You no longer have to settle for a plain page or section because CSS background patterns can easily make the areas look lively and lovely. Equally important, you get to make some sections stand out using this CSS trick. Suppose you want that and need a solution. Look at these 50 best CSS background patterns and see what works best.
1. Circles and dottes
See the Pen Circles and dottes by yoksel (@yoksel) on CodePen.
As the name suggests, the CSS background pattern has a combination of circles and dots. They form a colorful and eye-catching background, no doubt. The author is Yoksel, and it uses CSS (SCSS).
2. Corners Pattern
See the Pen Corners by yoksel (@yoksel) on CodePen.
It is a combination of many diamonds that form a beautiful background pattern. Its author is also Yoksel, and it is coded with CSS (SCSS).
3. Argyle Pattern
See the Pen Argyle Pattern by carpe numidium (@carpenumidium) on CodePen.
It mixes diamonds of various colors and sizes to form an eye-catching background pattern. The author Carpe Numidium used CSS to come up with it.
4. Pattern CSS3
See the Pen Pattern CSS3 by Gino Farías (@ginirsss) on CodePen.
The pattern uses a single shape with the same color. However, they are separated by spaces with different background colors to form a beautiful background pattern. The author Gino Farias uses HTML (Haml) and CSS (Less).
5. Striped Background
See the Pen Striped Background by yoksel (@yoksel) on CodePen.
It has stripes of different attractive colors. It also has a repetitiveness which creates an incredible background pattern. Its author Yoksel uses CSS this time around.
6. Crappy Recreation of the Book Cover
See the Pen Crappy Recreation of the Book Cover of *The Flame Alphabet* by Chris Coyier (@chriscoyier) on CodePen.
If looking for an eye-catching background pattern, this choice is undoubtedly perfect. It uses waves with different colors to make it beautiful and outstanding. Its author is none other than Chris Coyier, and the languages are HTML (Haml) and CSS (SCSS).
7. Blueprint Pattern (CSS3)
See the Pen Blueprint pattern (CSS3) by Dean (@tennowman) on CodePen.
The blue background and the white borders surely make this CSS background pattern a blueprint. It has big squares that are also subdivided into other squares. Its author is Dean, and it is coded using CSS.
8. Hearts
See the Pen Hearts by yoksel (@yoksel) on CodePen.
As the name suggests, the CSS background patterns have heart shapes of different colors alternating hence beautiful and eye-catching. Its author, Yoksel, uses CSS only to come up with this attractive pattern.
9. CSS Patterns
See the Pen CSS Patterns by Scott Littlewood (@scottlittlewood) on CodePen.
This is a beautiful set of CSS background patterns, giving you beautiful choices to choose from. They have different colors, including orange, green, blue, and red. The patterns are also different, and some of them are boxes, lines, and diagonal lines. The author Scott Littlewood uses HTML and CSS.
10. CSS Background Rainbow
See the Pen by Bennett Feely (@bennettfeely) on CodePen.
It has beautiful patterns that are as colorful as the rainbow. Therefore, you can rest assured that they will be beautiful and eye-catching. Its author, Bennett Feely, used CSS only to develop this attractive background pattern.
11. Bubble Layout
See the Pen ·•● Bubble • Layout ●•· by LegoMushroom (@sol0mka) on CodePen.
These CSS background patterns allow you to choose the background color of your choice. You have several colors to choose from, and upon choosing one, that becomes the background of the text that follows. It keeps changing depending on your choice. Its author LegoMushroom uses HTML, CSS, and JS.
12. Sliding Diagonals Background Effect
See the Pen Sliding Diagonals Background Effect by Chris Smith (@chris22smith) on CodePen.
The name says it all because the background has diagonals of different colors that keep sliding. As they do so, they create a stylish background hard to miss. The author Chris Smith uses HTML and CSS to code the CSS background pattern.
13. Pure CSS Gradient Background Animation
See the Pen Pure CSS Gradient Background Animation by Manuel Pinto (@P1N2O) on CodePen.
