These resources are visual materials featuring arcs of color, typically in the sequence of red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet, designed for users to apply pigments or shades within the delineated areas. A common instance is a sheet depicting a stylized rainbow over clouds, prepared for children or adults to add their choice of hues to the blank spaces.
The utilization of these artistic templates promotes fine motor skill development, encourages creative expression, and offers an engaging method for learning about color recognition and arrangement. Historically, similar coloring activities have been employed as educational tools to impart knowledge regarding natural phenomena and artistic concepts in an accessible format.