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Blurred diagonal rainbow light refraction streaks glow against a dark deep purple background

About this photo

Smooth, diffused spectral rainbow light streaks overlap diagonally across a dark background, creating a dynamic, luminous abstract effect. This soft vibrant pattern works well as a modern website background, graphic design overlay, or digital art accent.

Prompt: “abstract light refraction patterns in rainbow colors” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (8.0/10): Matches the brief perfectly with smooth vibrant rainbow refraction, only minor soft blur from the refraction effect and no other flaws.

Also searched as: rainbow refraction · abstract light pattern · rainbow background · spectral glow · prism light effect

Direct file: 2048×1152 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this rainbow light refraction pattern photo for free, commercially?
Yes. This photo 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: “Rainbow Light Refraction Pattern” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/rainbow-light-refraction-pattern-b7802a9b) — CC BY 4.0
What size is this photo?
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 photo AI-generated?
Yes. It was generated by AI from the prompt “abstract light refraction patterns in rainbow colors” 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 abstract images like this?
Browse the Abstract collection, see the similar images below, or describe the exact picture you need and generate it free on this page.

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