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.
April 22, 2026
The 5 Biggest Challenges Adult Colorers Face (2026 Data)
Fear of ruining the page, color choice, hand discomfort: a survey backed breakdown of what actually frustrates adult colorers, with fixes for each.
April 22, 2026
The Unfinished Coloring Page: Why It's Okay to Walk Away
43% of adult colorers 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 colorers 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.