CSS Shadows (Elevation)
Simple yet effective way to add shadows to create a depth/elevation effect.
The shadows are in accordance to Material Design specifications (24 levels of depth).
Don’t forget to check the demo.
CSS Class Name | Description |
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no-shadow |
Remove any shadow |
inset-shadow |
Set an inset shadow |
shadow-1 |
Set a depth of 1 |
shadow-2 |
Set a depth of 2 |
shadow-N |
Where N is an integer from 1 to 24. |
shadow-transition |
Apply a CSS transition on the shadow; best use in conjunction with hoverable classes |
Example:<div class="shadow-1">...</div>
The shadows above point towards the bottom of the element. If you want them to point towards the top of the element, add up
before the number:
CSS Class Name | Description |
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shadow-up-1 |
Set a depth of 1 |
shadow-up-2 |
Set a depth of 2 |
shadow-up-N |
Where N is an integer from 1 to 24. |