Is it just me or does it drive you crazy that Sharpie does not put the name of the color on their markers? To make matters worse, I could not find a list of Sharpie Colors anywhere, not even on Sharpie’s website. So, I decided to create an illustrated Sharpie colors list. Right now you might think this is a bit extreme, but if you are an adult coloring book aficionado, you will thank me as your colored Sharpies collection continues to grow.
Sharpie Marker Colors
Sharpie does not have a Sharpie Colors list on their website, but they do have a spot where you can search for Sharpies by color. If you hover over the individual markers, the names of the markers pop up. Not the easiest way to determine the color of your Sharpie marker. As far as I can determine, there are currently a total of 68 Sharpie Pen Colors. They break down into Standard Colors and Limited Edition colors. The Limited Edition colors are, as their name would imply, only available for a limited time. After that limited time, it looks as if some of the colors are incorporated into the standard colors. Slate Grey, for example, is a color that was part of the “Nature Tones” package. It is now regularly included in the larger packs of markers. I have no idea how long the “limited” time is. Personally, with the explosion of adult coloring books, I think Sharpie should bring back all of those limited edition colors that were retired. Here is a breakdown of the Standard and Limited Edition colors…
Standard Colors (see illustrated above, top left)
- Aqua
- Berry
- Black
- Blue
- Brown
- Green
- Lime Green
- Magenta
- Purple
- Red
- Turquoise
- Yellow
- Orange
Limited Edition Earth Tones
- Burgundy
- Marigold
- Navy
- Olive
- Plum
Limited Edition Pastels (see illustrated directly above)
- Lilac
- Mint
- Peach
- Pink
- Sky Blue
Limited Edition Nature Tones
- Brick Red
- Dandelion
- Ocean Glue
- Slate Grey
- Spruce Green
Limited Edition Summer Splash
- Almond
- Blue Ice
- Boysenberry
- Kiwi
- Pink Lemonade
Limited Edition Wild Flowers
- Clover
- Pumpkin
- Rain Shower
- Rose
- Violet
Limited Edition Caribbean Colors
- Coconut
- Flamingo
- Lime Daiquiri
- Stingray
- Surf
Limited Edition Couleurs Cafe
- Blueberry
- Early Grey
- Hibiscus Tea
- Mocha
- Pomegranate
Limited Edition 80’s Glam (see illustrated above, top right)
- Argyle Green
- Banana Clip Yellow
- Jellie Pink
- Leg Warmer Orange
- Valley Girl Violet
Limited Edition Electro Pop (see illustrated above, top right)
- Optic Orange
- Techno Blue
- Nano Blue
- Electric Pink
- Ultra Violet
Neon (see illustrated directly above)
- Neon Blue
- Neon Green
- Neon Yellow
- Neon Orange
- Neon Pink
Metallic (see illustrated above, top right)
- Gold
- Silver
- Bronze
Unknown Grouping
- Pink Ribbon
- Tangerine
I will be adding additional information about Sharpie colors and illustrating more Sharpie pen colors as I come across them. Be sure to come back and check for updates! If you have more information on Sharpie colors, please add below in the comments.
You might also be interested in my review of various art supplies for adult coloring books, my review on Sharpie Neon Markers, or my review of Sharpie Metallic Markers.
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Wow Cheryl…this is cool! Glad to have this to refer back to :). I also wish Sharpie would bring back some older limited editions. I have a few of the more recent ones. Love the names of the 80’s Glam..don’t you? So cute..I have that one by the way 🙂 Thanks for putting this together!
