90 Subtle Patterns

Subtle Patterns for Photoshop

Download for free this set of subtle patterns and use them to create simple backgrounds.

This set contains 28 simple subtle patterns for Photoshop that you can download for free. If you are looking for free Photoshop patterns for commercial use, try our pack.

For creating your own pattern you first have to learn how to make a repeating pattern in Photoshop. I usually use the Offset filter to make seamless patterns.

Photoshop patterns are really easy to use in graphic design projects. For example, you can use it to create website backgrounds.

Using a simple pattern for your website header is in trend and looks awesome. I for example use one of these subtle patterns as Tumblr background.

There are all kinds of subtle patterns and most of them are made using simple line patterns. Also pixel patterns are really popular.

What Is A Subtle Pattern?

So, a subtle pattern is one that is clean and simple. It can have thin lines, subtle flowers, pixel shapes, etc. The subtle pattern has light tones of gray and white. But, it can also have other color tones as long as the patterns is not that visible.

A seamless pattern with a simple and clean design is perfect for all kinds of projects. Use it in website design, for greeting cards, for banners, flyers, templates, backgrounds and so on.

Online you can find a free pattern maker to make your own patterns using basic shapes like triangle shapes, lines or circles.

Create a simple background in just a few seconds. Often subtle patterns are used for website backgrounds because they are simple and have light colors.

Subtle Patterns and Backgrounds(PAT & JPG)

You get the subtle patterns in two color versions: a light gray and a light tone of blue. If you want to change the color, use a Gradient Map in Photoshop.

The pack includes 45 background patterns in 2 color versions. You get the Photoshop patterns and the JPG images:

• 90 subtle patterns for Photoshop (PAT file)
• 90 Subtle background patterns (JPG files)

How To Use Subtle Patterns In Photoshop

To use these subtle patterns in Photoshop you first have to load the PAT file using the Preset Manager.

Ones you’ve done that you can add it as Pattern Overlay using layers styles. Or, you can use the Pattern Fill layer.

Background Patterns for Websites

Use the JPG images to add a subtle background for your website. This is the background pattern CSS code:

background-image: url("subtle-pattern.jpg");
background-repeat: repeat;

You can find more details about Photoshop patterns in the section below.

About Photoshop Patterns

If you’ve never used Photoshop patterns before and you are unsure how to use them, please take a couple of minutes and check out these great resources:

• What Are Photoshop Patterns
• How To Install Photoshop Patterns
• How To Use Photoshop Patterns

The Photoshop patterns are popular graphic design resources used to create backgrounds or to add texture to text, objects, etc. There are all kind of Photoshop patterns like floral patterns, wood patterns, paper patterns, pixel patterns, etc.

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