Whether you pulled them from pristine boxes or dug them out of ancient plastic tubs, colorful crayons were likely an important part of your formative years. As a young child, you (probably) didn’t delve into color codes or try to figure out what exactly made the colors different.
However, for anyone who developed an interest in color theory as they grew older, the many colors of Crayola crayons have become interesting all over again. Here’s a list with names and descriptions of all the crayon colors currently produced by Crayola. The Hex, RGB, and CMYK values are also included if you want to use them in your designs.
1. Canary
This soft yellow perfectly captures the color of the famous singing bird. It’s a relatively new Crayola shade, too — it was only introduced in 1998.
Canary
Hex #FFFF99
RGB 255, 255, 153
CMYK 0, 0, 40, 0
2. Unmellow Yellow
Unlike many Crayola crayon names, “Unmellow Yellow” doesn’t really give you an idea of what this color looks like. It’s a vivid, sunny yellow with just a touch more orange than Crayola’s Yellow shade.
Unmellow Yellow
Hex #FFFF66
RGB 255, 255, 102
CMYK 0, 0, 60, 0
3. Green-Yellow
This aptly named color is a light, grassy shade that appears to be exactly half light green and half pale yellow. It’s very similar to spring green, but as you may have guessed, spring green has a higher proportion of green.
Green-Yellow
Hex #F0E891
RGB 240, 232, 145
CMYK 0, 3, 40, 6
4. Yellow
Looking for the bright, pure shade of yellow you see on the color wheel? This is it. As one of the primary colors, yellow has been a Crayola shade since 1903 — the year Crayola drawing crayons were first introduced.
Yellow
Hex #FBE870
RGB 251, 232, 112
CMYK 0, 8, 55, 2
5. Laser Lemon
Laser Lemon has the same color codes as Unmellow Yellow, but the two crayons produce markedly different colors under black light. That’s because Laser Lemon is one of Crayola’s fluorescent neon crayons that glow brighter in the dark.
Laser Lemon
Hex #FFFF66
RGB 255, 255, 102
CMYK 0, 0, 60, 0
6. Banana Mania
This pale, yellowish color is a lot mellower than most banana-inspired colors. It’s almost a shade of cream, but it has just a little more yellow. Banana Mania is newer than many colors on the list, as it was introduced in 1998.
Banana Mania
Hex #FBE7B2
RGB 251, 231, 178
CMYK 0, 8, 29, 2
7. Goldenrod
Goldenrod is a classic. It’s been a Crayola color since 1903, but it didn’t always go by the same name. It’s been called both “Medium Yellow” and “Medium Chrome Yellow.” The name was changed to Goldenrod in the 1950s.
Goldenrod
Hex #FCD667
RGB 252, 214, 103
CMYK 0, 15, 59, 1
8. Sunglow
This is another of Crayola’s intriguing fluorescent crayons. It’s the perfect choice for kids who want to add an actual glowing sun to their drawings!
Sunglow
Hex #FFCC33
RGB 255, 204, 51
CMYK 0, 20, 80, 0
9. Apricot
This shade is very similar to peach. It’s a little paler and pinker than your average apricot. It was included in Crayola’s 1992 set of “Multicultural” crayons. The set was intended to give kids a variety of different skin-like colors to draw with. It included Apricot, Black, Burnt Sienna, Mahogany, Peach, Sepia, Tan, and White.
Apricot
Hex #FDD5B1
RGB 253, 213, 177
CMYK 0, 16, 30, 1
10. Peach
Peach is one of the original colors released in 1903. It was known as “Flesh Tint,” “Flesh,” and “Pink Beige” until 1958.
Peach
Hex #FFCBA4
RGB 255, 203, 164
CMYK 0, 20, 36, 0
11. Atomic Tangerine
This color has a dynamic and exciting name, so it’s fitting that it’s one of Crayola’s fluorescent crayons. It has an intense glow on paper, but it’s paler than you might expect. It was first produced in 1972, although it was known as “Ultra Yellow” at that time.
Atomic Tangerine
Hex #FF9966
RGB 255, 153, 102
CMYK 0, 40, 60, 0
12. Neon Carrot
Neon Carrot is a deep, reddish orange that’s also fluorescent. It was introduced in 1990 as one of Crayola’s new fluorescent crayons.
Neon Carrot
Hex #FF9933
RGB 255, 153, 51
CMYK 0, 40, 80, 0
13. Vivid Tangerine
This color is a fairly accurate representation of the color of a tangerine’s skin tinged with red. It’s a good bit redder than Atomic Tangerine.
Vivid Tangerine
Hex #FF9980
RGB 255, 153, 128
CMYK 0, 40, 50, 0
14. Macaroni and Cheese
This appetizing color is more orange than yellow. On some individual crayons, you might see the name spelled “Macaroni-n-Cheese” or “Macaroni & Cheese.”
