Pastel backgrounds

10 original designs, 2 free — click any one to put your own photo on it.

Pastels are high-lightness, low-saturation colours, and that combination reads as calm and non-threatening. They are the standard palette for baby announcements, wellness brands and any design that needs to feel gentle, and they leave plenty of contrast headroom for dark text.

What pastel backgrounds are used for

  • Social media posts

    10 pastel designs suit a social post. Backdrops that survive being shrunk to a thumbnail in a crowded feed.

  • Profile pictures

    10 pastel designs suit a profile picture. Simple backdrops that read clearly inside a small circle.

  • Greeting cards

    10 pastel designs suit a greeting card. Warm, decorative backdrops for cards and personal messages.

Pastel backgrounds by colour

This collection is strongest in blue, green and pink.

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