# Slide Backgrounds That Do Not Fight the Text

Presentations improve when backgrounds support the message instead of competing with it. These notes describe how I make slide backgrounds with [Raphael AI](https://raphael.app).

## Ask for calm images

```
abstract soft gradient of deep blue and teal with subtle paper texture,
large empty area on the left, minimal, 16:9, no text
```

## Three useful types

1. **Abstract textures** for title and section slides.
2. **Blurred scenes** (office, nature, city) for quote slides.
3. **Single object on plain background** for a slide about one concept.

## Contrast check

Put your real text on the image. If you need a shadow or outline to read it, the background is too busy. Lower detail or add a darker overlay.

## Consistency

Use the same palette across the whole deck. Generate all backgrounds in one session with one style phrase.

## File tips

- Export at 1920 x 1080.
- Compress images so the deck stays small enough to email.

Generator: https://raphael.app