CSS Depth

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Below is the same component in four states: flat vs depth, and light vs dark. Use the toggle to switch themes and see how the depth version still feels clear, layered, and “premium”.

Before: Flat UI

Single background color, hard border, no depth. It works, but it feels a bit like a wireframe — especially in dark mode.

JD

John Doe

Product Designer · Active

After: Depth & Layers

Same layout, same content, but with color shades and two shadows: a soft top glow and a subtle bottom drop.

JD

John Doe

Product Designer · Active now

Layered color Dual shadows Hover lift