Dive into a world of shimmering scales, hidden shipwrecks, and magical underwater friends. These 26 free pages go way beyond the classic mermaid-on-a-rock—you’ll find purrmaids, merdogs, unicorn mermaids, fairy mermaids with wings, and even a paper doll with mix-and-match outfits. Little hands can start with big bold shapes like the Splashing Mermaid Tail, while detail lovers can explore underwater castles and kelp forests. Fun fact: the word “mermaid” comes from the old words for “sea” + “woman”—so it literally means “sea woman.”
What’s Inside This Collection?
For Little Hands: Start with the Cute Mermaid Waving Hello Coloring Page—big bold shapes and thick lines make it easy to stay inside the lines.
For Young Artists: Try the Mermaid Princess and Dolphin Coloring Page for a sweet friendship scene with two characters to bring to life.
For Detail Lovers: The Mermaid in Kelp Forest Coloring Page features tall swaying plants and hidden sea life, perfect for patient colorists.
Fan Favorite: Don’t miss the Mermaid Paper Doll with Outfits Coloring Page—color the seashell tops, cut them out, and play dress-up with your own custom mermaid!
Beautiful Mermaid Face Portrait Coloring Page
A close-up portrait of a beautiful mermaid with flowing hair.
Cute Mermaid Waving Hello Coloring Page
A friendly mermaid waving with a happy smile.
Splashing Mermaid Tail Coloring Page
A large mermaid tail splashing out of the ocean water.
Cat Mermaid Purrmaid Coloring Page
A cute cat mermaid with whiskers and a fish tail.
Mermaid Dog Puppy Coloring Page
A cute puppy-mermaid hybrid with floppy ears and fish tail.
Little Baby Mermaid Coloring Page
An adorable baby mermaid with a tiny tail.
Merman Prince with Shell Horn Coloring Page
A brave merman prince blowing a magical conch shell.
Curly Hair Mermaid Coloring Page
A joyful mermaid with beautiful curly hair.
Mermaid Sitting on Rock Coloring Page
A cheerful mermaid sitting on a rock by the sea.
Unicorn Mermaid Rainbow Tail Coloring Page
A magical unicorn mermaid with a horn and sparkly tail.
Mermaid Princess and Dolphin Coloring Page
A mermaid princess swimming alongside her friendly dolphin.
Mermaid with Fish Friends Coloring Page
A joyful mermaid playing with her fish friends.
Merman Boy Swimming Adventure Coloring Page
An adventurous merman boy exploring the ocean.
Fairy Mermaid with Wings Coloring Page
A magical fairy mermaid with delicate butterfly wings.
Magic Mermaid Casting Sparkles Coloring Page
A mermaid casting magical sparkles above calm waves.
Kitty Mermaid Underwater Chase Coloring Page
A playful kitty mermaid chasing fish in the sea.
Beautiful Mermaid with Sea Flowers Coloring Page
A graceful mermaid amid sea flowers and gentle waves.
Mermaid and Unicorn Cat Friends Coloring Page
A mermaid sitting on a rock with her unicorn cat friend.
Mermaid Paper Doll with Outfits Coloring Page
A mermaid paper doll with two seashell tops to color and cut.
Curly Hair Mermaid Exploring Shipwreck Coloring Page
A mermaid with curly hair exploring an old shipwreck.
Gorgeous Mermaid Ocean Scene Coloring Page
A beautiful mermaid swimming gracefully in an underwater scene.
Unicorn Mermaid Castle Kingdom Coloring Page
A unicorn mermaid swimming near an underwater castle.
Fairy Mermaid Garden Pond Coloring Page
A fairy mermaid in a magical flower pond garden.
Mermaid Magic Treasure Chest Coloring Page
A mermaid discovering a glowing treasure chest full of pearls.
Mermaid in Kelp Forest Coloring Page
A mermaid swimming through a tall kelp forest.
Merman Boy Trident Kingdom Coloring Page
A merman boy holding a trident in his underwater kingdom.
Tips for Coloring These Mermaid Pages
These pages mix thick outlines with detailed scenes, so crayons or washable markers work great for the bold portraits, while colored pencils give you more control on castles and kelp backgrounds. For extra sparkle, try metallic pencils or glitter pens on the tails.
Pro Tip: Want those fish scales to really shine? Color each scale separately using two or three shades of the same color. Press harder on one side of each scale and lighter on the other—instant 3D shimmer without any glitter!
Creative Ideas & Fun Facts
Did You Know?
- “Mermaid” comes from mere (sea) + maid (woman)—literally “sea woman.”
- Columbus wrote about seeing “mermaids” in 1493—they were actually manatees!
- The oldest mermaid story is about the goddess Atargatis from Syria, over 3,000 years ago.
- Male mermaids are called mermen, and they’re often shown as guardians of the sea.
Make Your Pages Even Cooler
- Scale Shimmer Challenge – Use 3 different shades of blue or green on the Splashing Mermaid Tail Coloring Page. Add a drop of clear glue on each scale and let it dry for a bumpy, shiny texture.
- Treasure Finder ⭐ INTERACTIVE – On the Mermaid Magic Treasure Chest Coloring Page, draw one item you’d hope to find inside (a pearl, gold coin, or secret map) BEFORE coloring the chest with your shiniest markers.
- Kelp Hide-and-Seek – Color the Mermaid in Kelp Forest Coloring Page, then draw a tiny crab or seahorse peeking out from behind the tall kelp leaves.
- Rocky Sunset ⭐ INTERACTIVE – Look up a real ocean sunset photo online, then match those colors on the Mermaid Sitting on Rock Coloring Page sky and water.
- Purrmaid vs. Merdog Face-Off – Color both the Cat Mermaid Purrmaid Coloring Page and Mermaid Dog Puppy Coloring Page, then vote: which pet makes a better mermaid?
- Rainbow Tail Design – On the Unicorn Mermaid Rainbow Tail Coloring Page, follow the ROY G. BIV order (Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Indigo, Violet) from top to fin.
- Bubble Magic – On the Cute Mermaid Waving Hello Coloring Page, use a white crayon to draw tiny bubble circles BEFORE coloring the water blue—they’ll magically appear!
- Coral Glow – Use a neon highlighter on the sea flowers in Beautiful Mermaid with Sea Flowers Coloring Page to make them look like they glow in the deep ocean.
- Paper Doll Fashion Show – Color and cut out the Mermaid Paper Doll with Outfits Coloring Page, then trace the doll shape on blank paper to design your own extra outfits.
- Shipwreck Story – Add mossy greens and rusty browns to the planks in Curly Hair Mermaid Exploring Shipwreck Coloring Page to make the ship look ancient and mysterious.
- Merman’s Power – Use a gold metallic pen on the trident in Merman Boy Trident Kingdom Coloring Page, then draw tiny “magic sparks” around the tips.
- Sand Texture ⭐ INTERACTIVE – On the Mermaid Sitting on Rock Coloring Page, put a tiny bit of glue on the ocean floor and sprinkle real sand (or yellow cornmeal) for a 3D beach feel.
