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Overlapping translucent pastel watercolor blobs arranged on a plain white background

About this illustration

Translucent rounded watercolor shapes in gentle pastel hues overlap softly against a clean white background. This calm, minimal abstract design works well for stationery, web headers, and gentle brand backgrounds.

Prompt: “soft pastel blobs overlapping like watercolor” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (9.0/10): The image perfectly matches the brief, with smooth natural watercolor blending, no artifacts, and a clean balanced composition that is highly usable for design work.

Also searched as: pastel watercolor background · abstract watercolor blobs · soft pastel abstract · overlapping watercolor shapes

Direct file: 1408×1408 JPG

Using this illustration — common questions

Can I use this soft pastel watercolor blobs 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: “Soft Pastel Watercolor Blobs” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/soft-pastel-watercolor-blobs-35a05e79) — 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 “soft pastel blobs overlapping like watercolor” 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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