Background patterns are a powerful design tool that can add texture, depth, and visual interest to a website without overwhelming the user. With CSS, you can create a variety of patterns using images, gradients, or shapes, offering an efficient way to enhance your web pages. This article will explore different methods for creating background patterns with CSS, from simple image patterns to more complex gradient and SVG designs.

Why Use CSS for Background Patterns?

Using CSS for background patterns offers several advantages: Efficiency: CSS backgrounds are lightweight and often load faster than large background images. Scalability: CSS patterns, especially those using SVG or gradients, are resolution-independent and look great on any screen size. Customization: CSS provides extensive control over color, size, and repetition, allowing you to fine-tune patterns to fit your brand's style.

CSS offers powerful tools for creating background patterns that are lightweight, scalable, and customizable. From simple gradient stripes to complex SVG patterns, you can achieve stunning designs that enhance your website’s appearance. Experiment with different styles, colors, and shapes to find the pattern that best fits your brand's identity while ensuring a positive user experience.

Collection of free HTML and CSS Background Pattern design examples from Codepen and other resources.

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3D Vertical Blocks Tessellated Pattern - Pure CSS

See the Pen 3D Vertical Blocks Tessellated Pattern - Pure CSS by Josetxu (@josetxu) on CodePen.

3D Interspersed Cuboids Tessellated Pattern - No Div - Pure CSS

See the Pen 3D Interspersed Cuboids Tessellated Pattern - No Div - Pure CSS by Josetxu (@josetxu) on CodePen.

Another CSS Pattern

See the Pen Another CSS Pattern by Temani Afif (@t_afif) on CodePen.

3D Intricate Frames Tessellated Pattern - No Div - Pure CSS

See the Pen 3D Intricate Frames Tessellated Pattern - No Div - Pure CSS by Josetxu (@josetxu) on CodePen.

CSS only intersecting wavy pattern

See the Pen CSS only intersecting wavy pattern by Temani Afif (@t_afif) on CodePen.

Another CSS pattern

See the Pen Another CSS pattern by Temani Afif (@t_afif) on CodePen.

CSS-Only Pattern - Flowers

See the Pen CSS-Only Pattern - Flowers by Arman Borkhani (@armanb) on CodePen.

I don't know how to call this pattern

See the Pen I don't know how to call this pattern by Temani Afif (@t_afif) on CodePen.

xmassy patterns

See the Pen xmassy patterns by Mark Boots (@MarkBoots) on CodePen.

Pure CSS pattern tablets

See the Pen Pure CSS pattern: tablets by Ana Tudor (@thebabydino) on CodePen.

Diagonal wavy pattern

See the Pen Diagonal wavy pattern by Temani Afif (@t_afif) on CodePen.

Reptile Scales Tessellated Pattern - No Div - Pure CSS

See the Pen Reptile Scales Tessellated Pattern - No Div - Pure CSS by Josetxu (@josetxu) on CodePen.

Dark mode Mastodon pattern

See the Pen Dark mode Mastodon pattern by Temani Afif (@t_afif) on CodePen.

Circular CSS pattern

See the Pen Circular CSS pattern by Temani Afif (@t_afif) on CodePen.

CSS radial pattern with subtle animation

See the Pen CSS radial pattern with subtle animation by Aija (@aija) on CodePen.

Leather Sofa Tessellated Pattern - No Div - Pure CSS

See the Pen Leather Sofa Tessellated Pattern - No Div - Pure CSS by Josetxu (@josetxu) on CodePen.

CSS only circular pattern

See the Pen CSS only circular pattern by Temani Afif (@t_afif) on CodePen.

Pure CSS braid pattern

See the Pen Pure CSS braid pattern by Ana Tudor (@thebabydino) on CodePen.

Another CSS Pattern

See the Pen Another CSS Pattern by Temani Afif (@t_afif) on CodePen.

CSS only rhombus pattern

See the Pen CSS only rhombus pattern by Temani Afif (@t_afif) on CodePen.

Pure CSS background pattern

See the Pen Pure CSS background pattern by Ana Tudor (@thebabydino) on CodePen.

Circular pattern

See the Pen Circular pattern by Temani Afif (@t_afif) on CodePen.

Triangle + square + hexagon

See the Pen Triangle + square + hexagon by Temani Afif (@t_afif) on CodePen.

Citrus CSS pattern

See the Pen Citrus CSS pattern by Temani Afif (@t_afif) on CodePen.

3D ZigZagged ZigZag Tessellated Pattern - No Div - Pure CSS

See the Pen 3D ZigZagged ZigZag Tessellated Pattern - No Div - Pure CSS by Josetxu (@josetxu) on CodePen.

They are looking at you!

See the Pen They are looking at you! by Temani Afif (@t_afif) on CodePen.

Arrow CSS patterns

See the Pen Arrow CSS patterns by Temani Afif (@t_afif) on CodePen.

Puzzle Four Pieces (Simpler) Tessellated Pattern - No Div - Pure CSS

See the Pen Puzzle Four Pieces (Simpler) Tessellated Pattern - No Div - Pure CSS by Josetxu (@josetxu) on CodePen.

Generative Art

See the Pen Generative Art by Temani Afif (@t_afif) on CodePen.

Another CSS Pattern

See the Pen Another CSS Pattern by Temani Afif (@t_afif) on CodePen.

Folded zig-zag pattern

See the Pen Folded zig-zag pattern by Temani Afif (@t_afif) on CodePen.

3D Mini Cubes Tessellated Pattern - Pure CSS

See the Pen 3D Mini Cubes Tessellated Pattern - Pure CSS by Josetxu (@josetxu) on CodePen.

Another CSS Pattern

See the Pen Another CSS Pattern by Temani Afif (@t_afif) on CodePen.

CSS only radial pattern

See the Pen CSS only radial pattern by Temani Afif (@t_afif) on CodePen.

Paper Boat Tessellated Pattern - No Div - Pure CSS

See the Pen Paper Boat Tessellated Pattern - No Div - Pure CSS by Josetxu (@josetxu) on CodePen.

CSS-only Oval pattern

See the Pen CSS-only Oval pattern by Temani Afif (@t_afif) on CodePen.

Christmas CSS pattern 🎄 🎄 🎄

See the Pen Christmas CSS pattern 🎄 🎄 🎄 by Temani Afif (@t_afif) on CodePen.

CSS Upholstery Pattern

See the Pen CSS Upholstery Pattern by Chris Smith (@chris22smith) on CodePen.

Blue and purple knitting 💙💜

See the Pen Blue and purple knitting 💙💜 by Gemma Croad (@GemmaCroad) on CodePen.

3D Floating Cubes Tessellated Pattern - No Div - Pure CSS

See the Pen 3D Floating Cubes Tessellated Pattern - No Div - Pure CSS by Josetxu (@josetxu) on CodePen.

3D Lighted Cubes Tessellated Pattern - Pure CSS

See the Pen 3D Lighted Cubes Tessellated Pattern - Pure CSS by Josetxu (@josetxu) on CodePen.

Quarter a circle pattern

See the Pen Quarter a circle pattern by Temani Afif (@t_afif) on CodePen.

Another CSS Pattern

See the Pen Another CSS Pattern by Temani Afif (@t_afif) on CodePen.

Cactus Texture Tessellated Pattern - No Div - Pure CSS

See the Pen Cactus Texture Tessellated Pattern - No Div - Pure CSS by Josetxu (@josetxu) on CodePen.

Triangular pattern

See the Pen Triangular pattern by Temani Afif (@t_afif) on CodePen.

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