Cozy Cuties Coloring Book's Color Palettes
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Coloring goes a lot smoother when the colors are already figured out.
Here, we share a full color palette for one page from the Cozy Cuties coloring book, broken into simple sections. So you can relax and enjoy the page as it comes together!
Tools We Reached For
We used alcohol markers from Ohuhu for most of the coloring, added a few details with acrylic markers from Guangna and finished with a white gel pen from Gelly Roll for small highlights.
Inside the Cozy Room
1. Puppy Details and Little Duck
With the puppy and little duck placed together, this small moment sets a calm, cozy tone that feels right at home in a coloring book for animal lovers.
A simple way to begin is to color the main subject first. From there, color is gradually extended to the surrounding objects, creating a natural flow, almost like storytelling through coloring.
a. The puppy
Base & shadow
The puppy starts with a brown base (E160). With light coming from the window, a darker brown (E110) is added to the shading areas to show form and light direction.
Highlight
Soft highlights are added along the puppy’s outline using a light yellow acrylic (626) where sunlight would hit directly.
b. Small details
The warm bag uses a blue base (B03) with deeper blue (B250) for shading. The collar stays white, with only a light blue gray (BG3) shade to keep it soft and clean.
c. The little duck
The duck starts with a yellow base (Y070), while the leaves on its head are colored green (GY1). Shading is applied the same way as the puppy, using a deeper yellow (Y2). That same yellow (Y2) can also be reused for the duck’s beak to keep the color choices simple and consistent.
2. Sofa & Blanket
a. The sofa
The sofa is split into two color areas: the main body and the armrest.
For the main body, start with a blue base (B140). Shading are added the same way as the puppy, using a deeper blue (B260) to shape the form. That same deep blue (B260) can be reused to pick out the small flower patterns. A white gel pen is then used to dot the flower centers for a soft highlight.
For the armrest, a blue-gray base (BG3) is applied first, followed by a darker gray (MG030) for shading to give it a bit more depth without standing out too much.
b. The blanket
The blanket is also divided into two parts: the solid areas and the patterned sections.
For the solid areas, a bright yellow base (Y02) is applied first, with light pink (R110) added for shading to keep the look soft.
For the patterned sections, yellow (Y1) is used for the base, while a deeper yellow (YR34) is added as shading. After that, an even darker yellow (Y2) is used to draw the stripe details, helping the pattern stand out gently without feeling heavy.
3. Table and Objects on the Table
a. The table
The table is divided into two areas: the tabletop and the legs.
The tabletop catches more light, so it starts with a yellow-orange base (YR260). The legs sit more in shading, so a brown base (YR1) is used there. For shading, red (R1) is added to both areas to give the table more depth.
With light coming from the window, the objects on the table cast soft shadows. These are added by lining the shadow color just beneath each object, helping them feel grounded on the tabletop rather than floating.
b. Objects on the Table
For the cup, a yellow base (Y1) is used, with a deeper yellow (YR107) added for shading. The bowl starts with a blue base (B140) and uses a darker blue (B260) for shading. The tissue box is colored with a deep pink base (RV25), then shaded with a dark purple (V46).
With light coming from the window, shading from all the objects are placed just beneath them, helping everything sit naturally on the table surface.
4. Plants and Red Shoes
a. The plants
The two plants are handled in order: the larger plant first, then the smaller one.
The larger plant uses a natural green (G44) for the base, with a deeper green (G8) added for shading. The smaller plant is given a lighter green base (G050) to create contrast, with dark green (GY1) used for shading.
For the pots, the smaller pot starts with a brown base (YR250) and a darker brown (YR107) for shading. Since the larger pot sits behind and receives less light, the shading color from the smaller pot is reused as the base for the larger pot.
To finish, a light yellow acrylic (626) is gently added along the leaf edges to suggest sunlight.
b. The red shoes
The shoes begin with a bright red base (R112), followed by a deeper red (R312) for shading. A final touch of light yellow acrylic (626) is added as a highlight.
5. Curtains and Wooden Window frames
a. The curtain
The curtain starts with a pink base (RV04), with purple (V14) added for shading. The heart patterns are filled with a deeper pink (RV25), then small dots are added using white acrylic (600). To finish, a light yellow acrylic (626) is applied along the curtain lines on the side opposite the shading to show where sunlight hits.
b. The window frame
The window frame uses the same brown (YR250) as the smaller plant pot for the base, with a darker brown (YR107) added for shading. A final light yellow acrylic (626) highlight is added to bring out the warmth of the light.
Outside the Window View
1. Flower Field and Little Puppy
a. The puppy outdoors
The puppy outside starts with a deep brown base (YR1). Shading are added using a darker brown (YR5) on the lower part of the body. A soft light yellow acrylic (626) is then used to outline the upper edge of the body as a highlight.
b. The flower field
The flower field is divided into two parts: grass and flowers.
For the grass, a light green base (G050) is applied first. A deeper green (GY2) is then flicked in to suggest grass strokes. After that, a light green acrylic (614) is added between the strokes to create light and variation.
For the flowers, acrylic colors are used as the main medium: pink (606), orange (663), yellow (656), red (664), purple (629) and blue (650). Colors are dotted in layers, but each flower cluster starts with one main base color. For example, a pink flower patch begins with pink acrylic (606) as the base, then other colors are dotted on top.
To finish, white acrylic (600) is lightly dotted over the flowers to add a soft, sparkling effect.
2. Sky and Big Trees
a. The sky
The sky starts with a mint blue base (G320). White acrylic (600) is then gently smudged with a finger to form cloud shapes. Finally, yellow (Y040) is layered over parts of the clouds to add volume and show where sunlight hits.
b. Big Trees
The large tree is handled in two parts: the leaves and the trunk.
For the leaves, a light green base (G050) is applied, matching the grass color. Next, a muted yellow green (YG112) is dotted in to create a first layer of darker foliage. After that, a deeper green (GY2) is added to build an even darker leaf layer. To finish, a light yellow acrylic (626) is gently dotted along the edges of the canopy to create a soft, sunlit sparkle.
FAQs
What makes the Cozy Cuties Coloring Book different from other Cute Coloring Books?
It focuses on calm scenes and simple compositions. The drawings feel detailed enough to be engaging, but not so busy that they overwhelm beginners or casual colorists.
Is the Cozy Cuties Coloring Book suitable for beginners?
Yes. The pages work well with basic coloring tools and simple palettes. You don’t need advanced techniques to complete a page comfortably.
What tools work best with the cozy cuties coloring book?
Colored pencils, acrylic markers, alcohol markers and water-based markers are all commonly used. Each tool behaves a little differently depending on the paper and how you color, so testing your colors on a scrap page can help you see what feels right for you.
Should I plan colors before starting a page?
Planning can help, but it doesn’t need to be complicated. Breaking the page into areas and choosing a palette for each section is usually enough.
Do I need to finish one section before moving to another?
Not necessarily. Some people like finishing one area at a time, while others move around the page. Both approaches are fine and depend on what feels comfortable.
