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PatternCraft.fun — modern CSS and Tailwind background patterns
PatternCraft.fun is a developer-friendly library of background patterns and gradients designed to drop straight into modern front-end stacks. You can browse a curated gallery, preview each design live, and copy the code with a single click for fast integration into hero sections, cards, dashboards, and marketing pages.
Why PatternCraft.fun stands out
- One-click copy: grab ready-to-use CSS or Tailwind snippets without manual tweaking.
- Live preview: evaluate patterns in context before using them in production.
- Rich catalog: a growing collection of backgrounds and gradients suitable for light and dark UIs.
- Built for modern stacks: snippets are authored with modern CSS and Tailwind for seamless adoption.
- Open source (MIT): use, modify, and ship in commercial projects with permissive licensing.
Ideal use cases
PatternCraft.fun is well suited for landing pages, product hero sections, marketing sites, documentation portals, admin dashboards, signup screens, and component libraries—anywhere you need tasteful visual depth without heavy assets or custom illustration overhead.
How to use PatternCraft.fun
- Open the gallery at patterncraft.fun and pick a pattern.
- Use the live preview to verify contrast and motion (if any).
- Click “Copy” to grab the CSS or Tailwind snippet and paste it into your project.
- Apply the background to a wrapper (e.g., hero, card, or section) and adjust spacing/contrast with your design tokens.
Tailwind quick start (example)
<section class="min-h-64 p-8 rounded-xl text-white">
<h2 class="text-3xl font-bold">Beautiful background, zero hassle</h2>
<p class="mt-2 opacity-90">Dropped in from PatternCraft.fun</p>
</section>
Paste the copied utilities or CSS variables from PatternCraft.fun into your codebase and apply them to the section wrapper as shown above. The exact classes/properties depend on the chosen pattern’s snippet.
Performance and accessibility tips
- Prefer CSS over images: vector-like CSS backgrounds are lightweight and scale crisply across devices.
- Maintain sufficient contrast: verify contrast with your typography and interactive elements.
- Scope selectively: apply backgrounds to containers (heroes/cards) rather than the entire page for readability.
- Support theming: test patterns in both light and dark modes where applicable.
Key features at a glance
Feature | Benefit |
---|---|
Live preview | Quickly validate look and contrast before copying |
One-click copy | Paste directly into code without rework |
Modern CSS & Tailwind | Fits utility-first and component-driven workflows |
MIT-licensed | Safe for commercial and open-source projects |
FAQ
Is PatternCraft.fun free to use?
Yes. The project is open source and permissively licensed, allowing personal and commercial use.
Does it work without Tailwind?
Yes. Each pattern provides pure CSS you can drop into any stack; Tailwind is optional.
How large is the catalog?
The library has surpassed the 100-pattern mark and continues to grow with new additions announced periodically.