Macaroni and Cheese
Hex #FFB97B
RGB 255, 185, 123
CMYK 0, 27, 52, 0
15. Yellow-Orange
Yellow-Orange is a pleasant, medium-intensity color that sits right between Yellow and Orange.
Yellow-Orange
Hex #FFAE42
RGB 255, 174, 66
CMYK 0, 32, 74, 0
16. Orange
As the name suggests, this color is a “standard” orange that’s redder than Yellow-Orange.
Orange
Hex #FF8833
RGB 255, 136, 51
CMYK 0, 47, 80, 0
17. Burnt Orange
In some contexts, orange can be overwhelming. This slightly darker, muted version lets you include some orange in your design without making it entirely too bright.
Burnt Orange
Hex #FF7034
RGB 255, 112, 52
CMYK 0, 56, 80, 0
18. Bittersweet
This interesting color is not quite red and not quite orange. It was introduced in 1958 and soon became a classic.
Bittersweet
Hex #FE6F5E
RGB 254, 111, 94
CMYK 0, 56, 63, 0
19. Red-Orange
Red-Orange is a staple color in the world of Crayola. It was first marketed in 1930, and it appears in Crayola’s 120-count, 64-count, 32-count, 24-count, and 16-count boxes.
Red-Orange
Hex #FF5349
RGB 255, 83, 73
CMYK 0, 67, 71, 0
20. Sunset Orange
Sunset Orange is an intense and memorable color. Despite the name, it actually looks as red as Red-Orange. It was first released in 1997.
Sunset Orange
Hex #FE4C40
RGB 254, 76, 64
CMYK 0, 70, 75, 0
21. Mango Tango
You might expect a color with “mango” in the name to be a shade of pale orange or a soft orangish yellow. However, Mango Tango is closer to a shade of orange with reddish undertones. It was released in 2003, so it’s one of the company’s newer shades.
Mango Tango
Hex #E77200
RGB 231, 114, 0
CMYK 0, 51, 100, 9
22. Outrageous Orange
This crayon’s name captures its intensity well. But Outrageous Orange isn’t just a particularly energetic orange shade — it’s also one of Crayola’s fluorescent colors.
Outrageous Orange
Hex #FF6037
RGB 255, 96, 55
CMYK 0, 62, 78, 0
23. Melon
This crayon’s name doesn’t specify what type of melon it’s modeled after. However, based on its unique color, it looks like it’s roughly between the color of watermelon and the color of papaya.
Melon
Hex #FEBAAD
RGB 254, 186, 173
CMYK 0, 27, 32, 0
24. Scarlet
Scarlet is similar to Crayola’s “Red” color, but it’s slightly brighter — as if someone has added just a hint of yellow. It was initially called “Torch Red.”
Scarlet
Hex #FD0E35
RGB 253, 14, 53
CMYK 0, 94, 79, 1
25. Red
As you likely guessed, Red (as one of the primary colors) is one of Crayola’s original shades from 1903. It’s included in almost all the boxes the company offers!
Red
Hex #ED0A3F
RGB 237, 10, 63
CMYK 0, 96, 73, 7
26. Brick Red
Brick Red is to Red as Burnt Orange is to Orange. For art projects that require a somewhat muted red shade, this color — first introduced in 1958 — is ideal.
Brick Red
Hex #C62D42
RGB 198, 45, 66
CMYK 0, 77, 67, 22
27. Maroon
Crayola’s Maroon crayon is a little more purple than some shades of maroon — it verges on burgundy. It was first introduced in 1949, when it was known as “dark red.”
Maroon
Hex #C32148
RGB 195, 33, 72
CMYK 0, 83, 63, 24
28. Razzmatazz
“Razzmatazz” is an imaginative name for a rich, raspberry-like shade that sits between red and pink. This color isn’t included in Crayola’s smaller boxes, but you can find it in the 120-count box.
Razzmatazz
Hex #E30B5C
RGB 227, 11, 92
CMYK 0, 95, 59, 11
29. Mauvelous
This name is a fun play on words. Like Razzmatazz, it can only be found in the 120-count box. It was first released in 1993.
Mauvelous
Hex #F091A9
RGB 240, 145, 169
CMYK 0, 40, 30, 6
30. Salmon
Salmon is a pink shade that’s very similar to Mauvelous. It’s been around a lot longer, though — it first joined the Crayola ranks in 1949!
Salmon
Hex #FF91A4
RGB 255, 145, 164
CMYK 0, 43, 36, 0
31. Wild Strawberry
The best crayon names evoke memories of happy experiences. If you’ve ever been strawberry picking, you’ll probably appreciate the deep pink of Wild Strawberry.
Wild Strawberry
Hex #FF3399
RGB 255, 51, 153
CMYK 0, 80, 40, 0
32. Pink Sherbert
You might notice Crayola’s intentional misspelling of this pretty, sugar-inspired color. Until 2005, it was known as “Brink Pink.”
