Use it carefully
Soft UI has very low contrast, which makes buttons hard to identify for many users. Combine it with clear labels, icons and visible focus states, and keep important actions in a higher-contrast style (WCAG 1.4.11 asks for 3:1 for UI components).
Frequently asked questions
Why does it need a mid-tone background?
The light shadow must be lighter and the dark shadow darker than the background; pure white or black leaves no room.
What is the pressed style?
Inset shadows that make the element look pushed in, useful for active states.
Is it free?
Yes.

