20 Minimalist Backgrounds for a Simpler Desktop
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1. Vivid 2
A shock of color on a metallic gradient. Magnifique.
By Alexander234.
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2. Plus
This colorful vintage pattern is just busy enough without being distracting.
By MEGAFATBOY.
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3. Blue Crystal
Swim to the surface of this beautiful fractal pool.
By DISIVION.
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4. Rock On, Pixel Hand
Because cursors are boring.
Via J A S P E R.
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5. Chess
The perfect game, rendered in beautiful simplicity.
By Chris Bogie.
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6. Classic TV
This vintage boob tube has a painterly feel.
By Luis.Viera.
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7. Rainbow Colors
For when you just need some color.
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8. TETЯIS
Now the theme music is in your head, too.
By Skltwn.
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9. TAPE, MINIMAL
For the analog enthusiast.
By NEGATIVE0.
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10. Cloud Storage
A clever one for those who work on the web.
By Satchell Drakes.
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11. Charlie’s Shirt
You’re a good man, Windows 7.
By Rodrigo Muniz.
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12. The Epic Begins
The only thing better than a fresh desktop wallpaper is a litter of baby Ninja Turtles. Combine the two with this green background.
It’s based on a popular T-shirt design.
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13. Arcify
Gaze into this colorful portal. Go on, do it.
By Adam Bachman.
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14. Darth Trimmer
You’ve got to wonder if Lord Vader ever pined for a simpler life, free of galactic distractions.
In a related story, “Galactic Distraction” is an awesome band name.
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15. Solar System
If you like feeling small every time you turn on your computer, snag this slick illustration.
By Guillaume Cabanel.
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16. Apple Bold in ROYGBIV
For the Apple fan boys and girls, this beautifully textured wallpaper comes in a variety of hues — even a rainbow version.
By Tibneo.
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17. Brain
Analytic / Creative
By Jack.
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18. Clouds
Keep your wispy cirrus uncinus. We like our clouds chunky and minimal, thank you very much.
By brianlechthaler.
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19. NES Minimalist
You’ll feel the buttons beneath your thumbs on every boot.
By *tdj1337.
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20. Share
Lastly, a text design that’s dear to our social media hearts.