# Box shadow

Draws a shadow around an element.

## What does `box-shadow` do?

`box-shadow` draws a shadow around an element: sideways offset, downward offset, blur and color.

```css
.card { box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgb(0 0 0 / 15%); }
```

Level: Apprentice · [More CSS terms at this level](https://www.ask-codey.com/glossary/subjects/css/apprentice)

Updated: September 27, 2026

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