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1---
2title: Shadow Size Indicates Elevation
3impact: MEDIUM
4tags: visual, shadow, elevation, hierarchy
5---
6 
7## Shadow Size Indicates Elevation
8 
9Larger blur and offset means higher elevation. Use a consistent shadow scale across your UI.
10 
11**Correct (elevation scale):**
12 
13```css
14:root {
15  --shadow-1: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
16  --shadow-2: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
17  --shadow-3: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
18}
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20.card { box-shadow: var(--shadow-1); }
21.dropdown { box-shadow: var(--shadow-2); }
22.modal { box-shadow: var(--shadow-3); }
23```
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