From a tile that can be had by selecting the rectangle in Inkscape and using shift+alt+i.
Source Firkin
To get the tile this is based on select the rectangle in Inkscape and use shift+alt+i
Source Firkin
From a drawing in 'Les Chroniqueurs de l'Histoire de France depuis les origines jusqu'au XVIe siècle', Henriette Witt, 1884.
Source Firkin
Not the most creative name, but it’s a good all-purpose light background.
Source Dmitry
Lovely light gray floral motif with some subtle shades.
Source GraphicsWall
From a drawing in 'Les Chroniqueurs de l'Histoire de France depuis les origines jusqu'au XVIe siècle', Henriette Witt, 1884.
Source Firkin
Geometric triangles seem to be quite hot these days.
Source Pixeden
Bit of a strange name on this one, but still nice. Tiny gray square things.
Source Carlos Valdez
A car pattern?! Can it be subtle? I say yes!
Source Radosław Rzepecki
Just to prove my point, here is a slightly modified dark version.
Source Atle Mo
To get the tile this is based on select the rectangle in Inkscape and use shift+alt+i.
Source Firkin
Super subtle indeed, a medium gray pattern with tiny dots in a grid.
Source Designova
The classic 45-degree diagonal line pattern, done right.
Source Jorick van Hees
Tiny little fibers making a soft and sweet look.
Source Badhon Ebrahim
This one is so simple, yet so good. And you know it. Has to be in the collection.
Source Gluszczenko
I guess this is inspired by the city of Ravenna in Italy and its stone walls.
Source Sentel
The rectangular tile this is based on can be had by selecting the rectangle in Inkscape and using shift+alt+i
Source Firkin
Prismatic Hexagonalism Pattern No Background
Source GDJ
Inspired by a pattern seen on a public domain image of a very old tile. To get the unit cell, select the rectangle in Inkscape and use shift+alt+i.
Source Firkin
The perfect pattern for all your blogs about type, or type-related matters.
Source Atle Mo
First pattern tailor-made for Retina, with many more to come. All the old ones are upscaled, in case you want to re-download.
Source Atle Mo
Honestly, who does not like a little pipe and mustache?
Source Luca Errico
To get the tile this is based on, select the rectangle in Inkscape and use shift-alt-i.
Source Firkin
Prismatic Abstract Geometric Background derived from an image on Pixabay.
Source GDJ