# Background Patterns

> A versatile background pattern component for React, it supports six visual styles and eight customizable mask effects. You can easily add subtle texture or visual flair to any section using pure CSS gradients—no images or external assets required.

- Author: [Efferd](https://21st.dev/@sshahaider)
- Library: [Efferd](https://21st.dev/@sshahaider/library/efferd)
- License: unknown
- Live preview: https://21st.dev/@sshahaider/components/background-patterns

## Install

```bash
npx shadcn@latest add "https://21st.dev/r/sshahaider/background-patterns?api_key=$API_KEY_21ST"
```

Requires a 21st API key (generate one at https://21st.dev/mcp) passed as `API_KEY_21ST`. Free accounts get a limited number of installs per day; unlimited on a paid plan — see https://21st.dev/pricing.

Full component directory: https://21st.dev/llms.txt