The original name was a tribute to Frank Brink, a beloved teacher. Brink was nominated by a student for Crayola’s 1997 “Search for True Blue Heroes” color-naming contest.
Pink Sherbert
Hex #F7A38E
RGB 247, 163, 142
CMYK 0, 34, 43, 3
33. Tickle Me Pink
Tickle Me Pink is a pretty, saturated shade that’s roughly what most people picture when they imagine pink. It’s been part of the Crayola collection since 1993.
Tickle Me Pink
Hex #FC80A5
RGB 252, 128, 165
CMYK 0, 49, 35, 1
34. Pink Flamingo
Like Tickle Me Pink, Pink Flamingo is an especially classic shade of pink. However, it has just a touch more blue.
Pink Flamingo
Hex #FC74FD
RGB 252, 116, 253
CMYK 0, 54, 0, 1
35. Violet-Red
Despite its name, Violet-Red looks a lot like a shade of intense pink with some violet undertones. It was first made in 1958.
Violet-Red
Hex #F75394
RGB 247, 83, 148
CMYK 0, 66, 40, 3
36. Jazzberry Jam
There’s no such thing as a jazzberry, but Jazzberry Jam certainly has a lot of presence! This bold shade will make you think of sweet summer fruit and freshly made jam.
Jazzberry Jam
Hex #A50B5E
RGB 165, 11, 94
CMYK 0, 93, 43, 35
37. Piggy Pink
Kids love drawing animals, and Piggy Pink is the perfect shade for coloring in a family of pigs! Crayola called it “Pig Pink” when it was first released in 1998, but the company eventually changed the name.
Piggy Pink
Hex #FDD7E4
RGB 253, 215, 228
CMYK 0, 15, 10, 1
38. Blush
As a color, Blush is a little more intense than its name would have you believe. While its bluish undertones prevent it from becoming overly bright, it’s close to being a shade of hot pink!
Blush
Hex #DB5079
RGB 219, 80, 121
CMYK 0, 63, 45, 14
39. Carnation Pink
Carnation Pink is Crayola’s original pink crayon — it was part of the brand’s original set released in 1903. It was called Rose Pink and then Pink before the brand finally settled on Carnation Pink.
Carnation Pink
Hex #FFAACC
RGB 255, 170, 204
CMYK 0, 33, 20, 0
40. Cotton Candy
Who doesn’t love newly spun cotton candy? This carnival-style treat comes in a number of different colors, but pink will always be the original. The Cotton Candy crayon was added to the Crayola lineup in 1998.
Cotton Candy
Hex #FFB7D5
RGB 255, 183, 213
CMYK 0, 28, 16, 0
41. Hot Magenta
You might have noticed that Crayola often makes an effort to avoid overly cliche color names. For example, just about everyone is familiar with hot pink, and kids are probably going to want to use a color like this in their artwork. “Hot Magenta” is essentially hot pink with a more interesting (and accurate) name. It was first marketed in 1990.
Hot Magenta
Hex #FF00CC
RGB 255, 0, 204
CMYK 0, 100, 20, 0
42. Razzle Dazzle Rose
This energetic color is like a more saturated (and more red-leaning) version of Hot Magenta. If you need a touch of 80s neon in your art piece, Razzle Dazzle Rose is just right.
Razzle Dazzle Rose
Hex #EE34D2
RGB 238, 52, 210
CMYK 0, 78, 12, 7
43. Shocking Pink
Despite the name, Shocking Pink isn’t as intense of a color as Razzle Dazzle Rose. However, because it’s a fluorescent color, the “shocking” in the name likely comes from its intense and memorable glow.
Shocking Pink
Hex #FF6EFF
RGB 255, 110, 255
CMYK 0, 57, 0, 0
44. Radical Red
Red is an intense color as-is. But when you make it neon, you get something strange and irresistible. Its fluorescent color doesn’t come across on a screen — you have to see it in person to really understand it!
Radical Red
Hex #FF355E
RGB 255, 53, 94
CMYK 0, 79, 63, 0
45. Wild Watermelon
Not to be confused with Melon or Wild Strawberry, Wild Watermelon is a saturated and adventurous fluorescent hue. It was technically introduced in 1972 under the name “Ultra Red,” but it was renamed (along with Crayola’s other fluorescent crayons at the time) in 1990.
Wild Watermelon
Hex #FD5B78
RGB 253, 91, 120
CMYK 0, 64, 53, 1
46. Red-Violet
If you like royal purple but are looking for something that’s just a little more red, Red-Violet is perfect. It looks a bit like a more toned-down version of Fuchsia.
Red-Violet
Hex #C0448F
RGB 192, 68, 143
CMYK 0, 65, 26, 25
47. Wisteria
Sweet-smelling, tumbling wisteria blooms aren’t something you forget quickly. If you want to capture their magnificent yet delicate coloration, Crayola’s Wisteria crayon will help you do it. Wisteria is a quiet purple that’s somewhat similar to lavender.
