500+ Free Subtle Patterns for Minimalist Designs
There are times when in designing a website or other forms of graphic designs, we want to add texture, but not too much texture! With that in mind, we decided to share with you today a lineup of over 500 useful and free delicate and subtle patterns, both in light and dark colors. These type of patterns are very useful if you want a minimalist background for websites or for printed materials like brochures and posters. Subtle patterns are easy on the eyes and do not add clutter to any layout. Subtle patterns are not only useful as backgrounds, but they are also great for adding some texture to photos.
For easy browsing, we put the patterns and textures into two groups: light and dark subtle patterns. I hope you will find something useful from this post!
I. LIGHT DELICATE SUBTLE PATTERNS
The first set of these subtle patterns have light colors–either in ivory or very light gray hues. Simply click on the link below the preview image and it will take you on the source page where you can download the set or the individual patterns that you like.
14 Elegant Subtle Patterns for Web Designs
A set of 14 tiling and seamless patterns in minimal and subtle designs. These are great as background for websites. Using them for dark website designs will create contrast while using them for a light-colored website will create a minimalist and clean look. Whichever look you want to achieve, these patterns are worth trying.
Subtle Light Tile Pattern Volume 1
This set is comprised of 4 light tile patterns ideal to create a subtle and original light web background for your next project.
Subtle Light Tile Pattern Volume 2
This second volume also includes 4 light patterns but in different intricate designs.
Subtle Light Tile Pattern Volume 3
This third set of subtle light patterns is perfect for adding textures or as background for websites and blogs.
Subtle Light Tile Pattern Volume 4
Volume Four of these patterns are subtle textures of wood, dots, leather, and vintage pattern.
Subtle Light Tile Pattern Volume 5
Last and fifth volume of these patterns has subtle textures of concrete, wood, and crumpled paper.
Tiny Pixel Patterns
This set of 35 really delicate and subtle patterns comes in light shades. Thus, they are perfect for minimalist designs.
11 Light Photoshop Patterns
A collection of 11 light, minimal patterns to get you started! They are helpfully provided as a pattern file to load straight into Photoshop.
5 Free Tileable Subtle Patterns
A set of five repeating and subtle patterns that can be used for the backgrounds of your websites and applications. They come with light colors and are available in PNG format.
Soft Light Patterns
This pack contains 10 soft patterns that you can use in all sorts of projects like web sites, backgrounds, textures, etc. The patterns are compatible with Photoshop CS3 and above.
20 Repeatable Pixel Patterns
The download includes Photoshop PAT file. This means that you can overlay the patterns on virtually all elements/shapes.
300+ Subtle Light Patterns
Subtle Patterns as its name suggests offers over 300 subtle and highly refined patterns that are ready to use in your projects, both print or web. The patterns are all neutral colors and range from a polished and geometric style to more natural textures and organic styles.
II. DARK SUBTLE PATTERNS
The following patterns have subtle textures but in dark colors. These are perfect to use as a background for minimalist websites that are almost white. Hit the title of the entry to download the patterns that you like.
Subtle Dark Patterns Volume 1
This pack contains four dark tile patterns: wood, suede, fabric, and concrete. These are ideal for creating a subtle and original dark texture or background.
Subtle Dark Patterns Volume 2
This second pack contains four dark tile patterns: planing wood, heavy paper, hard tissue, cardboard patterns.
25 Seamless Pixel Patterns for Photoshop
Here is another set of 25 pixel patterns for Photoshop. These are incredibly versatile, easy to use and make a brilliant addition to a plain background.
Soft Dark Patterns
This pack includes 18 soft dark pixel patterns for all sorts of projects like web sites, backgrounds, textures, etc. The patterns are compatible with Photoshop CS3 and above. They are free to use for both personal and commercial projects. Attribution is not necessary, but always highly appreciated.
20 Seamless Photoshop Grid Patterns
These Photoshop patterns (.PAT) come in both black and white with a transparent background. This means that you can change their look by changing the background to any color you want. The download pack also includes a set of 20 500px x 500px transparent .pngs – one for each pattern.
Pack 70 Black Patterns
This set includes 70 different patterns in black. These are compatible with at least Photoshop Cs3.
10 Dark Subtle Patterns for Photoshop
A set of 10 dark subtle patterns which are absolutely handy for filling backgrounds. The download includes a PAT file and JPEGs for quick use.
For more dark web backgrounds, check out our collection of free black patterns.
