freeCodeCamp/curriculum/challenges/english/01-responsive-web-design/applied-visual-design/create-texture-by-adding-a-subtle-pattern-as-a-background-image.md

---
id: 587d78a5367417b2b2512ad8
title: Create Texture by Adding a Subtle Pattern as a Background Image
challengeType: 0
videoUrl: 'https://scrimba.com/c/cQdwJC8'
forumTopicId: 301052
dashedName: create-texture-by-adding-a-subtle-pattern-as-a-background-image
---

# --description--

One way to add texture and interest to a background and have it stand out more is to add a subtle pattern. The key is balance, as you don't want the background to stand out too much, and take away from the foreground. The `background` property supports the `url()` function in order to link to an image of the chosen texture or pattern. The link address is wrapped in quotes inside the parentheses.

# --instructions--

Using the url of `https://cdn-media-1.freecodecamp.org/imgr/MJAkxbh.png`, set the `background` of the whole page with the `body` selector.

# --hints--

Your `body` element should have a `background` property set to a `url()` with the given link.

```js
assert(
  code.match(
    /background:\s*?url\(\s*("|'|)https:\/\/cdn-media-1\.freecodecamp\.org\/imgr\/MJAkxbh\.png\1\s*\)/gi
  )
);
```

# --seed--

## --seed-contents--

```html
<style>
  body {

  }
</style>
```

# --solutions--

```html
<style>
  body {
    background: url("https://cdn-media-1.freecodecamp.org/imgr/MJAkxbh.png");
  }
</style>
```