Wisteria
Hex #C9A0DC
RGB 201, 160, 220
CMYK 9, 27, 0, 14
48. Vivid Violet
Vivid Violet was released in 1997. As you might have guessed, it looks a lot like Crayola’s classic color, Violet. It’s just a bit warmer and a bit more saturated.
Vivid Violet
Hex #803790
RGB 128, 55, 144
CMYK 11, 62, 0, 44
49. Violet
It might seem as if violet would have always been included as a Crayola color. After all, it’s one of the colors of the rainbow! However, Violet was first introduced in 1930 and was produced until 1949. Crayola inexplicably stopped making Violet crayons for a bit, but Violet rejoined their lineup in 1958.
Violet
Hex #8359A3
RGB 131, 89, 163
CMYK 20, 45, 0, 36
50. Purple Mountains’ Majesty
This striking, lavender-like purple got its name from a line in “America, the Beautiful.” It was first introduced in 1993. Different labels will often have different variations of the name: you might see it written as “Purple Mountain’s Majesty” and “Purple Mountain Majesty.”
Purple Mountains’ Majesty
Hex #D6AEDD
RGB 214, 174, 221
CMYK 3, 21, 0, 13
51. Royal Purple
This crayon captures the luxuriant look of Royal Purple, a favorite of kings and queens over the centuries. Crayola’s version is a little more blue than some royal purple shades — it sits right between Violet and Blue-Violet.
Royal Purple
Hex #6B3FA0
RGB 107, 63, 160
CMYK 33, 61, 0, 37
52. Eggplant
This probably isn’t the first color you think of when you imagine good shades for crayons. It comes pretty close to the actual color of an eggplant. Of course, it’s not useful for every single art project, so you can only find it in Crayola’s largest box of crayons, the 120-count box.
Eggplant
Hex #614051
RGB 97, 64, 81
CMYK 0, 34, 16, 62
53. Cerise
This saturated, berry-like color comes from the French word for “cherry.” It’s been a Crayola color since 1993, but like many of the brand’s other offbeat colors, this one only comes in the larger box.
Cerise
Hex #DA3287
RGB 218, 50, 135
CMYK 0, 77, 38, 15
54. Magenta
This bright, familiar shade was one of Crayola’s initial 1903 colors. However, it was called “Permanent Magenta” originally.
Magenta
Hex #F653A6
RGB 246, 83, 166
CMYK 0, 66, 33, 4
55. Purple Pizzazz
This color’s charismatic name gives it plenty of personality! It’s closer to pink than the name would imply — it looks more like a slightly blue-tinted Magenta.
Purple Pizzazz
Hex #FF00BB
RGB 255, 0, 187
CMYK 0, 100, 27, 0
56. Lavender
This is the second shade Crayola has made and called “Lavender.” The first one was produced from 1949-1958. This one was released in 1958. As you can see, its pinkish cast makes it look closer to the color of a lilac flower than a lavender bloom.
Lavender
Hex #BF8FCC
RGB 191, 143, 204
CMYK 6, 30, 0, 20
57. Orchid
This color perfectly captures the quiet, cool-leaning purple so often seen in orchid blooms. It was initially released in 1949, when it was called “Medium Red-Violet.”
Orchid
Hex #E29CD2
RGB 226, 156, 210
CMYK 0, 31, 7, 11
58. Fuchsia
Fuchsia looks like a slightly deeper version of Orchid. It wasn’t added to the Crayola collection until 1990, but it still only appears in the 120-count box.
Fuchsia
Hex #C154C1
RGB 193, 84, 193
CMYK 0, 56, 0, 24
59. Plum
Plum (first manufactured in 1958) is another addition to Crayola’s well-rounded collection of purple shades. It looks a lot like Vivid Violet with a touch of red mixed in.
Plum
Hex #8E3179
RGB 142, 49, 121
CMYK 0, 65, 15, 44
60. Cadet Blue
Cadet Blue is a reserved, dignified shade of blue gray. It’s a mysterious, steely shade that looks like a light slate blue (or a blue-tinted slate gray). It first appeared in 1958, and you can find it in the 32-count, 64-count, and 120-count boxes.
Cadet Blue
Hex #A9B2C3
RGB 169, 178, 195
CMYK 13, 9, 0, 24
61. Blue Bell
This lovely, powdery shade was inspired by bluebell flowers, but it comes close to being a shade of blue-tinted gray. It was added to the Crayola roster in 1998, but it only appears in the 120-count box.
Blue Bell
Hex #9999CC
RGB 153, 153, 204
CMYK 25, 25, 0, 20
62. Periwinkle
Periwinkle is a soft, dreamy classic color. It’s part powder blue, part pastel lavender, and all wonder! It’s been a Crayola color since 1958.
