Realistic 3D push button with beveled edges, pressed and unpressed states for interactive UI mockups.

Step 1: Button Base

Rounded rectangle 120×50px, radius 8px. Fill medium gray #6b7280.

Step 2: Bevel and Emboss

Bevel & Emboss: Pillow Emboss, Depth 150%, Size 4px. Creates raised 3D surface.

Step 3: Top Highlight

Gradient Overlay: white to transparent top-to-bottom at 20% opacity.

Step 4: Unpressed State

Label as "Default". Shadow below: Distance 4px, Size 6px.

Step 5: Pressed State

Duplicate. Invert bevel direction. Move button down 2px. Reduce shadow to 1px.

Step 6: Active Glow

On pressed state, add Inner Shadow: white, Distance 0, Size 3px for inset look.

Step 7: Label Text

Embossed text effect: dark gray, Inner Shadow 1px for engraved appearance.

That's it! You've completed this tutorial. Experiment with the techniques and share your results with the Designstacks community.