What is claymorphism in CSS?

Claymorphism is a UI design trend that makes interface elements look like soft, puffy 3D clay objects. It uses bright saturated colors, large border radii, and multi-layered box shadows — typically a dark drop shadow and a light inner highlight — to create the 3D clay illusion.

How do I create a claymorphism effect in CSS?

A claymorphism effect uses the CSS box-shadow property with multiple layers: a bottom-right dark shadow, a top-left light shadow, and an inset inner glow. Combined with a large border-radius and a bright background color, this creates the characteristic soft clay look. This generator builds the CSS for you instantly.

Is claymorphism different from neumorphism?

Yes. Neumorphism uses muted, near-background colors with subtle extruded shadows for a soft embossed look. Claymorphism uses bright, saturated colors with bolder multi-layered shadows to make elements appear like inflated 3D clay objects. Claymorphism is generally more colorful and visually pop.

What CSS properties does claymorphism use?

Claymorphism relies on: background-color (bright, saturated), border-radius (large, e.g. 20–40px), and box-shadow (multiple layers — dark outer shadow + light outer highlight + optional inset highlight). No special CSS features are required, making it universally supported.

Is this claymorphism CSS generator free?

Yes, completely free. No login or account required. Adjust the controls, preview the effect, and copy the CSS directly into your project.

Free CSS Design Tool

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Clay UI Effects

Generate soft, puffy claymorphism CSS with multi-layered shadows in seconds. Customize colors, border radius, and shadow depth — then copy the CSS.

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See your claymorphism effect update in real-time as you adjust every parameter.

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Color Presets

Start with beautiful preset palettes or pick your own custom colors instantly.

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Get clean, production-ready CSS code you can paste directly into your project.

Preview

Clay Element

CSS

.clay-element {
  background-color: #FF6B6B;
  border-radius: 28px;
  box-shadow:
  8px 8px 20px 0px rgba(201, 67, 67, 0.5),
  -4px -4px 14px 0px rgba(255, 158, 158, 0.8),
  inset 0 2px 10px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.60);
  padding: 32px;
}

Controls

Colors

Background

Dark Shadow

Light Shadow

Shadow

Offset X8px

Offset Y8px

Blur20px

Spread0px

Inner Highlight

Opacity60%

Shape

Border Radius28px

Width200px

Height200px

Padding32px

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