James @jamesm:
Letโs talk shadows!
Recently, Iโve noticed a few people doing this sort of stroke treatment on containers, buttons and other elements, and it hurts my feelings, lol.
James @jamesm:
Using a dark stroke with opacity enhances the look and feel, especially in a popover or modal context with underlying UI. It's not a make-or-break situation, but it does make a difference. Example:
James @jamesm:
An opaque stroke creates a blending effect with the underlying content, giving a cleaner appearance than a solid stroke color. Here is another example:
James @jamesm:
I've been utilizing this technique for years and have found that opaque strokes improve the look of any shadow they interact with. Give it a try in your next project, you won't be disappointed