Build production-ready buttons with visual controls for every interaction state—copy complete CSS with :hover, :active, :focus-visible, and :disabled in one click.
A CSS button generator lets you design button styles visually—background, radius, shadow, and interaction states—and exports copy-ready CSS with :hover, :active, :focus-visible, and :disabled rules.
Buttons in production need more than a single background color. Accessible interfaces require distinct hover feedback, pressed (active) states, keyboard focus rings, and muted disabled styling. This generator models each state separately so exported CSS matches what you preview.
Pick a preset (primary, outline, ghost, danger, CTA gradient, icon button, and more), tune shadows and transforms per state, then copy a complete `.btn` ruleset—including `:hover:not(:disabled)`, `:active:not(:disabled)`, `:focus-visible`, and `:disabled`. Tailwind arbitrary-value hints and JSX snippets are included for React handoff.
Everything runs in your browser; button tokens are not uploaded to EverydayTools servers.
Concise answers for common searches — definitions, steps, and comparisons.
At minimum: base styles, :hover:not(:disabled), :active:not(:disabled), :focus-visible for keyboard users, and :disabled with reduced opacity. Skip styling only :focus if you want mouse clicks without persistent rings.
Slightly lift with translateY(-1px) and a deeper box-shadow on hover, then reset transform and shadow on :active. Keep transitions under 200ms for responsiveness.
Use CSS Button Generator when you need full button states and copy-paste .btn rules. Use Box Shadow Generator when tuning shadow layers in isolation for cards or modals.
Each state tab stores background (solid or gradient), box-shadow layers, and transform. Shared padding, radius, text color, and border apply across states. The export builder concatenates pseudo-class rules from that state machine—no server rendering.
Click Primary, Outline, Ghost, Danger, CTA, or another preset strip button to load a full state bundle.
Switch the State tabs (Default, Hover, Active, Focus, Disabled) to adjust background, shadow, and transform for that pseudo-class.
Toggle preview background, size (sm/md/lg), and Show focus ring to validate contrast and keyboard focus styling.
Use Copy CSS for the full ruleset, or Copy All for CSS + inline React + Tailwind + JSX in one clipboard payload.
Input
Default #3b82f6, hover translateY(-1px) + deeper shadowOutput
.btn:hover:not(:disabled) { transform: translateY(-1px); box-shadow: … }Subtle lift on hover signals interactivity without breaking layout—pair with matching active press state.
Input
2px border, transparent fill, focus-visible 2px ringOutput
.btn:focus-visible { box-shadow: …, 0 0 0 2px #3b82f6; }Keyboard users need a visible focus indicator—:focus-visible avoids rings on mouse click in modern browsers.
Common real-world scenarios where this tool saves time.
Generate baseline primary/secondary/danger tokens before moving rules into CSS variables or Tailwind @layer components.
Tune gradient CTA presets with glow shadows, then paste CSS into marketing pages or Webflow custom code.
Preview focus-visible and disabled states on light and dark backgrounds before shipping forms and modals.
Copy JSX markup plus stylesheet rules so engineers paste a working button without re-deriving hover math.
Step-by-step chains that connect related tools for common tasks.
Pick the generator that matches your styling task.
| Goal | Use this tool | Use instead |
|---|---|---|
| Full button with hover/focus/disabled | CSS Button Generator | — |
| Shadow layers only | Box Shadow Generator | box-shadow property |
| Gradient fill without button states | CSS Gradient Generator | background gradient |
| Glass card surface | Glassmorphism Generator | backdrop-filter panels |
| Tailwind utility lookup | Tailwind Cheatsheet | Reference only |
Use CSS Button Generator when you need exportable .btn rules with hover, active, focus-visible, and disabled pseudo-classes. Use Box Shadow or CSS Gradient generators when you are tuning a single property—not a full interactive button.
| Related tool | Use this tool when | Use related tool when |
|---|---|---|
| Box Shadow Generator | You want complete button CSS including hover lift and focus ring. | You only need to craft elevation shadows for cards, modals, or dropdowns. |
| CSS Gradient Generator | You need gradient CTA buttons with interaction states and disabled styling. | You are building background gradients without button pseudo-classes. |
| Glassmorphism Generator | You want solid or gradient marketing buttons with standard shadows. | You need frosted-glass panels with backdrop-filter—not typical buttons. |
Always provide :focus-visible box-shadow or outline. This generator exports a visible ring—keep it or match your brand color.
Pressed state should feel tighter than hover—reduce shadow and reset transform on :active for tactile feedback.
