About Our Color by Number Worksheets
Printable Scholar offers free printable color by number worksheets featuring popular themes kids love — christmas, halloween, thanksgiving, easter, spring, and more. Each worksheet includes a color key with numbered swatches so children can match colors to numbered regions on the page.
Our color by number pages come in two difficulty levels. Standard sheets have clear outlines where the picture is visible before coloring — perfect for younger children (ages 4-7) learning number recognition and color matching. Mosaic sheets break the image into small stained-glass-style tiles, hiding the picture until it's fully colored in. These are more challenging and rewarding for older kids (ages 8-12) and adults.
Every worksheet is formatted for standard US Letter paper (8.5 × 11 inches) at 300 DPI and prints crisp and clean on any home printer. The color key is included right on the page — no need to print multiple sheets. Simply download the PDF, print, and start coloring.
Frequently Asked Questions
What age group are these color by number worksheets for?
Our color by number worksheets are designed for children ages 4-12. Standard difficulty sheets with 8 colors are great for younger kids (ages 4-7), while mosaic (stained glass) sheets with 10-12 colors provide a fun challenge for older children (ages 8-12) and adults.
What is the difference between standard and mosaic color by number?
Standard color by number sheets have clear outlines where you can see the picture before coloring. Mosaic (stained glass) sheets break the image into small tiles — like a stained glass window — so the picture is hidden until you color it in. Mosaic sheets are more challenging and rewarding.
Are these color by number sheets really free?
Yes, every color by number worksheet is completely free. No sign-up, no email, no hidden fees. Just click Download PDF and print as many copies as you need for personal or classroom use.
What paper size do the color by number PDFs use?
All color by number PDFs are formatted for standard US Letter paper (8.5 x 11 inches) at 300 DPI for crisp, clear printing. They work perfectly on any home or office printer.
What coloring supplies work best?
These worksheets work great with crayons, colored pencils, markers, and gel pens. For younger children, thick crayons or jumbo colored pencils are easiest to grip. For mosaic sheets with small tiles, fine-tip colored pencils give the most control. If using markers, consider printing on cardstock to prevent bleed-through.
