Rainbow Unicorn Flight Coloring Page

A unicorn soaring through clouds combines two things that spark the imagination: magical creatures and the freedom of flight. This scene gives you wide open sky space to fill with color alongside the flowing mane, tail, and wings that make unicorns so fun to bring to life.

What colors work best?

The classic rainbow approach works beautifully here, transitioning each section of the mane and tail through red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple. For something different, try a sunset palette with coral, peach, gold, and lavender. Pastel lovers can use soft mint, baby pink, pale yellow, and sky blue for a dreamy look. The unicorn’s body looks stunning in pure white, but cream or even pale gray can add dimension. Don’t forget the sky – gradients from deep blue to pale pink create gorgeous backdrops, and you can echo those colors in the clouds.

Did you know?

Unicorns appear in ancient texts from Greece and Rome, but writers described them as wild and impossible to capture, more like fierce horses than the gentle creatures we imagine today. The association between unicorns and rainbows is actually quite modern, becoming popular mainly in the 1980s. In medieval tapestries and manuscripts, unicorns were typically shown as pure white, symbolizing grace and purity.

How to color this one

Colored pencils work wonderfully for blending the rainbow transitions in the mane and tail. Start with lighter pressure and build up gradually, overlapping colors where they meet. Markers create bold, vibrant results, though you’ll want to be careful with bleeding. For the flowing hair sections, color in the direction of the flow rather than in circles. Add white gel pen highlights along the edges of the mane and on the body to make your unicorn look luminous. The clouds respond well to light circular motions with the side of your pencil to create soft, fluffy texture.

Who’ll love this?

Kids around ages 5-10 tend to gravitate toward this imagery, though older children who enjoy fantasy themes often appreciate the detailed line work. This works well as a weekend morning activity or during quiet time when someone needs to wind down. Adults who collect unicorn-themed items or enjoy fantasy coloring will find this appeals to their interests too.