00ffff,
0 0 10px #00ffff,
0 0 20px #00ffff,
0 0 40px #00ffff;
}
The layered approach creates a realistic glow that fades naturally from the text outward. Works best on dark backgrounds.