Periwinkle
Hex #C3CDE6
RGB 195, 205, 230
CMYK 15, 11, 0, 10
63. Blue-Violet
Crayola’s Blue-Violet is a deep, dark shade that’s a bit like indigo — in some lights, it can be genuinely difficult to determine whether it’s a shade of blue or purple. This shade was introduced in 1949, but until 1958, it was known as just “Violet.”
Blue-Violet
Hex #7366BD
RGB 115, 102, 189
CMYK 39, 46, 0, 26
64. Purple Heart
This deep and dignified color matches the ribbon on a Purple Heart medal. It was released in 1998, and you can only find it in the 120-count box.
Purple Heart
Hex #652DC1
RGB 101, 45, 193
CMYK 48, 77, 0, 24
65. Indigo
If you’re familiar with color theory, you’d probably consider Indigo to be one of the basic or staple colors. So it might come as a surprise to hear Crayola didn’t make an Indigo crayon until 1999!
Indigo
Hex #4F69C6
RGB 79, 105, 198
CMYK 60, 47, 0, 22
66. Denim
This is the perfect shade of blue for any kid who’s drawing a picture of a person in jeans. It’s somewhat similar to navy blue — it mimics the color of dark-wash denim.
Denim
Hex #1560BD
RGB 21, 96, 189
CMYK 89, 49, 0, 26
67. Midnight Blue
Midnight Blue is both dark and muted, giving it a look that’s distinctly different from most other deep blues. It’s one of the original 1903 colors, although it was called “Prussian Blue” until 1958.
Midnight Blue
Hex #003366
RGB 0, 51, 102
CMYK 100, 50, 0, 60
68. Bluetiful
Bluetiful is one of Crayola’s newest colors. It replaced Dandelion, a bright and cheerful yellow. The name was chosen as part of a naming contest in 2017. However, it drew a good bit of criticism — critics said that because it was a “non-word,” it would confuse children. Others said that the name was contributing to the “dumbing down” of America. No matter what you think of the name, Bluetiful is a beautiful color!
Bluetiful
Hex #3C69E7
RGB 60, 105, 231
CMYK 74, 55, 0, 9
69. Wild Blue Yonder
Wild Blue Yonder has one of Crayola’s more imaginative names. The name is fitting, too — this crayon does look a lot like the hazy blue of a distant sky. This crayon was introduced in 2003, and it replaced a shade called Blizzard Blue.
Wild Blue Yonder
Hex #7A89B8
RGB 122, 137, 184
CMYK 34, 26, 0, 28
70. Navy Blue
This pretty blue shade is a little lighter than most navy blues. It’s not quite as dark as Midnight Blue, but it still has plenty of depth and presence! Navy Blue first became a Crayola color in 1958.
Navy Blue
Hex #0066CC
RGB 0, 102, 204
CMYK 100, 50, 0, 20
71. Blue
Crayola makes an impressive range of blue crayons, but only one is simply called “Blue.” This one isn’t the same blue that appeared in the original 1903 collection, though — it’s Crayola’s third iteration of the “Blue” color, and it was first released in 1949.
Blue
Hex #0066FF
RGB 0, 102, 255
CMYK 100, 60, 0, 0
72. Cerulean
This magnificent blue manages to be both deep and bright. It was first produced in 1990. If you’re a crayon enthusiast, you might already know that “Cerulean” is not to be confused with “Cerulean Blue,” a similar color Crayola produced between 1949 and 1958.
Cerulean
Hex #02A4D3
RGB 2, 164, 211
CMYK 99, 22, 0, 17
73. Cornflower
Cornflower is a calm, slightly dusty shade of blue. It looks a little like powder blue with some gray mixed in. It was first produced in 1958.
Cornflower
Hex #93CCEA
RGB 147, 204, 234
CMYK 37, 13, 0, 8
74. Sky Blue
Crayola has always done well in terms of including a wide variety of colors in their lineup. There’s also always a balance between inventive, unfamiliar shades and old favorites. For instance, if a child is coloring an outdoor scene and having trouble selecting a blue for the sky, they’ll be relieved to see the name of this classic shade.
Sky Blue
Hex #76D7EA
RGB 118, 215, 234
CMYK 50, 8, 0, 8
75. Pacific Blue
This appropriately named shade just about matches the deep blue-green color of the Pacific. Its color is right between that of Blue-Green and Cerulean. It was introduced in 1993, and you can find it in the 64-count and 120-count boxes.
Pacific Blue
Hex #009DC4
RGB 0, 157, 196
CMYK 100, 20, 0, 23
76. Blue-Green
Before Crayola rounded out its collection of blues with additions like Cerulean and Pacific Blue, Blue-Green was one of its staple blue shades. It wasn’t part of the initial 1903 release, but Blue-Green appeared a few decades later in 1949.
Blue-Green
Hex #0D98BA
RGB 13, 152, 186
CMYK 93, 18, 0, 27
77. Turquoise Blue
Turquoise is a classic — it’s bright despite being a cool color, and it’s exceptionally versatile. So it’s not surprising that it appeared relatively early on in Crayola history. Turquoise Blue first entered the lineup in 1935, although it could only be ordered in bulk from 1935 to 1949.
