This colors of the rainbow printable pairs seven color swatches with their written names. Read from top to bottom: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet.
A clear seven-color reference
The chart uses separate rectangular swatches so each label is easy to match with its color. The names are printed in dark text outside the swatches, which also makes the sequence readable on a grayscale copy.
Use the familiar color order
Point to a swatch, read its name, and move to the next one. Then cover the labels and try naming a few colors from memory. A learner can also arrange colored pencils or paper pieces in the same sequence.
The seven named bands are a simplified teaching convention. Real rainbow colors blend into one another; the sharp edges on this chart help organize the labels rather than showing natural boundaries.
Try a small sorting activity
- Choose a few colored objects or paper pieces.
- Compare each one with the nearest swatch.
- Place them beside the chart in sequence.
- Discuss items that fall between two named colors.
Matching an object exactly is not required. A red-orange pencil or a blue-green piece of paper can prompt a useful conversation about shades and mixtures.
Check your printer colors
The appearance of each swatch can vary with screen settings, ink, paper, and printer settings. Print a test copy if distinguishing indigo and violet matters for your activity. The chart is a naming reference, not a calibrated color standard or wavelength diagram.
Download and print
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