How to create a shadow gradient for a rectangle in PSD like this one?

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I would like to create something like this in Photoshop. Any hints? :)

Hi loft, welcome to GD.SE! Do you have a more specific question on where you're getting stuck? This looks to be a solid square on the top layer with 2 gradient layers below it. — AndrewH, Jul 31 '17 at 20:59
Hi AndrewH, Thank you for your feedback. I am getting stuck with the background layers. How can I create the two gradient background layers, which fit the 3d effect? — loft, Aug 1 '17 at 8:16

Billy Kerr · Accepted Answer · 2017-08-01 09:58:50Z

Create a rectangle shape layer, duplicate it, move it down and to the left.
Select the bottom shape layer. Add an anchor point, convert it to a corner point.
Click and drag the points to make the back shape.
Add a gradient fill, and adjust the angle.

AndrewH · Accepted Answer · 2017-08-01 13:02:21Z

For multi-gradient shapes you will need to use multiple gradient layers.

So have your foreground rectangle on the top layer.

Have the horizontal gradient at the bottom.

Place the vertical gradient in the middle and use a layer mask to hide the left side of the layer to show the gradient layer below it.

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