Gradient never disappoints as it is always beautiful and eye-catching. Fortunately for you, this background pattern precisely uses that design approach. It uses HTML and CSS to create the pattern, and the author is none other than Manuel Pinto.
14. Background Pattern
See the Pen Background Pattern by eZ UI Design (@eZ_UI) on CodePen.
This CSS background pattern has many letters As and as of different sizes. They also have an animation effect making it beautiful. The author is the Ez UI Design using HTML and CSS. It was created in 2019 on 24th September.
15. Background Animation
See the Pen Pure CSS animated bubble background by Momika Shrestha (@Momika) on CodePen.
It is a background pattern with bubbles that are shiny and attractive. Upon hovering in the background, the position of the bubbles seems to shift, and they become more invisible. The author Isaac Suttell uses HTML, CSS, and JS.
16. Pure CSS Animated Background
See the Pen Pure Css Animated Background by Mohammad Abdul Mohaiman (@mohaiman) on CodePen.
It is an amazing CSS background pattern perfect to use, especially with headers. Besides the background, there are also animated cubes of different sizes. They can really be refreshing to any visitor who visits your site. The author Mohammad Abdul Mohaiman used HTML and CSS to code it.
17. Pure CSS Particle Animation
See the Pen Pure CSS Particle Animation by Takeshi Kano (@tonkotsuboy) on CodePen.
To a greater extent, the CSS background pattern is not different from the common one that uses an image as the background. However, it is relatively lively due to the animated particles. The author, Takeshi Kano, used HTML and CSS to code it.
18. CSS Doodle Lernin’
See the Pen CSS Doodle Lernin’ by Rebecca Eilering (@rebeccaeilering) on CodePen.
This static CSS background pattern is pretty. It is a pattern of crosses of different sizes and colors, and the combination makes it lovely. The author uses HTML and CSS. The brain behind it is Rebecca Eilering
19. Drops
See the Pen Drops by yoksel (@yoksel) on CodePen.
As the name says, the CSS background patterns use drops. They have different colors forming a beautiful pattern. The author is Yoksel, whereas it uses CSS only to achieve this amazing background pattern.
20. CSS Pattern
See the Pen CSS Pattern by Ee Venn Soh (@vennsoh) on CodePen.
Other than the lack of animation, this background pattern has a striking resemblance to the kaleidoscope design. However, you are at liberty to customize it, including adding a scrolling animation. The author is Ee Venn Soh, and it uses CSS only.
21. Neon Hexagons Pattern
See the Pen Neon Hexagons Pattern by Amelia Bellamy-Royds (@AmeliaBR) on CodePen.
It is a neon billboard pattern that’s also animated. Equally important, expect a gradual change in colors, and the transition is usually gentle and smooth. Its author is Amelia Bellamy-Royds, whereas it used HTML and CSS. Last but not least, it is customizable.
22. Silver Scale
See the Pen Silver scale by yoksel (@yoksel) on CodePen.
It is a spiral pattern, and since every spiral is an element on its own, the developer is at liberty to choose various gradients for each. It is customizable, including adding animation. This design authored by Yoksel uses CSS only.
23. Simple Pattern with CSS3
See the Pen Simple pattern with CSS3 by Jorge Epuñan (@juanbrujo) on CodePen.
It is simple, no doubt combining diamond patterns and gradient. Its author is Jorge Epunan, whereas it uses JTML (Haml) and CSS (Less).
24. Tablecloth Pattern
See the Pen Tablecloth by yoksel (@yoksel) on CodePen.
It is no secret that you can mistake this background for a tablecloth literally. From the lines to the colors, that pattern has a striking resemblance to a table cloth. Its author is Yoksel, and it uses CSS (SCSS).
25. Coloured Wave Pattern
See the Pen Waves by yoksel (@yoksel) on CodePen.
It is a CSS background pattern made of beautiful waves. In addition to the striking patterns, the colors are also attractive and eye-catching. The colors alternate, and the pattern repeats itself at some point. The author is also Yoksel, and it uses CSS only.
