These cat coloring pages are full of whiskers: a sleepy kitten in a basket, kawaii kitty cats with snacks, a cat and dog who are best pals, and realistic cats with soft, layered fur. There are 12 free printable sheets in easy, medium and detailed levels.
Each sheet is sized to cover Letter or A4 paper. Tap Print for one copy now, or save it with Download and set "fit to page" later. Want a colored cat for a name tag or a reading log? Grab one from our cat clipart, and if your kid is a dog person too, the dog coloring pages are next door.
Cute Kitten Coloring Pages
Kittens are small, round and silly, which makes them great first pages. These cute kitten coloring pages use thick lines and big shapes.
A fluffy kitten reaches out a paw to tap a big ball of yarn. The round shapes are just right for chubby crayons.
Try this Glue a short piece of real yarn to the ball after coloring for a preschool touch-and-feel page.
Two baby kittens nap in a woven basket with a soft blanket. Kids can color them as twins or as two different cats.
Try this Use it at nap or rest time in pre-K so early risers have something calm to do.
A curious kitten crouches in the grass to watch a caterpillar crawl along a leaf. Flowers and stems give kids a little more to color.
Try this Pair it with a first grade butterfly life cycle lesson, since caterpillar coloring pages fit right in.
Kawaii Cat Coloring Pages
Kawaii cats have tiny bodies, big heads and happy faces. These cute cat coloring pages pair kitty cats with snacks, boxes and stars.
A round kawaii kitty hugs a sushi roll almost as big as itself. Simple lines make it easy and cute for younger kids.
Try this Color it, cut it out and tape it to a lunch box as a cheerful note from home.
A cat peeks out of a cardboard box with only its ears and eyes showing, and little stars float above. Every cat owner knows this scene.
Try this Ask second graders to write a speech bubble telling what the cat is hiding from.
Three kawaii kittens sit at a small round table with cupcakes, a teapot and a vase of daisies. It is a sweet pick for a party table.
Try this Print on cardstock as a tea party place mat and add each guest's name with a marker.
Cat and Dog Coloring Pages
Many homes have both, so kids ask for them together. These cat and dog coloring pages show the two as friends.
A kitten and a puppy sit side by side and hug on a round rug. Two simple shapes make it a good page for sharing.
Try this Use it in kindergarten to talk about kindness, then let kids color the rug with their favorite pattern.
A cat and a dog curl up on a window seat with pillows and watch raindrops on the glass. It has a calm, rainy day feel.
Try this Hand it out on a rainy indoor recess day with a weather word list on the board.
A dog and a cat share a picnic blanket under a tree, with a basket, a ball and a butterfly. Lots of medium spaces keep busy hands happy.
Try this Ask first graders to find and count every round shape on the page after coloring.
Realistic Cat Coloring Pages for Adults
These pages use fine lines for fur, whiskers and patterns. They suit teens and adults who like realistic cat coloring pages they can work on over a few evenings.
A tabby cat sits tall on a windowsill beside pots of herbs, its striped fur drawn in fine strokes. Try layering browns and greys.
Try this Practice blending by coloring the stripes dark first and the gaps light, then go over both lightly.
A sitting cat outline is filled with swirls, petals and tiny geometric shapes. It is a slow, relaxing page for fine-tip markers.
Try this Pick a three-color palette before you start so the patterns stay calm and balanced.
A fluffy long-haired cat lies in a bed of roses and peonies, with wisps of fur all around. Flowers and fur give hours of small spaces.
Try this Color it as a gift for a cat lover and add their pet's real colors.
Cat Pages by Grade
| Group | Level | Best pages |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K and kindergarten | Easy | Yarn kitten, sleepy kittens, sushi kitty, cat and puppy hug |
| Grades 1 to 3 | Medium | Caterpillar garden, box cat, kitten cafe, rainy window |
| Grade 6 and up | Detailed | Tabby on the sill, mandala cat, long-haired cat |
For a mixed group, print about half medium pages. They fit the most kids and leave room for both fast and careful colorers.
How to Color Fur, Stripes and Spots
Fur looks soft when you color in short strokes that follow the way the hair grows. Start light, then add a darker layer near the ears, under the chin and along the back. For a tabby, color the stripes first, then fill the spaces between them with a lighter shade.
Real cat colors are orange, cream, grey, black, white and brown. Calico cats mix three of them in patches, which is fun for kids to copy. Of course, a purple cat with green spots is welcome too.
Cat Crafts for Home and Class
- Paper bag puppet: Cut out the kawaii sushi kitty's head and glue it to a lunch bag.
- Bookmarks: Trim the box cat into a long strip, laminate it and punch a hole for ribbon.
- Pet day: Have kids color the cat closest to their own pet and share one fact about it.
- Mixed animals board: Hang cats next to pages from our animal coloring pages for a class zoo wall.
Questions people ask
Are these free printable cat coloring pages?
Yes. Print them for your kids, your students or a club meeting, and use them in any project that is not for sale. Credit is optional. Do not resell the sheets or pack them into a bundle, and please ask us first about anything commercial.
Which kitten coloring pages are easiest?
The yarn kitten and the two sleepy kittens in a basket are the simplest. Both use bold outlines around a handful of roomy shapes. Three year olds can finish them in one short sitting.
Do you have kawaii cat coloring pages?
Yes. The kitty hugging a sushi roll, the cat in a box and the kitten cafe are all drawn in a kawaii style with big heads and happy faces. They are popular with kids from about four to ten.
Are there realistic cat coloring pages for adults?
Yes. The tabby on the windowsill shows real fur and whiskers, and the long-haired cat in flowers is full of detail. The mandala cat is a good choice if you prefer patterns to realism.
Do you have cat and dog coloring pages together?
Yes. There are three: a kitten and puppy hug, a rainy window seat and a backyard picnic. For more pups on their own, see our dog coloring pages.
How do I print a cat coloring page so nothing gets cut off?
Open the print window and choose fit to page or scale to fit. The sheet is 1024 by 1324 pixels, so it fills Letter or A4 paper with a small white margin. Turn off any setting that adds headers or page numbers.
