Color by number printables
16 free color by number pages with answer keys, from the fish to the cute owl.
All 16 color by number pages
Fish color by number
K and grade 1 (ages 5-6)
Apple color by number
K and grade 1 (ages 5-6)
Butterfly color by number
K and grade 1 (ages 5-6)
Hot air balloon color by number
K and grade 1 (ages 5-6)
Simple turkey color by number
K and grade 1 (ages 5-6)
Happy turkey with pumpkins color by number
K and grade 1 (ages 5-6)
Squirrel with acorns color by number
K and grade 1 (ages 5-6)
Fall leaves color by number
K and grade 1 (ages 5-6)
Snowman color by number
K and grade 1 (ages 5-6)
Simple Christmas tree color by number
K and grade 1 (ages 5-6)
Gingerbread man color by number
K and grade 1 (ages 5-6)
Penguin in a Santa hat color by number
K and grade 1 (ages 5-6)
Cute ice cream color by number
K and grade 1 (ages 5-6)
Santa face color by number
Grades 2 and 3 (ages 7-8)
Cute baby elephant color by number
Grades 2 and 3 (ages 7-8)
Cute owl color by number
Grades 2 and 3 (ages 7-8)
Make your own color by number
First draw your own picture, then turn it into a numbered worksheet with a separate answer key. Drawing uses 1 AI picture; conversion is Premium and uses 1 more.
About these color by number pages
Each page has numbered spaces and a key at the bottom that says which color goes with each number. Easy pages, for K and grade 1, use only the 8 crayons in a basic box, with big numbers. Each crayon in the key has its own pattern, so it still works on a black and white copy. Medium pages use up to 10 colors, for grades 2 and 3. Every page has a separate answer key that shows the finished picture.
These library pages are free for personal and classroom use. Read the license.
Printing and coloring tips
- Before starting, color each crayon in the key with the matching crayon. Kids can then match by color as well as by number.
- Spaces with no number can stay white or take any color your child likes.
- Plain printer paper works for crayons and colored pencils. Use card stock for markers so they don't bleed through.
- Keep the answer key for the end, or print it next to the worksheet for a younger child to copy.
Which ages they suit
K and grade 1 (ages 5-6): easy pages with only the 8 basic crayon colors, big numbers and wide spaces.
Grades 2 and 3 (ages 7-8): up to 10 colors, including light and dark shades, and smaller spaces.
Questions and answers
How does color by number work?
Each space has a number. The key at the bottom of the page shows the color for each number. Color every space with its color and the picture appears.
What ages are color by number pages for?
Easy pages suit K and grade 1 (ages 5 to 6). They use the 8 basic crayon colors and big numbers. Medium pages have more colors and smaller spaces and suit grades 2 and 3.
Will the key work on a black and white copier?
Yes. Each crayon in the key has its own pattern of stripes, dots or zigzags, and the color name is printed under it in large type.
Does each color by number have an answer key?
Yes. Tap Show answer key to see it colored in. Answer key (PDF) gives it as a separate teacher copy, so Print and the worksheet PDF never include it.
Can I make a color by number from my own picture?
Yes, with Premium. Photo to color by number turns a photo straight into one, with a color key and an answer key. You can also make a coloring page from an idea and choose Make it a color by number.
Can I use these pages in a classroom?
Yes. Print as many copies as you need for home or a classroom. Please don't sell them or post the files on another website.