26. CSS Pattern Play – 4
See the Pen CSS Pattern Play – 4 by Praveen Puglia (@praveenpuglia) on CodePen.
It is a CSS background pattern that resembles modern bricks. They are white and beautiful. The author is Praveen Puglia. On the other hand, it uses CSS only to bring out the eye-catching pattern.
27. CSS pattern Tablecloth
See the Pen CSS pattern tablecloth by Dani Checa (@danichk) on CodePen.
This is yet another CSS background pattern that looks like a tablecloth. Its red and white boxes look beautiful, especially since they alternate repetitively. Its author is Dani Checa, whereas it only uses CSS to achieve a stylish background.
28. CSS Pattern Play – 6
See the Pen CSS Pattern Play – 6 by Praveen Puglia (@praveenpuglia) on CodePen.
This is yet another one of the best CSS background patterns authored by Praveen Puglia. For this particular one, the design is similar to that of a piece of cloth. The color is blue, and the alternating shades of this color bring out something beautiful. It uses CSS only.
29. Cross Pattern
See the Pen cross pattern by Markus Hollinger (@bowman003) on CodePen.
It is a background pattern that uses many crosses to make an attractive design. It also introduces various background gradients to add beauty. It uses CSS, whereas the author is Markus Hollinger.
30. Christmas Tapestry
See the Pen Christmas Tapestry by ilithya (@ilithya) on CodePen.
As its name hints, this CSS background pattern is a tapestry of Christmas trees. It also has animated symbols to give life to the background. The author is ilithya, and it uses HTML and CSS.
31. CSS Pattern: Basket Weave
See the Pen CSS Pattern: Basket Weave by Mark Deutsch (@doytch) on CodePen.
One must admit that the background pattern looks like the weave that makes a basket. The black background and the intertwining white and grey lines make it beautiful. The awesome pattern uses CSS, whereas the author is Mark Deutsch.
32. CSS Pattern
See the Pen CSS pattern by Justyna J (@justynaj) on CodePen.
The CSS background pattern combines diamond and gradient to make it striking. Its author is Justyna J, whereas it uses CSS.
33. Underwater CSS Pattern
See the Pen underwater css pattern by Laura Sage (@ThePixelPixie) on CodePen.
The pattern is similar to the view when under the water. From the blue color to the waves, it is an intriguing background indeed. The author is Laura Sage, whereas it uses CSS only.
34. Stripe CSS Patterns 1
See the Pen Stripe CSS Patterns 1 by Valentin Dzhankhotov (@vushe) on CodePen.
This CSS background pattern has several columns that illustrate various striped designs. Each column uses a combination of a colored background, thin and thick lines. The author is Valentin Dzhankhotov, whereas it uses HTML and CSS.
35. Daily CSS Images Challenge
See the Pen #DailyCSSImages Challenge: Day 17 + 18 + 19 + 20 (Vampire, Zombie, Choice1 – Mummy, Choice 2 – Werewolf) by dok de leon (@dokdeleon) on CodePen.
Are you looking for a background pattern with a Halloween theme? If you are nodding, this CSS style is an ideal choice. It combines werewolves, mummies, zombies, and vampires, and they alternate to form an amazing pattern. The author is Dok De Leon, whereas it uses CSS.
36. CSS Patterns
See the Pen CSS Patterns by Jeremy Misavage (@jmisavage) on CodePen.
With this option, you get to choose several patterns. They include diamond zig, zig, stripes, and polka patterns. You can also combine plain and stripes if you deem it fit. The author is Jeremy Misavage, whereas it uses both HTML and CSS.
37. Pipes
See the Pen Pipes! a JS generated background pattern by Tommy Hodgins (@tomhodgins) on CodePen.
This CSS background pattern resembles a piping system. The pattern and colorful background make it visually appealing. You are also at liberty to add new features and customize them since the code is simple. Its author is Tommy Hodgins, whereas it uses CSS and JS.
38. The Surface
See the Pen The Surface by Tiffany Rayside (@tmrDevelops) on CodePen.
