Coloring Inspiration

Get ideas for your next coloring page with these colored examples.

Sometimes the hardest part of coloring is figuring out which colors to use.

Here you’ll find finished coloring pages alongside the original black-and-white drawings and the color palettes used. You can copy the colors, try a different combination, or just see what catches your eye.

Fairy Coloring Inspiration
Soft blue, pink, and yellow tones give this fairy a gentle, magical look, with a natural woodland feel.
Unicorn Coloring Inspiration
Try rainbow colors on the mane and lighter shades on the body to make this unicorn stand out.
Beach Coloring Inspiration
Keep the sky and water soft and light to create a calm, dreamy feeling throughout the scene.
Mushroom Coloring Inspiration
Keep the mushroom cap brighter than the house to make the little home the main focus.
Dragon Coloring Inspiration
Use a lighter color on the belly and darker shades on the body to add simple contrast.
Halloween Coloring Inspiration
Use deep blues in the sky so the warm orange pumpkin becomes the brightest part of the scene..
Unicorn Coloring Inspiration
Try one rainbow color for each section of the mane to create a bright and playful effect.
Ice Cream Coloring Inspiration
Pastel pink tones and a red cherry give this ice cream scoop a fun and playful look.
Ocean Coloring Inspiration
Lime green and orange tones give this anglerfish an electric look, while its glowing lure adds a fun touch.
Fall Coloring Inspiration
Use a mix of warm and darker autumn shades to make the squirrel blend naturally into the fall scene.
Cupcake Coloring Inspiration
Give the cape and costume bold contrasting colors to make this little cupcake look extra heroic.
Rainbow Coloring Inspiration
Use softer colors in the forest and brighter rainbow shades to make the unicorn pop.

How to Use These Coloring Ideas

You don’t have to copy the colors exactly. Use these examples as a starting point, then change things around and make the picture your own.

Take a look at how the colors work together, where darker shades are used, and how a simple background can change the whole picture.

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Copy the palette
Use the same colors as the example and see how your page turns out.
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Change a few colors
Keep the main colors, then swap a few of them for your own favorites.
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Create your own version
Use the example for ideas, then color the page however you like. There are no rules here.

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