CSS Button Generator
Controls
Preview & CSS
How to Use
- Pick colors — Choose a background color and text color using the color pickers.
- Adjust spacing — Use the Padding X and Padding Y sliders to control the button's inner space.
- Set shape — Drag the Border Radius slider from sharp (0) to fully rounded (50px).
- Add a border — Increase Border Width and select a Border Color for an outlined style.
- Choose shadow — Toggle between None, Soft, or Strong box shadow presets.
- Copy & paste — Click "Copy CSS" and paste into your stylesheet.
What Is a CSS Button Generator?
A CSS button generator lets you visually design button styles without writing code by hand. You control every visual property — color, size, shape, shadow — and the tool outputs production-ready CSS.
The generated CSS uses standard properties: background, color, padding, border-radius, border, box-shadow, and cursor: pointer. All are universally supported across modern browsers.
Common Use Cases
Tips & Best Practices
Ensure your text color has at least 4.5:1 contrast against the background to meet WCAG AA accessibility.
A padding ratio of 2:1 (horizontal:vertical) is a good starting point for balanced buttons.
Add a :hover rule that darkens the background or shifts the shadow to give users clear feedback.
Always include a visible :focus-visible outline for keyboard navigation accessibility.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I add a hover effect to the generated button?
Copy the generated CSS, then add a .button:hover { background: #darkerColor; } rule. You can use a CSS color like filter: brightness(0.9) for a quick darkening effect.
Can I use these styles with React or Vue components?
Yes. The output is plain CSS that works anywhere — copy it into a CSS module, styled-component, or Tailwind arbitrary value. There are no framework-specific dependencies.
What does border-radius: 50px do for a button?
A border-radius equal to or exceeding half the button's height creates a fully pill-shaped button. Values below that create partial rounding.
Which box-shadow value should I choose?
Use Soft for subtle elevation on light backgrounds. Strong works for hero CTAs that need to pop. None is ideal for flat design systems like Material You or plain utility UIs.