I actually just finished putting little labels on my Sharpies. I will probably add that picture to this post. It may seem a bit overboard, but there are some Sharpie markers that are just impossible to distinguish simply by looking at the lid – Valley Girl Violet and Purple for example. Just impossible to distinguish. Would be very easy to pick one up by mistake and mess a picture up. Also, I just like to know the name of the color I’m using. 🙂
I am slightly desperate for you to finish your project, haha. I’m trying to label my sharpies but I can’t without swatches. I have a two blue sharpies that might be “Blueberry”, one leans a titch greener than the other, I figure I *should* have both Coconut and Almond but I can only find one, so I’m not sure which I’ve got. Then there are the purples, ye gods, I think I’ve pegged Valley Girl Violet and Hibiscus Tea, I know I have regular purple, but then there are two others… one is plum, I’m not sure which, and I haven’t a clue what the other would be! SO CONFUSING!
I agree! It IS confusing. There are two purple markers that, when I hold them side by side, I cannot tell the difference in the lid color. The only way to identify them is to actually color with them. It is crazy. I don’t know why in the world Sharpie does not label their markers, especially with the recent popularity of adult coloring books. I’m trying to add new Sharpies to my collection. Of course, that problem is twofold; first I have to find them and second even if I do find them, they will not arrive labeled so if I make the mistake of ordering two markers in the shade of purple….yes. But, my search is on and, rest assured, I will add new information as soon as I have it. Thank you so much for your comment! (By the way, Bic does label their makers and they have some lovely colors. http://2old2color.com/bic-mark-it-markers-and-sharpie-markers-comparison/ Happy coloring! (even amid the frustration!) 🙂
Thank you so much for this illustration! I like to have color charts for all of my markers and pens and without the names and which name goes to what color its almost impossible! I wrote the names on the markers now so I have them!
Thank you!
I know! It drives me crazy to not know the colors! I’m impressed that you wrote the names on the markers (not much writing space!). I put stickers on mine on the caps with the names written on the stickers. But then the stickers started coming off so I had to put transparent tape over the stickers. lol Not idea. Maybe I will try writing directly on the markers like you did! The nice thing about the stickers is that I put the stickers on the caps so whenever a marker runs out of ink and I have to replace it with a new one, all I have to do is switch caps and throw the old marker away! 🙂
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What did you use when writing on the markers, I tried using Sharpie Maker with no luck,Maybe Nail Polish would work
Thank You
Love it thank you! Mine are now all neatly labelled!! This makes me happy!! ?
You are welcome! It makes me happy too Gemma! Soon you will have all the colors memorized. Ha! Happy coloring!
Thank you so much for doing this. I’m with you in that it drives me batty that they do not label their markers! Would you Please post a picture on how yours are labeled… I’m desperate to do mine, but idk how to yet! Going to look at your sharpie vs bic comparison now 🙂
Thanks again!
Just for you Vicki….. http://2old2color.com/make-sharpie-marker-name-labels/ 🙂
omg thank you so much! I am obsessed with colors and I have all colors for my other markers but not for sharpies. Where can I get them? Thanks 🙂
I made a color chart for the Sharpies Awaiz. Here is a link! http://2old2color.com/reviews/color-chart-for-sharpie-and-bic-mark-it-markers/
Thank you, very informative! Can I ask where do you buy your Sharpies? I’m UK based and buying them individually is a nightmare. I’m resisting buying a 28 pack in order to gain the 1 colour I currently need/want!
I buy almost all of my markers through Amazon. Unfortunately I often do buy an entire pack to get a single color. Luckily, those “extra” markers always end up getting used! 🙂
This is an excellent reference for my Sharpie collection. Thanks much for listing all the names. You may not be aware of the newest edition, which I just received today from amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B019QBOZY0/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_dp_ss_2?pf_rd_p=1944687522&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B019QBPACQ&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=0RRH4B5G6QSSY1MF7Z0H
You made my day Ron! I just ordered my Color Burst markers and I will add them to the list. Thanks so much for the heads up!!! 🙂
Hi Ron. Thanks again for the heads up on the new Sharpie Color Burst markers. I bought some and did a review here – http://2old2color.com/reviews/new-sharpie-color-burst-markers-review/
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I’ve just started going through my Sharpies and labelling them, and it’s a nightmare sometimes. Hit a snag with my yellows, specifically the difference between Yellow and Banana Clip Yellow. I came to the conclusion that the one with the slightly darker cap is the normal Yellow, as I have three of those and two of the lighter ones and logic dictates I’d have more, I’ve bought three sets of Sharpies, but the pictures on the site look like the other way around. Can you clarify this for me?
