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Top down view of wet dark asphalt with a diagonal iridescent rainbow oil sheen under overcast light

About this photo

Full frame close-up of damp black asphalt marked with a thin, vibrant iridescent rainbow streak from leaked oil. This neutral, moody texture works well for gritty urban design projects, environmental editorial content and pattern overlays.

Prompt: “wet black asphalt with a rainbow sheen of oil, top view, overcast light” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (9.0/10): Perfectly matches the brief with natural overcast lighting, a realistic iridescent oil sheen, no artifacts and sharp consistent asphalt texture, only very minor subtle grain variation keeps it from a perfect 10.

Also searched as: wet asphalt texture · oil rainbow sheen · dark pavement top view · urban surface texture

Direct file: 1152×1440 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this rainbow oil sheen on wet asphalt 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 Oil Sheen On Wet Asphalt” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/rainbow-oil-sheen-on-wet-asphalt-f13a7b4f) — CC BY 4.0
What size is this photo?
The original is 1152×1440 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 photo AI-generated?
Yes. It was generated by AI from the prompt “wet black asphalt with a rainbow sheen of oil, top view, overcast light” 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 textures images like this?
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