# beautiful-shadows

> Claude/Codex skill by [@mengto](https://omgskills.com/library/mengto/index.md) · 6.8k stars · Updated 2026-10-18

Apply exact Tailwind arbitrary shadow utilities for polished, layered neutral elevation. Use when compact cards, controls, panels, popovers, hero media, feature callouts, or modal-like containers need refined shadows without default Tailwind shadow scales or colored tinting.

## Install

```sh
git clone https://github.com/MengTo/Skills /tmp/Skills && ln -s /tmp/Skills/agent-skills/web-design/beautiful-shadows ~/.claude/skills/beautiful-shadows
```

## From README

Beautiful Shadows Use When A surface needs polished, layered elevation. Default Tailwind shadows feel too generic or blunt. The design needs neutral, refined depth without colored glow. Shadow Utilities Use these exact Tailwind classes. Beautiful sm Use for compact cards, form controls, pills, and quieter surfaces. Beautiful md Use for cards, panels, popovers, and the default elevated surface style. Beautiful lg Use for hero media, feature callouts, modal-like containers, and the strongest lift. Examples Rules Use Beautiful sm for compact cards, form controls, pills, and quieter surfaces. Use Beautiful md for cards, panels, popovers, and the default elevated surface style. Use Beautiful lg for hero media, feature callouts, modal-like containers, and the strongest lift. Pair with a clean surface fill and a consistent radius. Use one shadow strength per component state unless an interaction clearly changes elevation.

## Links

- HTML page: https://omgskills.com/library/mengto/skills/beautiful-shadows/
- GitHub: https://github.com/MengTo/Skills
- Author: [@mengto](https://omgskills.com/library/mengto/index.md)

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