Turquoise Blue
Hex #6CDAE7
RGB 108, 218, 231
CMYK 53, 6, 0, 9
78. Aquamarine
This light blue shade will make you think of pool water in summer! It was called “Light Turquoise Blue” from its release in 1949 to 1958.
Aquamarine
Hex #95E0E8
RGB 149, 224, 232
CMYK 36, 3, 0, 9
79. Robin’s Egg Blue
As you can see, Robin’s Egg Blue has a perfect balance of green and blue. It was released in 1993, so it’s one of Crayola’s (relatively) newer colors.
Robin’s Egg Blue
Hex #00CCCC
RGB 0, 204, 204
CMYK 100, 0, 0, 20
80. Caribbean Green
This striking color is modeled after the bluish-green (or greenish-blue) of Caribbean waters. It’s slightly brighter and more saturated than the similar Sea Green. Caribbean Green was first sold in 1997, and you can only find it in Crayola’s 120-count box.
Caribbean Green
Hex #00CC99
RGB 0, 204, 153
CMYK 100, 0, 25, 20
81. Jungle Green
Jungle Green is beautifully fresh and verdant, and it has a pleasant bluish undertone. It’s been around since 1990, but you can only find it in the Crayola 120-count box.
Jungle Green
Hex #29AB87
RGB 41, 171, 135
CMYK 76, 0, 21, 33
82. Sea Green
Sea Green is pretty and light. It’s a color that looks somewhat similar to mint green, but there’s just a bit more blue present. This shade was added to Crayola’s collection in 1949, but it was known as “Light Green” from 1949-1958.
Sea Green
Hex #93DFB8
RGB 147, 223, 184
CMYK 34, 0, 17, 13
83. Granny Smith Apple
Granny Smith Apple is another beloved light green shade from Crayola. It’s a springlike shade with yellow undertones, and it’s perfect for coloring in pastel pictures. This color was first released in 1993, and you can find it in both the 64-count and the 120-count packs.
Granny Smith Apple
Hex #9DE093
RGB 157, 224, 147
CMYK 30, 0, 34, 12
84. Screamin’ Green
The name alone gives you a hint that Screamin’ Green is one of the brand’s super-bright fluorescent crayons. Like some of Crayola’s other fluorescent colors, this one came out in 1972. However, until 1990, it was called “Ultra Green.”
Screamin’ Green
Hex #66FF66
RGB 102, 255, 102
CMYK 60, 0, 60, 0
85. Electric Lime
This is another fluorescent shade, although this one wasn’t released until 1990. Like actual limes, Electric Lime has a definite yellow undertone.
Electric Lime
Hex #CCFF00
RGB 204, 255, 0
CMYK 20, 0, 100, 0
86. Spring Green
If you look closely at the shades included in Crayola’s 120-pack, you’ll find that many groups of closely related shades make it easy to form smooth color gradients. Spring Green bridges the gap between Green-Yellow and Inchworm, so you can use those three for 3D shading and other memorable designs!
Spring Green
Hex #ECEBBD
RGB 236, 235, 189
CMYK 0, 0, 20, 7
87. Inchworm
Have you ever felt a strange sensation on your arm, only to look down and find an inchworm? If so, you know that this color perfectly captures the look of that beloved little insect. This relatively new shade wasn’t introduced until 2003, and it can only be found in the 120-count box.
Inchworm
Hex #AFE313
RGB 175, 227, 19
CMYK 23, 0, 92, 11
88. Yellow-Green
It might seem easy to confuse this color with Green-Yellow. However, Yellow-Green is a yellowish shade of green. Green-Yellow is a greenish shade of yellow. Yellow-Green has been appearing in Crayola boxes for a long time — it was first released in 1930, and it can be found in the 16-count, 24-count, 32-count, 64-count, and 120-count boxes.
Yellow-Green
Hex #C5E384
RGB 197, 227, 132
CMYK 13, 0, 42, 11
89. Olive Green
Though it may look drab to some, Olive Green is an undeniable classic. This demure shade was part of Crayola’s 1903 set, and it’s still made today.
Olive Green
Hex #B5B35C
RGB 181, 179, 92
CMYK 0, 1, 49, 29
90. Fern
Nature is home to infinite shades of green, and Fern captures an especially exquisite one. It’s an extra-cool, faintly bluish green perfect for drawing foliage. This shade was first introduced in 1998, but you can only get it in Crayola’s 120-count box.
Fern
Hex #63B76C
RGB 99, 183, 108
CMYK 46, 0, 41, 28
91. Shamrock
Shamrock is a similar shade to Fern. But as your eyes (and the RGB values) tell you, Shamrock has a little more blue. This clover-inspired green was released in 1993, and like Fern, it can only be found in the 120-count box.