Also, great tip on labelling the lids. And I’m using a Dymo LetraTag label maker, it seems to be working a treat.
Thank you for this list. I have shared it on several adult coloring groups along with the link to contact sharpie. Maybe if enough of us contact them, they will bring the colors back!
Thanks so much Nikki! Really appreciate the shares!
Thanks! It does drive me crazy that Sharpie does not put the name of the color on their markers!
You and me both sista!
Oh my goodness. I just bought the Electropop and the limited edition packs and so I started to make a swatch chart and it is absolutely driving me crazy that Sharpie does not have any color identifiers besides the caps. I had a few that I bought open stock and thankfully I left the barcode sticker on there, because it says the color! But that was only a few of them. I THINK I’ve gotten all my colors properly labeled (I’m sure at least one has to be wrong), but I have four that I just have absolutely no idea what they are and it’s going to drive me crazy forever. But your chart might help me out a little and I’m certainly glad I’m not the only one who is driven crazy by their lack of labels. Ugh.
I spoke to a lady at sharpie the other day. I asked if theyre were going to bring back the old colors and she said she didnt think so. I asked if they were going ot add the name onto the marker and she said there is talk about it. Unknown if it is going to happen but they are talking about it.
You made my heart “Eek!” at this most amazing find! I’m a bit OCD so I have to organize EVERYTHING. Sharpie and Crayola Super Tips are two that then force me to label them myself. Sharpie can’t even bother to provide a list in packaging or anywhere, so finally happening upon your site has brought such relief.
I’m wondering if you – or anyone that sees this – knows if the ‘new’ colors in the latest Limited Edition 21 count are in fact the Electric Pop. (It doesn’t even aid in distinguishing which are the new but I’ve Sherlocked my way to the Electric Pop theory cuz I haven’t gotten them yet to compare.)
Packaging: 6.5in tall/3.5in wide clear hard plastic with a tiki type image of orange and green. It’s from either Walmart or Target (hub surprised me).
I’ve come up with some good and easy ways of labeling so msg if anyone is curious and thank you for this info Cheryl!!
Glad to have found your site and the swatches! Yes, it drives me bananas that Sharpie doesn’t label their markers with color names. This is especially important because they release new colors so often. Thanks again, and I think I will label my markers.
Happy coloring and happy labeling Kim! Sharpie could sure save us a lot of work, couldn’t they? Label those markers Sharpie!
Cheryl you rock! I’ve been desperately trying to organize my sharpies and this website you have helped so much. I’m gonna order your books on Amazon just to give back for all the hard work you just saved me. Now I’m doing labels on my sharpies to distinguish each. It really helps for those of us that have “old” eyes to be able to know.
Not “old” – let’s just say experienced instead. Ha! Happy coloring Philip!
Hi can anybody recommend a sharpie to colour a light skin tone picture? I’m trying to create a Disney piece but am struggling with a skin tone colour, or any suggestions for another brand of the same quality of sharpies for a skin tone?
Thank you for this post. I have every color EXCEPT the Wild Flowers collection, and can’t seem to find it anywhere on ebay etc. I would love to buy this set (rose, clover, pumpkin, violet, rainshower), even used (in working condition), so if anyone has any leads or an extra set they’re willing to part with please reply!
We should all bug Sharpie to bring back discontinued colors, they could make a lot of money this way!
I totally agree Jenn! With all of the interest in adult coloring books, it seems that Sharpie would just release all of those discontinued colors and let them stay on the market. I’m sure that I’d be the first in line to buy them. Right beside you! Good luck in your quest! Happy coloring Jenn!