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Overlapping horizontal pale blue watercolor brush strokes against a white background

About this illustration

Soft horizontal light blue watercolor sweeps darken gently where layers overlap, creating a calm, airy textured backdrop. This design works perfectly for website backgrounds, greeting card bases, and presentation copy-space.

Prompt: “light blue background of watercolor brush strokes in overlapping horizontal sweeps, pale blue pooling darker where they cross” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (9.0/10): Fully matches the brief, has natural organic watercolor texture with no visible flaws, and is highly usable as a design background asset.

Also searched as: light blue watercolor background · horizontal brush stroke texture · pale blue watercolor backdrop

Direct file: 1408×1408 JPG

Using this illustration — common questions

Can I use this light blue watercolor brush strokes 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: “Light Blue Watercolor Brush Strokes Background” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/light-blue-watercolor-brush-strokes-background-2011bf02) — CC BY 4.0
What size is this illustration?
The original is 1408×1408 pixels (JPG); it also downloads at 1280 px and 640 px on the long side. Its square shape suits Instagram posts, profile or album art and product-grid thumbnails.
Is this illustration AI-generated?
Yes. It was generated by AI from the prompt “light blue background of watercolor brush strokes in overlapping horizontal sweeps, pale blue pooling darker where they cross” 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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