Why be ordinary when you can be a mermaid? Experience the magic under the sea with a box of crayons and these free, printable mermaid coloring pages for kids.
Mermaids are mythical beings that are half human and half fish. They have the upper body, arms, and head of a person, but instead of legs, they have the tail of a fish.
Mermaids are female merpeople. Males are called mermen. The prefix "mer" means "sea."
You can print the coloring pages below and create an entire civilization of merfriends in a city beneath the waves!
What colors should you make your mermaids? The choice is up to you. You can give them realistic colors - real human hair colors and tails like real fish. Or, you can get creative and use any colors you choose! Pink hair and tail, blue, or rainbow hues - it's totally up to you!
Online Coloring Pages for Kids
Get creative with this interactive easy simple cute mermaid coloring page. Experiment with unique color combinations and see which one looks the best!
In addition to the usual printable coloring pages, we also have online coloring available for every coloring sheet in this post!
Just scroll down, and you'll find the coloring options for each coloring page.
Mermaid Coloring Pages for Kids
Mermaid Coloring Sheet
This simple mermaid has long, flowing hair, a seashell bikini top, and a long fishlike tail. She is waving to say hello.
Simple Cute Mermaid Coloring Sheet
This cute mermaid has large eyes and more rounded fins on her fishlike tail. She also has a fishy friend - a goldfish swimming just above her hand.
Mermaid Ariel Coloring Sheet
Ariel from Disney's The Little Mermaid is one of the best-known mermaid characters. You can color this detailed portrait in Disney princess style.
Easy Mermaid Coloring Sheet
This mermaid is looking at you face-forward in true full-length portrait style. She wears a necklace and her tail has scales just like a fish.
Cartoon Mermaid Coloring Sheet
This mermaid is the epitome of cuteness. She has large eyes and a Bratz doll-like face. Stars floating around her give her a superstar vibe.
Cute Mermaid Coloring Sheet
This fancy mermaid is all dressed up with a pearl necklace and bracelets on her arms. The scales of her tail are detailed, and there are many bubbles in the water around her.
Beautiful Mermaid Coloring Sheet
This elegant mermaid has a tail like an evening gown - that's why they call them mermaid gowns after all - a sparkly blouse, and a heart-shaped belt buckle.
Teen Mermaid Coloring Sheet
This mermaid is ready for her closeup! Her blouse is covered in fish scales. Are the patterns behind her distant undersea mountains or the flowing fins of her tail? That's up to you to decide.
Mermaid Coloring Page for Kids Coloring Sheet
This simple mermaid has a zig-zag pattern on her tail, which goes all the way up to her bikini top. She wears a large round necklace and a welcoming smile.
Happy Mermaid Coloring Sheet
This mermaid is smiling happily. She is framed by a full background that includes the ocean floor, seaweed, and plenty of bubbles.
Mermaid Tail Coloring Sheet
Color this elegant fishlike tail. Then, cut it out and paste it onto your picture or that of someone you know - you can become a mermaid!
Kids Coloring Pages Coloring Pages
Which of these mermaid coloring sheets was your favorite? Did you color the human halves realistically, or did you give them fantastic rainbow-colored hair?
If you want, you can bind your printouts into a mermaid-themed coloring book using staples, paper clips, ribbon, or tape. Or, you can cut out your pictures to create a fun underwater scene.
See a Google Web Story of this Mermaid Coloring Ideas Blog Post.
