Chameleon Coloring Pages
Make free printable chameleon coloring pages from 13 pictures we drew ourselves: chameleon portrait, chameleon on a branch, chameleon in the leaves, chameleon catching a fly, chameleon on a flowering branch, baby chameleon on a leaf, two chameleon friends, chameleon on a sunny rock, chameleon under a leaf in the rain, chameleon with stripes and spots, chameleon and a butterfly, chameleon by a big tree, big simple chameleon. Every chameleon is drawn with the marks Animal Diversity Web gives for the family: a casque rising on the head, eyes set on cones that stick out from the head, feet that grip with two opposed pads, a tail that curls and a deep, side-flattened body. They are our own chameleons, not any named, film, game, book or cartoon chameleon and not any mascot, and nothing carries words, brand or product names or logos. Print one big picture on a page, a grid of four or six small ones, a scene with two chameleons on jungle branches with leaves under clouds and a sun, a fold-in-half card, or a chameleon mandala with small chameleons round the edge and a new pattern at the press of a button. Plain chameleons to decorate prints 1, 2, 4 or 6 chameleons with no eye, mouth or skin lines, so children can draw their own colors and patterns; one fills a 186 mm square on US Letter. Type a child’s name for a name page, or paste a class list to get the same picture for everyone with each name at the top. Choose simple, medium or detailed lines, never thinner than 0.5 mm. Download one multi-page PDF for US Letter or A4, a 300 DPI PNG of every page, or an SVG. No sign-up, no watermark.
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Runs in your browser with our own code; names and words never leave your device, and nothing is saved. Every picture is our own drawing, black lines on white, with no film, book or cartoon characters, mascots, brands or logos. The chameleon pictures are our own drawings of a chameleon with a casque on its head, its eye on a round cone, feet that grip with two pads each and a tail coiled into a spiral: a portrait, on a branch, in the leaves, catching a fly, on a flowering branch, a baby on a leaf, two friends, on a sunny rock, under a leaf in the rain, with stripes and spots, with a butterfly, by a big tree and a big simple chameleon. They are not any named, film, game, book or cartoon chameleon and not any mascot. Nothing carries words, brand or product names or logos. The plain chameleons have no eye, mouth or skin lines, for drawing your own. The designs are our own drawings: you may use them and anything you make with them, including things you sell, with no credit needed. The lettering fonts keep their own open licenses.
How to make and print chameleon coloring pages
- Choose what to make: one big picture, several small pictures, the chameleons in the jungle scene, plain chameleons to decorate, the lettering poster, a name page, a class set, a card, a mandala, or a whole pack.
- Pick the picture, or tick the ones you want for a grid or pack.
- Choose the lines: simple for little ones, medium, or detailed for older children and adults.
- Add a title, change the poster words, type a name or paste your class list, and pick the lettering.
- Choose US Letter or A4 and download the PDF, or a PNG of every page.
- Print on plain paper at 100% (Actual size).
What you can use it for
- Reptile and rainforest topics at school: the branch, the leaves and the tree
- Lessons on color: plain chameleons and the stripes and spots to color any way
- Animal lovers: the baby, the two friends and the chameleon catching a fly
- Class sets with each child’s name
- Toddlers: the chameleon portrait and the big simple chameleon with simple lines
- Detailed chameleon mandalas, the portrait and the spotted chameleon for older children and adults
The 13 chameleon pictures
| Picture | Shapes to color: simple | Medium | Detailed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chameleon portrait | 6 | 16 | 28 |
| Chameleon on a branch | 21 | 38 | 52 |
| Chameleon in the leaves | 22 | 34 | 53 |
| Chameleon catching a fly | 25 | 39 | 53 |
| Chameleon on a flowering branch | 22 | 39 | 46 |
| Baby chameleon on a leaf | 21 | 34 | 47 |
| Two chameleon friends | 45 | 69 | 80 |
| Chameleon on a sunny rock | 26 | 36 | 38 |
| Chameleon under a leaf in the rain | 24 | 33 | 38 |
| Chameleon with stripes and spots | 20 | 41 | 55 |
| Chameleon and a butterfly | 27 | 35 | 45 |
| Chameleon by a big tree | 21 | 39 | 56 |
| Big simple chameleon | 20 | 26 | 29 |
Shapes are the closed outlines the tool draws for each picture at each level, counted by the tool. Simple keeps the chameleon (casque and head, eye cone and closed eye, mouth line, back ridge, body, legs, grasping pads and coiled tail) and the branch, leaf, rock or tree; Medium and Detailed add the smaller lines, such as the skin folds, the leaf veins, the bark and the spots.
Plain chameleons to decorate
| Chameleons per page | Each fits (US Letter) | Each fits (A4) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 186 mm square | 181 mm square |
| 2 | 120 mm square | 129 mm square |
| 4 | 89 mm square | 86 mm square |
| 6 | 77 mm square | 83 mm square |
Sizes are for the page with No title chosen; a title at the top makes them a little smaller. Each plain chameleon has no eye, mouth or skin lines (17 shapes: four legs with two grasping pads each, an eye cone, head, back ridge, coiled tail and body), so the colors and patterns are up to you.
