A subtle shadowed checkered pattern. Increase the lightness for even more subtle sexiness.
Source Josh Green
This is so subtle: We’re talking 1% opacity. Get your squint on!
Source Atle Mo
Formed by distorting the inside front cover of 'Diversæ insectarum volatilium : icones ad vivum accuratissmè depictæ per celeberrimum pictorem', Jacob Hoefnagel, 1630.
Source Firkin
From a tile that can be had by selecting the rectangle in Inkscape and using shift+alt+i.
Source Firkin
On a large canvas you can see it tiling, but used on smaller areas, it’s beautiful.
Source Paul Phönixweiß
From a drawing in 'Art Embroidery', M.S. Lockwood and E. Glaister, 1878.
Source Firkin
From a drawing in 'At home', J. Sowerby, J. Crane and T. Frederick, 1881.
Source Firkin
A repeating background for websites with a texture of black groove stripes.
Source V. Hartikainen
Some rectangles, a bit of dust and grunge, plus a hint of concrete.
Source Atle Mo
Prismatic Groovy Concentric Background 4
Source GDJ
Embossed lines and squares with subtle highlights.
Source Alex Parker
Tiny little fibers making a soft and sweet look.
Source Badhon Ebrahim
A mid-tone gray pattern with some cement looking texture.
Source Hendrik Lammers
You know you love wood patterns, so here’s one more.
Source Richard Tabor