If you want a modern style without putting much effort, this CSS background pattern is perfect. It keeps changing after every click, and the transition is a smooth, beautiful animation. The author is Tiffany Rayside, whereas the code uses HTML, CSS, and JS.
39. CSS Background Pattern
See the Pen CSS Background Pattern by carpe numidium (@carpenumidium) on CodePen.
It is a collection of many overlapping diamonds that make an amazing pattern. The black background and the blue borders blend perfectly, taking the beauty to a whole new level. Its author is Carpe Numidium, whereas it uses CSS only to facilitate the background pattern.
40. Background Pattern Animation
See the Pen Background Pattern Animation by ichimonzi (@ichimonzi) on CodePen.
These CSS background patterns are animated, thus easily grabs the attention of anyone who visits your site. They are three in total with different patterns, colors, and animation. The author is ichimonzi, whereas it uses HTML and CSS.
41. Dynamic SVG Background Pattern Maker
See the Pen Dynamic SVG Background Pattern Maker by Dudley Storey (@dudleystorey) on CodePen.
This CSS background pattern is a combination of interconnected circles that form something beautiful. Equally important, you are at liberty to change some aspects of the pattern. They include the size, color, spacing, thickness, and radius. The author is Dudley Storey, whereas it uses HTML, CSS, and JS.
42. Background Patterns
See the Pen background patterns by Pei (@fantaghiro) on CodePen.
Thanks to its author, Pei, developers now have an opportunity to choose from over 30 best CSS background patterns. They have various background colors and patterns to meet the different needs of a developer or company. The code uses HTML and CSS.
43. CSS Background Patterns –Boxes
See the Pen CSS Background Patterns – Boxes by Praveen Puglia (@praveenpuglia) on CodePen.
This is a static background pattern that revolves around boxes. Out of the two options at your disposal, one has wide boxes whereas the other has small ones. Therefore, you can choose to go for either depending on the given situation. The author is Praveen Puglia, and it uses HTML and CSS.
44. Endless Autoscrolling Background Pattern
See the Pen Endless Autoscrolling Background Pattern by Nils Riedemann (@riedemann) on CodePen.
As its name implies, the CSS background pattern has beautiful art scrolling automatically and continuously. The author is Nils Riedemann, whereas it uses HTML and CSS.
45. CSS Background Pattern
See the Pen CSS background pattern (no img) by Ha Hyun Yong (@lovefield) on CodePen.
It uses an animated city that looks amazing. The developer is Ha Hyun Yong, whereas it uses HTML, CSS, and JS.
46. Emoji Ajax Type Ahead
See the Pen Emoji Ajax Type Ahead by Tobi Weinstock (@tvweinstock) on CodePen.
The name says it all since the background pattern is made up of emojis. Interestingly, you get to choose the emoji that you will use. The author is Tobi Weinstock, and it uses HTML. CSS and JS.
47. Background Pattern
See the Pen background pattern by yuanchuan (@yuanchuan) on CodePen.
Just at a glance, you can tell that the CSS background pattern is a modern design, not forgetting beautiful and unique. The author is yuanchuan, whereas it uses HTML, CSS, and JS.
48. Children in Need CSS Background Pattern
See the Pen Children in Need CSS Background Pattern by Chris Smith (@chris22smith) on CodePen.
This is a beautiful CSS background pattern characterized by an attractive background color. In addition to that, there are many well-spaced dots with different yet pretty colors for a great pattern. The author is Chris Smith, whereas it uses HTML and CSS.
49. Infinite Scrolling Background
See the Pen Infinite Scrolling Background by Josh Scarbrough (@Scarbrough9) on CodePen.
It allows you to use your background to inform your users of the services that you offer. Besides that, it has animation and beautiful background colors to grab attention. The author is Josh Scarborough, whereas it uses HTML and CSS.
50. Grid, Flex, and Background Patterns
See the Pen Grid, Flex, and background patterns by Liam (@liamj) on CodePen.
First of all, the CSS background patterns are stylish, beautiful, and eye-catching. Additionally, it has animated text hence stands out. The author is Liam, whereas it uses HTML and CSS.