🔶 The anatomy of a glassmorphism card: from flat to premium in 3 layers That sleek, frosted glas...🔶 The anatomy of a glassmorphism card: from flat to premium in 3 layers That sleek, frosted glas...
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Yurii Volot
• Nov 19
🔶 The anatomy of a glassmorphism card: from flat to premium in 3 layers
That sleek, frosted glass effect on modern dashboards? It's all about layering the right effects in the right order.
Layer 1: The base shape A simple rounded rectangle with an orange accent element in the corner. Clean geometry, nothing fancy yet.
Layer 2: Blur + Inner shadow → Layer blur at 74px for the frosted glass foundation → Inner shadow (X: -8, Y: 1, Blur: 13) with #FF541B to create that warm edge glow
Layer 3: Glass effect refinement → Drop shadow (Y: 16, Blur: 28.5) at 5% opacity for subtle elevation → Glass properties: Refraction 63, Depth 38, Dispersion 100, Frost 81 → Light angle at -50° with 80% intensity
But depth? Depth converts.
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Andi Gola
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• Nov 20
awesome
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shamas ali
• Nov 19
hat's key! The "depth converts" insight is perfect, and this 3-layer breakdown is the ultimate recipe for premium glassmorphism.
What is the single most important psychological effect that the warm orange inner shadow (#FF541B) adds to the overall "premium" feel of the card?...
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Said Rouah
• Nov 19
great work
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