Combine reduced opacity with pointer-events: none and cursor: not-allowed—exported CSS includes all three.
Prefer semantic <button type="button"> for actions. Copy the JSX export or wire keyboard handlers if you must use a div.
Likely cause: Specificity lost to reset CSS or :disabled not excluded
Fix: Use the exported :hover:not(:disabled) selector or increase specificity. Confirm you pasted the full ruleset, not only .btn.
Likely cause: Using :focus instead of :focus-visible
Fix: This tool exports :focus-visible—replace legacy :focus rules in your stylesheet.
Likely cause: Hover state still uses solid color while default uses gradient
Fix: Edit the Hover state tab and set Background to gradient with a slightly shifted stop or darker gradient string.
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Yes—every export includes .btn, .btn:hover:not(:disabled), .btn:active:not(:disabled), .btn:focus-visible, and .btn:disabled rules generated from your preview settings.
Yes—copy the Tailwind tab for arbitrary rounded, padding, and box-shadow utilities on the default state. For full hover/focus lifecycle, paste the CSS into @layer components or extend your theme.
:focus applies whenever the element is focused, including mouse clicks. :focus-visible applies when the browser decides focus should be shown—typically keyboard navigation. This tool styles :focus-visible for WCAG-friendly keyboard rings without annoying mouse users.
Primary, Secondary, Outline, Ghost, Danger, Soft, CTA (gradient), and Icon Button—each with tuned hover, active, focus, and disabled values you can override per state.
Yes—switch Background to gradient on any state tab, or start from the CTA preset with a purple/indigo linear-gradient and glow shadow.
Yes—click Share design link to copy a URL that restores your preset, colors, shadows, and typography in the recipient's browser. No server upload.
Yes—the HTML + CSS tab gives you a button element and a style block with the full :hover, :active, :focus-visible, and :disabled lifecycle.
Yes—unlimited use with no signup. Styles are computed locally in your browser.
No—colors, shadows, and exported CSS are generated client-side. Share links encode settings in the URL only; nothing is stored on EverydayTools servers.
Button style values and exported CSS are computed in your browser. Designs are not uploaded or stored on EverydayTools servers.
Preview uses the same inline styles as exported CSS for each state. Verify in target browsers—gradient and shadow rendering can vary slightly.
For design prototyping and CSS handoff—not a substitute for a full design-system token pipeline or automated a11y testing.
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Reviewed by EverydayTools Editorial Team on 2026-06-02.
Full state lifecycle
Default, hover, active, focus-visible, and disabled—preview and export every pseudo-class.
8 presets + custom
Primary, outline, ghost, danger, CTA gradient, icon button, and more—tweak shadows and radius live.
Copy CSS · HTML · Tailwind
Production CSS, HTML+style block, @layer Tailwind, or JSX—honest exports, no missing pseudo-classes.
Shared (all states)
Hover the main button to feel hover → active transitions
Example of focus-visible ring styling exported in CSS
Complete .btn rules with :hover, :active, :focus-visible, :disabled, and prefers-reduced-motion.
.btn {
background-color: #3b82f6;
border: none;
border-radius: 8px;
padding: 12px 24px;
color: #ffffff;
font-size: 16px;
font-weight: 600;
letter-spacing: 0px;
font-family: inherit;
line-height: 1.25;
text-align: center;
text-decoration: none;
display: inline-block;
cursor: pointer;
box-shadow: 0px 4px 12px 0px rgba(0,0,0,0.20);
transition: background 0.2s ease, background-color 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease, opacity 0.2s ease;
}
.btn:hover:not(:disabled) {
background-color: #2563eb;
box-shadow: 0px 6px 20px 0px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
transform: translateY(-1px);
}
.btn:active:not(:disabled) {
background-color: #1d4ed8;
box-shadow: 0px 2px 8px 0px rgba(0,0,0,0.20);
transform: translateY(0);
}
.btn:focus { outline: none; }
.btn:focus-visible {
box-shadow: 0px 4px 12px 0px rgba(0,0,0,0.20), 0 0 0 2px #3b82f6;
}
.btn:hover:focus-visible:not(:disabled) {
box-shadow: 0px 6px 20px 0px rgba(0,0,0,0.25), 0 0 0 2px #3b82f6;
}
.btn:active:focus-visible:not(:disabled) {
box-shadow: 0px 2px 8px 0px rgba(0,0,0,0.20), 0 0 0 2px #3b82f6;
}
.btn:disabled {
opacity: 0.6;
cursor: not-allowed;
pointer-events: none;
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
.btn, .btn:hover, .btn:active { transition: none; transform: none; }
}