Mermaid Coloring Pages

There’s something magical about mermaids—half underwater mystery, half shimmering imagination. With these printable mermaid coloring pages, kids (and adults alike) can dive into a sea of creativity where sparkling tails, seashell crowns, and friendly ocean creatures are all waiting to be brought to life with color.

Each sheet invites people of different age groups into their own underwater world. They get to decide what the ocean looks like, how many shades of blue it holds, or whether their mermaid wears pearls, starfish, or seaweed as accessories. The fun is in the freedom—and in the endless ways to make each page feel unique.

There’s no pressure to stay in the lines or pick the “right” shades—just space to imagine, explore, and enjoy. Grab your crayons, markers, or colored pencils, and let the underwater adventure begin.

How to Use these Printables?

These pages are designed to be simple to use and easy to enjoy, no matter the setting. Here’s how to get started:

1. Download and print: Click the link below to download your favorite printable mermaid coloring pages. Each design is available as an individual ready-to-print PDF, so you can choose and print the ones you like best within minutes.

2. Gather your supplies: Crayons, markers, colored pencils—it all works. Want a touch of shimmer? Try metallic gel pens or glitter glue. For digital artists, the PDF can also be uploaded into apps like Procreate or GoodNotes for on-screen coloring.

3. Print again and again: Because this is a digital download, you can reprint your child’s favorite mermaids as many times as you like. Try different color themes, turn pages into rainy day crafts, or use them for party activities.

What You’ll Find Inside

This collection includes a mix of styles and scenes to suit different moods, ages, and imaginations, such as:

• Classic mermaid designs: Flowing hair, scaled tails, and gentle ocean waves, perfect for kids who want a dreamy, undersea adventure.
• Little Mermaid coloring pages: Inspired by the beloved story, these pages are great for fans of fairy tales and sea princesses.
• Black and white mermaid coloring page options: Clean, detailed outlines ready for color. These pages are ideal for those who want to add their own background elements or patterns.
• Mermaid coloring pages for adults: More intricate illustrations with detailed designs, perfect for older kids, teens, or grown-ups who enjoy relaxing, meditative coloring.

💡 Try These Fun Craft Ideas!

Coloring is just the beginning. Once your pages are filled with color, try turning them into something even more magical with these creative, mermaid-themed craft ideas:

Underwater gallery wall:

Create a mini ocean mural by hanging finished pages together on a wall or bulletin board. Add some paper seaweed, bubbles, or fish cutouts around the edges to complete the underwater vibe.

DIY mermaid crowns:

Cut out seashells, pearls, or coral from the coloring pages and glue them onto strips of cardstock to make custom crowns. Kids can wear them while playing, reading, or coloring their next mermaid masterpiece.

Pop-up ocean scenes:

Fold a piece of construction paper in half and glue a colored mermaid to the back panel. Add pop-up sea creatures, rocks, or waves in front for a 3D scene that opens like a storybook.

Coloring Tips

1. Try ocean-inspired palettes:

Go beyond blue! Coral pink, seafoam green, and lavender can give your mermaids a dreamy, magical look. You can even invent their own underwater color schemes based on how they imagine the ocean feels.

2. Add shine with metallics or glitter:

Mermaids and sparkles go hand in hand. Try adding a few accents with metallic gel pens, glitter crayons, or even a light touch of glitter glue. A little shimmer goes a long way.

3. Experiment with textures

For printed pages, kids can layer markers over crayons for bold contrast or use colored pencils to blend soft gradients. On a tablet, textured brushes can mimic bubbles, waves, or sand for extra dimension.

4. Create “mood mermaids”:

Choose colors based on different moods or themes. A “sunset mermaid” might have oranges and purples, while a “midnight mermaid” could be all deep blues and silver. It’s a great way to explore color psychology while having fun.

Fun Facts About Mermaids

Mermaids may be mythical, but their stories have traveled across oceans and centuries. Here are a few surprising and magical facts that make these underwater legends even more fun to learn about—and color:

The word “mermaid” comes from Old English

It’s a mix of mere (meaning sea) and maid (meaning young woman). So “mermaid” literally means “sea woman.” Simple (and kind of poetic).

The original “Little Mermaid” had a very different ending

Hans Christian Andersen’s 1837 story The Little Mermaid didn’t have the happy ending most people know from the movie. In the original, the mermaid faces tough choices and doesn’t end up with the prince.

We’d Love to See What You Created!

Brought one of our designs to life with your coloring skills? We’d love to feature it! Just email us your creation at team@jollycoloringpages.com and you might see it featured on our website.

Love the designs? Save them to Pinterest to keep them handy for your next coloring session. And feel free to share the link with friends, teachers, or anyone who enjoys coloring too!