These 15 ice cream pages are mostly simple, vertical designs, so they are better for quick coloring than for intricate detail work. Instead of using every color you own, pick two or three “flavors” first—vanilla and strawberry, mint and chocolate, or something completely imaginary—then repeat those colors across the cone, scoop and toppings.
Make the toppings do the work
The easiest way to make a simple page look finished is to vary the small details. Use a darker brown on the cone grid, a contrasting color for syrup, and save the brightest shade for cherries, sprinkles or decorations. On kawaii designs, keeping the face simple prevents the dessert itself from becoming visually busy.
Three palettes that work well
- Classic: cream, strawberry pink, chocolate brown and a red cherry accent.
- Mint: pale green, cream, dark chocolate and a little gold-brown for the cone.
- Fantasy: lavender, turquoise and peach with one very dark outline or topping color for contrast.
Crayons and broad markers suit the large open areas; colored pencils are better for waffle texture and small toppings. Open the full-size image before printing. For paper and marker tips, see our coloring-page printing guide, or browse more free printable coloring pages.
15 ice cream coloring pages
