What is Neumorphism?
Neumorphism (or "soft UI") is a contemporary design trend that creates a soft, extruded plastic look using shadows. It combines background color, shadows, and highlights to make elements appear as if they're pushing out of or into the background.
How to Generate Neumorphic Designs
Follow these steps to create your perfect neumorphic design:
- Adjust Shadow Controls: Use the horizontal and vertical distance sliders to control shadow placement. Increase blur for softer edges.
- Set Light Source: Choose where the virtual light comes from (top-left, top-right, bottom-left, or bottom-right).
- Customize Colors: Select background and element colors that are similar for authentic neumorphism.
- Control Shape: Adjust border radius for rounded corners and element size for scaling.
- Choose Shadow Type: Select between outset (pushed out), inset (pushed in), or double (both) shadows.
- Use Presets: Try our quick preset buttons for instant design inspiration.
- Copy CSS Code: Once satisfied, copy the generated CSS code to use in your projects.
Best Practices for Neumorphism
- Use subtle color differences between element and background
- Keep shadow intensity low (0.1-0.3) for realistic effects
- Ensure sufficient contrast for accessibility
- Combine neumorphic elements with flat design for balance
- Test designs on different backgrounds and devices
CSS Neumorphism Applications
Neumorphism works well for buttons, cards, form elements, and UI components. It's particularly effective in minimalist designs where subtle depth is needed without heavy skeuomorphism. Use our generator to create perfect neumorphic styles for your next web project.
Pro Tip
For authentic neumorphism, use similar colors for background and elements (usually within 10% brightness difference). This creates the subtle, soft appearance characteristic of the style.