Simple to detailed lines
| Lines | Outlines | Small details | Good for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simple | 1.8 mm | 1.4 mm | Toddlers, chunky crayons, big markers |
| Medium | 1.1 mm | 0.8 mm | Most children, colored pencils |
| Detailed | 0.75 mm | 0.5 mm | Older children and adults, fine pens and pencils |
Line widths are measured at print size. The thinnest line on any page is 0.5 mm, so every shape stays open to color.
What you can make
| Page | What prints |
|---|---|
| One big picture | One picture filling the page, with an optional title at the top and an optional frame |
| Several small pictures | Four or six pictures on one page, each in its own box |
| Chameleons in the jungle | Two chameleons on jungle branches with leaves and a tree trunk, under clouds and a sun; Medium and Detailed add the smaller lines |
| Plain chameleons to decorate | 1, 2, 4 or 6 plain chameleons, to draw your own colors and patterns |
| Lettering poster | Two lines of big hollow letters to color (“Bright” and “Colors” or your own words) above three pictures |
| Name page | Words such as “Colored by” and a name in large hollow letters, with three pictures |
| Class set | The same picture for every child, each page with one child’s name at the top (up to 40 names) |
| Fold-in-half card | Picture and title on the front, a small picture on the back: 139.7 × 215.9 mm (5.5 × 8.5 in) from US Letter, 148.5 × 210 mm (A5) from A4 |
| Chameleon mandala | A symmetric pattern with small chameleons round the edge; every pattern number gives a new design |
| Whole pack | Your ticked pictures, one per page, plus the scene, the poster, three mandalas and a name page if you choose |
Titles you can choose: Hello Chameleon, Color Me In, Happy Birthday, Best Friends, Hello Spring, or your own words. Lettering styles: Fredoka, Baloo 2, Sniglet, Cherry Bomb One.
Coloring ideas
- Bright green with a yellow stripe and turquoise spots, or orange, red and blue bands.
- A different color on each half of the body, as if it is changing color.
- Brown branches, deep green leaves and a pink or yellow flower.
Printing tips
- Every page keeps a 12.7 mm (half inch) margin from the paper edge, on US Letter and A4.
- Plain paper is fine for crayons and pencils; use thicker paper or card for markers or paint.
- Print one page first and check it before printing a whole pack or class set.
- Choose Detailed lines only with fine pens or sharp pencils, and Simple lines with chunky crayons.
More things to make
- Turn a photo of a pet or a lizard into line art to color: Photo to Coloring Page.
- Draw your own symmetric patterns: Mandala Maker.
- A paper mask to color as a lizard or a frog: Mask Template.
- A word puzzle to go with the pages: Word Search Maker.
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See all free tools →Frequently asked questions
Are these chameleon coloring pages free?
Yes. Every page is free to make, download and print, with no sign-up and no watermark. All the pictures are our own drawings.
Which chameleon pictures are there?
13: chameleon portrait, chameleon on a branch, chameleon in the leaves, chameleon catching a fly, chameleon on a flowering branch, baby chameleon on a leaf, two chameleon friends, chameleon on a sunny rock, chameleon under a leaf in the rain, chameleon with stripes and spots, chameleon and a butterfly, chameleon by a big tree, big simple chameleon. On top of those there is a jungle scene, plain chameleons to decorate, a mandala, a lettering poster and name pages.
Why do the chameleons have that shape?
Animal Diversity Web describes chameleons with casques, horns or crests on the head, eyes on cones that move separately, feet whose toes are joined into two grasping pads, a grasping tail in the species that live in trees, and bodies flattened from side to side. Every chameleon here has a casque, an eye on a cone, two pads on each foot and a coiled tail.
Why is the chameleon’s tongue so long?
Animal Diversity Web notes that chameleons can stretch their tongues almost the whole length of their body. In the fly picture the tongue reaches out a little less than the length of the body.
Which colors should I use?
Any. Animal Diversity Web notes that chameleons change color easily and quickly, so greens, blues, yellows, oranges or stripes and spots all suit them. Plain chameleons and the spotted one leave the pattern to you.
Are these a film or game chameleon?
No. Every chameleon is our own drawing, not any named, film, game, book or cartoon chameleon and not any mascot, and nothing in the pictures carries a name or logo.
Which chameleon pages suit toddlers and preschoolers?
Choose Simple lines: big shapes with thick outlines. The chameleon portrait and the big simple chameleon have the fewest shapes, as the table shows.
Can I make a page for every child in my class?
Yes. Choose Class set, pick a picture and paste the names, one per line, up to 40. Each child gets the same picture with their own name in hollow letters at the top, all in one PDF.
Are there chameleon coloring pages for adults?
Yes. Choose Chameleon mandala with Detailed lines: each pattern number gives a different symmetric design. Choose 16 repeats for the most intricate pattern.
Can I sell what I make with these pages?
Yes. The pictures are our own drawings, and the note under the tool sets out how you may use them, including for things you sell.
How do I print the coloring pages?
Download the PDF and print it on plain paper. Choose 100% or Actual size to keep the margins and sizes as drawn; Fit to page also works if your printer cuts off the edges.
Is anything uploaded?
No. Everything runs in your browser. Names and words are not sent anywhere, and nothing is saved when you close the page.