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Smooth rounded pebbles in soft muted pastel tones scattered across a pale neutral base

About this illustration

A full-frame arrangement of polished tumbled pebbles in gentle muted pastel hues, evenly lit with soft, subtle shadows. This clean, calm textured background is ideal for web design, product mockups, and minimalist graphic projects.

Prompt: “background of scattered pebble shapes in muted pastels” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (9.0/10): The image closely matches the brief, with a clean consistent arrangement, natural soft lighting, no visible defects, and fully usable as a stock background asset.

Also searched as: pastel pebble background · tumbled stone pattern · muted pastel background · smooth pebble texture

Direct file: 2048×1152 JPG

Using this illustration — common questions

Can I use this pastel pebble pattern 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: “Pastel Pebble Pattern Background” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/pastel-pebble-pattern-background-8c50ef17) — CC BY 4.0
What size is this illustration?
The original is 2048×1152 pixels (JPG); it also downloads at 1280 px and 640 px on the long side. Its wide shape suits website hero banners, YouTube thumbnails, desktop wallpapers and presentation title slides.
Is this illustration AI-generated?
Yes. It was generated by AI from the prompt “background of scattered pebble shapes in muted pastels” and it 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?
Browse the Backgrounds collection, see the similar images below, or describe the exact picture you need and generate it free on this page.

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  --data-urlencode "query=pastel pebble pattern background" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $BUDGETPIXEL_API_KEY"

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