This is a semi-dark pattern, sort of linen-y.
Source Sagive SEO
Seamless , tileable CC-0 texture. Created by my own, feel free to use wherever you want!
Source Linolafett
This background has abstract texture with some similarities to wood.
Source V. Hartikainen
Three shades of gray makes this pattern look like a small carbon fiber surface. Great readability even for small fonts.
Source Atle Mo
Some rectangles, a bit of dust and grunge, plus a hint of concrete.
Source Atle Mo
A nice one indeed, but I have a feeling we have it already? If you spot a copy, let me know on Twitter.
Source Graphiste
Prismatic Abstract Background Design
Source GDJ
Remixed from a drawing in 'Analecta Eboracensia', Thomas Widdrington, 1897.
Source Firkin
8 by 8 pixels, and just what the title says.
Source pixilated
A seamless pattern the unit cell for which can be had by selecting the rectangle in Inkscape and using shift+alt+i.
Source Firkin
The rectangular tile this is based on can be had by selecting the rectangle in Inkscape and using shift+alt+i
Source Firkin
The tile this is based on can be retrieved by selecting the rectangle in Inkscape and using shift+alt+i.
Source Firkin
Abstract Arbitrary Geometric Background derived from an image on Pixabay.
Source GDJ
From a drawing in 'Cassell's Library of English Literature', Henry Morley, 1883.
Source Firkin
Black And White Floral Pattern Background Inverse
Source GDJ
A light gray fabric pattern with faded vertical stripes.
Source V. Hartikainen
To get the tile this is formed from select the rectangle in Inkscape and use shift+alt+i.
Source Firkin