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Bold chunky abstract shapes in cobalt blue, red, and yellow sit above a large pale empty copy space

About this illustration

Smooth chunky abstract shapes cluster at the top of this vertical frame, leaving clean unobstructed empty space below. This design is ideal for social media story graphics, promotional headers, and text overlay layouts.

Prompt: “vertical story background of chunky abstract shapes in cobalt, red and yellow at the top, bold, empty space below” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (9.0/10): The image closely matches the brief with clean, smooth shapes, no artefacts, and ample usable empty space at the bottom for text or design elements.

Also searched as: color block background · vertical copy space · cobalt red yellow background · social media template

Direct file: 1152×2048 JPG

Using this illustration — common questions

Can I use this colorful abstract story background illustration for free, commercially?
Yes. This illustration is licensed CC BY 4.0, so you can use it in commercial and personal projects — websites, ads, social media, videos and client work — at no cost. The one condition is the credit: “Colorful Abstract Story Background” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/colorful-abstract-story-background-e3f36904) — CC BY 4.0
What size is this illustration?
The original is 1152×2048 pixels (JPG); it also downloads at 1280 px and 640 px on the long side. Its portrait shape suits phone wallpapers, Pinterest pins, Instagram and TikTok posts and magazine-style layouts.
Is this illustration AI-generated?
Yes. It was generated by AI from the prompt “vertical story background of chunky abstract shapes in cobalt, red and yellow at the top, bold, empty space below” and passed an AI review for quality and safety before listing. The downloaded file carries the IPTC “AI-generated” marker and its licence details.
Where can I find more backgrounds images like this?
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