Bee Hive
Neumorphism Generator
Create soft UI shadow effects.
.neumorphic {
border-radius: 50px;
background: #e0e0e0;
box-shadow: 20px 20px 60px #bababa, -20px -20px 60px #ffffff;
}About Neumorphism Generator
Frequently Asked Questions
What is neumorphism?
Neumorphism is a design style combining flat design with subtle 3D effects. Elements appear to extrude from or press into the background using soft shadows.
Why does neumorphism need matching backgrounds?
The effect relies on shadows that blend with the background color. If element and page backgrounds differ, the illusion breaks and looks unnatural.
What's the difference between the shape modes?
Flat is standard raised; Concave curves inward; Convex curves outward; Pressed creates an inset/active state with inset shadows.
Is neumorphism accessible?
It can be challenging for accessibility. Low contrast between surfaces can be hard to distinguish. Add borders or use it sparingly for decorative elements.
What colors work best?
Soft, muted colors work best. Gray tones (#e0e0e0) are classic. Avoid very dark or very light colors where shadows can't be visible.
How is shadow color calculated?
We derive lighter and darker versions of your background color. The intensity slider controls how much lighter/darker the shadows appear.
What distance and blur are best?
Start with distance 10-25px and blur 40-80px. Higher distance creates more dramatic depth; higher blur creates softer edges.
Can I use neumorphism for buttons?
Yes! Use Flat for normal state, Pressed for active/clicked state. The shape change provides clear visual feedback for interactions.
Does neumorphism work on dark themes?
Yes, but with inverted logic. Use a dark gray background with lighter 'shadow' on top-left and darker on bottom-right.
Is neumorphism still popular?
It's evolved beyond the 2020 trend. Modern implementations are subtler, used as accents rather than for entire interfaces. It works well for specific elements.