All CS2 Graffiti: Colors, Events, and Prices
All CS2 Graffiti: Colors, Events, and Prices
Graffiti in CS2 lets you spray custom images on walls, floors, and surfaces during matches. From simple team logos to elaborate event-exclusive designs, graffiti is one of the most accessible cosmetic features in the game. This guide covers how graffiti works, what options are available, and what you can expect to pay.
How Graffiti Works
Each graffiti pattern comes with a limited number of charges. When you spray a graffiti during a match, one charge is consumed. Once all charges are used, the graffiti item disappears from your inventory. Sealed graffiti is the tradable and marketable version that has not yet been applied to your loadout. Unsealed graffiti has been opened and bound to your account with its charges ready to use. Only sealed graffiti can be traded or sold on the Steam Market.
- Sealed graffiti: tradable, marketable, charges not yet activated
- Unsealed graffiti: account-bound, charges active, cannot be traded
- Each sealed graffiti grants 50 charges when unsealed
- Sprays last about 7 minutes on surfaces before fading
Color Categories and Popular Designs
Graffiti comes in a single base color that determines the spray color on surfaces. This makes color selection important if you want your sprays to match your team or loadout aesthetic.
| Color | Popular Designs | Sealed Price Range |
|---|---|---|
| White / Gray | Skull, Crown, Ghost | $0.03 - $0.15 |
| Red | Heart, Blood Splatter, No Scope | $0.03 - $0.20 |
| Blue | Water Drop, Ice, Sad Face | $0.03 - $0.15 |
| Green | Dollar Sign, Frog, Leaf | $0.03 - $0.15 |
| Yellow | Smiley, Star, Lightning | $0.03 - $0.20 |
| Pink / Purple | Unicorn, Neon, Flower | $0.03 - $0.25 |
Event-specific graffiti from Major tournaments and operations carries special value. These limited-edition sprays were only available during their respective events and tend to hold higher prices due to restricted supply.
Note: Once you unseal graffiti, it becomes permanently bound to your account. Make sure you actually want to use it before opening.
Event-Exclusive Graffiti
Major championships, operations, and seasonal events have all featured exclusive graffiti patterns. The Major graffiti often features team logos and player autographs as spray designs. Operation graffiti tends to include themed artwork matching the operation setting. These event-exclusive items often appreciate over time as supply diminishes and nostalgia grows.
CS2 GRAFFITI DATABASEAre Graffiti Items Worth Collecting
Most standard graffiti items sit at the floor price of a few cents, making them excellent for personal use without any real financial commitment. Collectors who focus on event-exclusive and rare color variants can build interesting collections, though the returns are modest compared to skins or stickers. The real value of graffiti is the in-match expression it offers at a nearly negligible cost.