Shamrock
Hex #33CC99
RGB 51, 204, 153
CMYK 75, 0, 25, 20
92. Green
This color is Crayola’s original green shade — it appeared in crayon boxes in 1903 and still does today.
Green
Hex #01A638
RGB 1, 166, 56
CMYK 99, 0, 66, 35
93. Mountain Meadow
Mountain Meadow is a blue-leaning green that’s fairly similar to Jungle Green. However, it wasn’t released until 1998. Like Jungle Green, it can only be found in the 120-count box.
Mountain Meadow
Hex #1AB385
RGB 26, 179, 133
CMYK 85, 0, 26, 30
94. Asparagus
Olive Green isn’t the only muted shade Crayola produces. Asparagus is a little livelier, and it accurately captures the color of the vegetable it’s named after. It was first released in 1993.
Asparagus
Hex #7BA05B
RGB 123, 160, 91
CMYK 23, 0, 43, 37
95. Forest Green
Crayola’s version of forest green is a good bit lighter than the deep, blue-tinted green most people call “forest green.” The Forest Green crayon has been part of the lineup since 1949, but it was called “Dark Green” from 1949 to 1958.
Forest Green
Hex #5FA777
RGB 95, 167, 119
CMYK 43, 0, 29, 35
96. Pine Green
Pine Green comes closer to approximating the shade many people consider to be forest green. It was first released in 1903, making it part of Crayola’s oldest group of crayons. However, from 1903 to 1949, it was called “Dark Chrome Green” or simply “Dark Green.” Even though Pine Green was once a mainstay, it can only be found in the 120-count box today.
Pine Green
Hex #01796F
RGB 1, 121, 111
CMYK 99, 0, 8, 53
97. Tropical Rain Forest
Tropical Rain Forest is a rich, verdant green, although in some lights, it looks more blue than others. It was introduced in 1993 to expand the company’s lineup of green shades, but it’s only sold in the 120-count box.
Tropical Rain Forest
Hex #00755E
RGB 0, 117, 94
CMYK 100, 0, 20, 54
98. Almond
Almond is one of Crayola’s newer colors, as it was released in 1998. However, in Crayola’s 2020 “Colors of the World” pack (a collection of colors meant to capture the different skin, eye, and hair colors across the world), there were no less than 10 different Almond varieties included. The original Almond wasn’t one of them!
Almond
Hex #EED9C4
RGB 238, 217, 196
CMYK 0, 9, 18, 7
99. Desert Sand
Despite the exciting name, Desert Sand is a relatively dull sandy shade that’s just a little lighter than Tumbleweed. It was added in 1998, although you can only find it in Crayola’s 120-count box.
Desert Sand
Hex #EDC9AF
RGB 237, 201, 175
CMYK 0, 15, 26, 7
100. Tan
As you can see from its CMYK values, Tan is a neutral, brownish color with a high proportion of yellow. This robust neutral was added in 1958, and it can be found in the 32-count, 64-count, and 120-count boxes.
Tan
Hex #FA9D5A
RGB 250, 157, 90
CMYK 0, 37, 64, 2
101. Gold
The Crayola Gold crayon as we know it today was introduced in 1953. Notably, because it’s a metallic shade, available color swatches just show the color with no metallic sheen.
Gold
Hex #E6BE8A
RGB 230, 190, 138
CMYK 0, 17, 40, 10
102. Tumbleweed
This sandy-hued neutral is a good one for coloring in desert landscapes. Crayola first produced it in 1993, and it can be found in both the 64-count and 120-count boxes.
Tumbleweed
Hex #DEA681
RGB 222, 166, 129
CMYK 0, 25, 42, 13
103. Raw Sienna
This color, introduced in 1958, captures the color of an ancient pigment. Sienna is a light, orangish-brown pigment that comes from ferric oxides and iron ore in the soil. It was even used in ancient cave paintings!
Raw Sienna
Hex #D27D46
RGB 210, 125, 70
CMYK 0, 40, 67, 18
104. Burnt Sienna
As the name suggests, genuine burnt sienna pigment comes from burned or roasted raw sienna. It was also used for cave paintings and to make more modern paint, and in 1903, Crayola started manufacturing its Burnt Sienna crayon.
Burnt Sienna
Hex #E97451
RGB 233, 116, 81
CMYK 0, 50, 65, 9
105. Mahogany
This reddish-brown (or brownish-red) shade captures the look of the usual color of mahogany wood. It was introduced to Crayola’s lineup in 1949, and you can find it in the 64-count and 120-count boxes.
Mahogany
Hex #CA3435
RGB 202, 52, 53
CMYK 0, 74, 74, 21
106. Copper
Not many Crayola crayons have been discontinued and brought back, but Copper made a comeback after an extended hiatus. It was introduced in 1903 along with Crayola’s other original colors, and it was continuously produced until 1915. It disappeared from the market until its return in 1958. Notably, Copper is a metallic shade, so color codes alone can’t capture its true brilliance.
