CSS Background Pattern Generator
Generate a repeating CSS background pattern from gradients, no image needed.
Patterns made of pure CSS
Repeating background patterns — stripes, dots, checks, grids — can be built entirely from CSS gradients, with no image file at all. This generates such a pattern and copies the code, so you get a lightweight, scalable background that never blurs and weighs almost nothing.
Pick a pattern and copy the CSS.
Why CSS patterns beat image tiles
Building a pattern from CSS rather than a tiled image has real advantages: there is no file to load, it stays perfectly crisp at any scale, and you can recolour or resize it by changing a value. The trick is that gradients, which fade between colours, can be made to switch abruptly to create hard-edged stripes and shapes, then repeated. Patterns work best as subtle texture — a faint pattern adds interest to a plain background without competing with the content, while a bold, busy pattern behind text destroys readability. A gentle CSS pattern is a lightweight way to give a flat background a little depth and character.
CSS Background Pattern Generator FAQ
Why use a CSS pattern instead of an image?
No file to load, perfect crispness at any size, and easy to recolour or resize — a CSS pattern is lighter and more flexible than a tiled image.
How should I use background patterns?
Subtly — a faint pattern adds texture without competing with content, while a bold, busy one behind text destroys readability.
Is anything uploaded?
No. The pattern is generated in your browser.