Learn: Adult Coloring Guides & Research
Practical guides and original survey research to help you get more out of adult coloring. Start with the latest, or browse our free printable adult coloring pages to put any of it into practice.
June 12, 2026
Coloring on Paper vs Coloring Apps: Why Most People Still Print
In our 2026 reader survey, 87% of adult colorists chose paper over apps. Here is what print gives you, where apps help, and how to get the best of both.
June 12, 2026
Coloring as a Digital Detox: Trading Screen Time for a Page
41% of colorists in our 2026 survey color to escape screens. Here is how a single page can be a simple, screen free reset for a busy, overstimulated mind.
June 12, 2026
Coloring Before Bed: A Screen Free Way to Wind Down
58% of colorists in our 2026 survey color in the evening. Here is how a short, screen free coloring routine can help you wind down before sleep.
June 12, 2026
How to Choose Colors for a Coloring Page: A Beginner Palette Guide
Choosing colors was the top challenge colorists named in our 2026 survey. Here is a simple palette method so you never freeze over a blank page again.
June 12, 2026
How to Blend Colored Pencils for Smooth, Pro Looking Pages
Colored pencils are the top tool for 53% of colorists in our 2026 survey. Learn simple layering and burnishing techniques for smooth, even, blended color.
April 22, 2026
The 5 Biggest Challenges Adult Colorists Face (2026 Data)
Fear of ruining the page, color choice, hand discomfort: a survey backed breakdown of what actually frustrates adult colorists, with fixes for each.
April 22, 2026
The Unfinished Coloring Page: Why It's Okay to Walk Away
43% of adult colorists feel guilt over unfinished pages. Why that pressure is self imposed, and how to enjoy coloring without it.
April 22, 2026
Bold and Easy vs Highly Detailed Coloring Pages
44% want detailed designs but 40% find them tiring. The honest decision guide between what looks impressive and what you'll actually finish.
April 22, 2026
Colored Pencils vs Markers vs Gel Pens for Adult Coloring
53% of adult colorists use colored pencils, 28% use markers. Here's how to pick the right tool for the design style you actually finish.
April 22, 2026
How to Build the Perfect Adult Coloring Session
Length, time of day, what to listen to: a survey backed guide to a coloring session that actually leaves you feeling better.
April 22, 2026
Is Adult Coloring Still Popular in 2026?
The trend press declared adult coloring dead in 2018. Our adult coloring report says otherwise. Here's what the data shows.
April 22, 2026
Does Adult Coloring Actually Help With Stress?
What 252 US adults told us about whether coloring helps stress, and the honest answer about what it does (and doesn't) do.
April 22, 2026
The 2026 State of Adult Coloring Report
Original research from 252 US adults: who colors, why, with what, and what's actually changed since the 2015 to 2017 boom.
March 3, 2024
The Psychology and Benefits of Coloring
How coloring calms the amygdala and why a simple, low-pressure hobby measurably improves quality of life.
February 3, 2024
Best Markers for Adult Coloring Books
Which markers work best for adult coloring books, recommended picks, and free books designed for markers.
February 3, 2023
How to Pick Color Schemes
A beginner-friendly walkthrough of choosing color schemes for coloring pages, plus free tools that make the choice easier.