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Smooth layered thick wavy lines in a retro rainbow of warm and cool tones fill the frame.

About this illustration

A clean geometric abstract pattern of thick overlapping wavy lines with subtle matte texture and retro color grading. It works well for web backgrounds, poster designs, and presentation backdrops with copy space.

Prompt: “abstract thick wavy lines background” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (9.0/10): The image perfectly matches the brief, has a clean composition, consistent texture, no artefacts, and is immediately usable for a wide range of design projects.

Also searched as: retro abstract pattern · colorful stripes · wave graphic · abstract background

Direct file: 1248×832 JPG

Using this illustration — common questions

Can I use this retro wavy stripes 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: “Retro Wavy Stripes Background” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/retro-wavy-stripes-background-fed62207) — CC BY 4.0
What size is this illustration?
The original is 1248×832 pixels (JPG); it also downloads at 1280 px and 640 px on the long side. Its landscape shape suits blog headers, article images, presentation slides and social link previews.
Is this illustration AI-generated?
Yes. It was generated by AI from the prompt “abstract thick wavy lines background” 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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Find a free stock illustration like “Retro Wavy Stripes Background” and give me the download link and its credit line.

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One request, with an API key from the developer console:

curl -G https://api.budgetpixel.com/v1/stock/images \
  --data-urlencode "query=retro wavy stripes background" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $BUDGETPIXEL_API_KEY"

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