Copper
Hex #DA8A67
RGB 218, 138, 103
CMYK 0, 37, 53, 15
107. Antique Brass
Antique Brass is a shade that’s fairly popular in interior design, and it was introduced to the Crayola collection in 1998. Like Copper, it has a smooth, metallic sheen. You can only find it in the 120-count box.
Antique Brass
Hex #C88A65
RGB 200, 138, 101
CMYK 0, 31, 50, 22
108. Brown
Not every crayon has an exciting name. But for a young child just learning about colors, it’s helpful to have some simple color names in the mix. Brown is a classic, and fittingly, it’s been a Crayola color since 1903.
Brown
Hex #AF593E
RGB 175, 89, 62
CMYK 0, 49, 65, 31
109. Sepia
Sepia is a distinctive black-brown shade with a touch of red. Originally, the sepia pigment came from the ink sac of cuttlefish in the Sepia genus. Crayola captured the iconic color in a crayon starting in 1935. It was produced until 1944, discontinued, and then re-released in 1958.
Sepia
Hex #9E5B40
RGB 158, 91, 64
CMYK 0, 42, 59, 38
110. Chestnut
This shade was one of Crayola’s original 1903 colors, although it wasn’t always known by the same name. It was released as “Indian Red” and carried that name until Crayola changed it to Chestnut in 1999. The reason? Many students (and even teachers) believed the name “Indian Red” referred to Native Americans. However, Crayola claims it named the original color after a natural red pigment found near India.
Chestnut
Hex #B94E48
RGB 185, 78, 72
CMYK 0, 58, 61, 27
111. Fuzzy Wuzzy
This whimsically-named brown shade might make you think of a well-loved teddy bear. It was first released in 1998 as “Fuzzy Wuzzy Brown,” but the name was shortened to “Fuzzy Wuzzy” in 2005.
Fuzzy Wuzzy
Hex #87421F
RGB 135, 66, 31
CMYK 0, 51, 77, 47
112. Beaver
Beaver is one of a number of new crayon colors released in 1998. It’s a soft, almost cocoa-like shade that helped to round out Crayola’s collection of browns.
Beaver
Hex #926F5B
RGB 146, 111, 91
CMYK 0, 24, 38, 43
113. Shadow
You might expect Shadow to be a color of gray or even black. However, Crayola’s version is more of a cool-leaning, gray-hued brown. It was released in 1998.
Shadow
Hex #837050
RGB 131, 112, 80
CMYK 0, 15, 39, 49
114. Gray
Gray sounds like a color that Crayola would have included in its initial lineup. However, Gray was introduced in 1926. This was when Crayola bought out the crayon division of Munsell Color Co. (a company created by Albert H. Munsell, creator of the famous Munsell color system). It was initially called “Middle Grey.”
Gray
Hex #8B8680
RGB 139, 134, 128
CMYK 0, 4, 8, 45
115. Silver
Silver is one of Crayola’s metallic shades, so the color you see on the screen doesn’t have the sheen you get when you use the crayon on a piece of paper. It was part of Crayola’s initial release in 1903.
Silver
Hex #C9C0BB
RGB 201, 192, 187
CMYK 0, 4, 7, 21
116. Timberwolf
Kids love animals, so it’s fitting that Crayola named this warm-leaning gray after a wolf. Timberwolf was first introduced in 1993.
Timberwolf
Hex #D9D6CF
RGB 217, 214, 207
CMYK 0, 1, 5, 15
117. Manatee
Manatee is a slightly darker gray than Timberwolf. It’s another fun color named after an animal. It’s one of Crayola’s relatively newer colors, as it was released in 1998.
Manatee
Hex #8D90A1
RGB 141, 144, 161
CMYK 12, 11, 0, 37
118. Outer Space
“Outer Space” sounds a lot more exciting than “Black.” This color was introduced in 1998, when it essentially became Crayola’s second standard shade of black. Compared to Black, it looks a bit more faded and even bluish.
Outer Space
Hex #2D383A
RGB 45, 56, 58
CMYK 22, 3, 0, 77
119. Black
There are seemingly endless shades of black out there, but it doesn’t get much purer than this one. This is the company’s original black, so fittingly enough, it was released as part of Crayola’s first batch in 1903.
Black
Hex #000000
RGB 0, 0, 0
CMYK 0, 0, 0, 100
120. White
If a set of crayons includes a shade of pure black, it stands to reason that it would need the counterbalance of a shade of pure white. It might be hard to see it on plain white paper, but a white crayon comes in handy for a kid coloring on construction paper.
White
Hex #FFFFFF
RGB 255, 255, 255
CMYK 0, 0, 0, 0
History in Every Colorful Crayola Crayon Box
Whether you use crayons in your current artistic pursuits or just carry fond memories from childhood, learning about the surprisingly rich history of Crayola can be interesting. The brand continues to evolve, so a new color just might be on the horizon!
