A great coloring book deserves great tools. In 2026, coloring supplies have never been better — smoother pigments, better blending, and more eco-friendly options make every page pop. Here’s the ultimate guide to the supplies colorists are loving right now.
Colored Pencils (Best for Detail & Blending)
- Prismacolor Premier — Soft, creamy cores, rich pigments, best for layering and blending
- Faber-Castell Polychromos — Oil-based, harder leads, excellent lightfastness (won’t fade)
- Derwent Lightfast — 100% lightfast, archival quality, great for framing finished art
Gel Pens & Fineliners (Best for Outlines & Bright Accents)
- Sakura Gelly Roll — Metallic, glitter, and classic gel pens — smooth and vibrant
- Uni-ball Signo — Ultra-fine tips for intricate details
- Tombow Dual Brush Pens — Brush tip + fine tip in one, perfect for lettering and watercolor effects
Markers (Best for Bold, Vibrant Color)
- Ohuhu Honolulu — Alcohol-based, brush & chisel tips, 320+ colors, blendable
- Crayola Supertips — Affordable, washable, great for kids
- Tombow Dual Brush — Water-based, blendable, odor-free
Other Must-Haves
- Blending Tools — Tortillons, blending stumps, colorless blender pencils
- Paper — Strathmore Bristol or mixed-media paper for heavy layering
- Storage — Pencil rolls, cases, or tiered organizers (Prismacolor 132-count case)
Quick tip: Start with 24–48 good pencils instead of 200 cheap ones. Quality pigments make blending easier and results prettier.
Dual Markers Brush Pens for Adult Coloring Books, 72 Colors Art Marker Set with Fine & Brush Tip Pen for Bullet Journaling, Coloring, Drawing, Hand Lettering, Calligraphy, Art Supplies
