I think you’ll agree with me when I say:
MidJourney is an incredible tool that opens up endless possibilities for unique, engaging designs.
Whether you’re aiming for fun animal illustrations, magical landscapes, or simple objects, MidJourney’s is an incredible weapon in any designer’s arsenal.
One such application is creating stunning, high-quality coloring books easily and quickly.
With that in mind, this article will break down the 50 best MidJourney prompts for coloring books, as well as provide an in-depth guide on how to achieve the best.
Let’s dive right in.
MidJourney Web App vs. MidJourney Bot
When it comes to accessing MidJourney, you’ve got a couple of different options – either the Web App or by using Discord.
While both the MidJourney Web App and Discord method provide access to the AI, the Web App is far more intuitive and user-friendly (in my humble opinion).
With its organized gallery, clean design, and simplified navigation, it makes finding and experimenting with prompts easier.
Prompting within the Web App is significantly quicker and doesn’t require you to memorize various parameters, as these are “baked” into the interface.
This ease of use can be especially beneficial for creating cohesive designs for coloring books, where experimenting with different styles and seeing previous outputs is helpful.
If you’re new to using MidJourney, I’d definitely recommend the Web App for a smoother experience.
If you’ve not heard of the Web App before, that’s likely because this was slowly rolled out to MidJourney users and only became available to everyone midway through 2024.
Key Coloring Book Terminology for MidJourney
The best MidJourney coloring book prompts will contain important terms that allow you to achieve a coloring book “look”.
I’ll break down below some important terminology to be aware of.
You can then use these in your prompts to achieve your desired result.
- Simple Outlines: Basic shapes and designs with minimal detail, creating a clean, approachable look that’s easy for kids to color.
- Bold Lines: Thick, prominent lines that define the image clearly, making it easier for younger children to see the shapes and colors within them.
- Thick Contours: Similar to bold lines, these are thicker-than-normal outlines around objects, adding structure and clarity to the design so it’s suitable for coloring.
- Clear Outline: Ensures that the image has well-defined edges without unnecessary details, keeping the focus on the main shapes for a kid-friendly result.
- No Shading: Excludes any shadows or gradient effects, resulting in a flat, line-only image that is perfect for coloring without distractions.
- No Background: Creates a floating object or scene without any background elements, helping children focus on the primary subject of the page.
- Black and White Only: Generates an image without any color, ideal for creating pages where kids can fully color everything themselves.
- Coloring Book Style: Will create an image in a typical style of a coloring book.
Using the Stylize Parameter in MidJourney
The stylize parameter in MidJourney affects how artistic or abstract the generated images will look.
This is another reason why I’d recommend using the WebApp, as you can easily adjust the weight of stylization using the built-in slider (on Discord, you’d need to use a written parameter –stylize)
A high stylize value can add extra details, which can be distracting for coloring book designs.
For best results, keep the stylized parameter low to maintain simplicity, ensuring that lines are clean and shapes are clear.
Lower stylized values prevent excessive detailing, making the images more practical for coloring books.
The default stylize value is 100, which should provide an acceptable level of detail for a coloring book. That said, feel free to experiment with this value and see what kind of results work best.
Aspect Ratio for Coloring Book Images
Choosing the right aspect ratio is crucial, especially if you’re planning to print the coloring book.
Trust me, using the wrong aspect ratio can be a big, big waste of time.
Imagine creating hundreds of images, then realizing they don’t fit the book’s page!
Now, the dimensions of coloring books can vary, however, the standard size is 8.5” x 11”. This would mean using a portrait aspect ratio, which can be selected within the settings on the web app.
I just want to reiterate that using the correct aspect ratio in MidJourney helps your images fit these dimensions, saving time on resizing and avoiding distortion.
Negative Prompting for Coloring Book Clarity
First things first, what is negative prompting?
Essentially, this tells MidJourney what to NOT include in the images.
In our case, we can use negative prompting to remove unnecessary details that could make coloring more challenging.
For example, phrases like “no shading,” “no color,” “no background,” and “no extra detail” help keep designs clean and simple.
Using these terms can ensure that only the essential outlines are generated, which is perfect for coloring book pages.
Upscaling Images for High-Quality Coloring Books
If you plan to print your coloring book, high-resolution images are essential for crisp, professional results.
We can achieve this by using the upscale tool.
This will enhance the image quality, making details sharper and outlines clearer.
So, how do we upscale an image?
Select the image that you want to use in your book and you’ll notice two options for upscaling:
- Subtle Upscaling: This option focuses on enhancing the image’s resolution and clarity without altering the original look too much.
- Creative Upscaling: This option does more than just increase resolution—it adds additional details and sometimes even stylistic elements to the image. It can introduce textures, enhance patterns, and add complexity to the original design, making it look more intricate and artistic.
For coloring books, subtle upscaling is often the better choice. This keeps the outlines clear and avoids unnecessary details that could make coloring more challenging.
Adding Characters
If you’re looking to create a story-driven coloring book, then it’s important to maintain character consistency among all of your images.
I’ve got a guide on how to create consistent characters in MidJourney, so I’d recommend checking that out.
The TLDR though, is to create a character reference image and attach this to every one of your prompts that includes the character. Have a read of our in-depth MidJourney character design guide for more info.
You then select the character reference icon (shown above), and this will instruct MidJourney to include said character in the image.
Example MidJourney Prompts for Coloring Books
Ok, now we’ve got all the important information out of the way.
Let’s look at some examples of MidJourney coloring book prompts and how they’ve turned out.
People Prompts
Prompt: Princess with a crown, simple black and white outline, thick contours, no background
Prompt: Superhero with a cape, thick black lines, no background, kid-friendly style
Prompt: Cartoon-style robot, bold black lines, no shading, simple outline, kid-friendly
Prompt: Fairy with wings, clear black and white outline, simple contours, no shading
Prompt: Pirate with a sword and hat, simple outline, thick black lines, no background
Animal Prompts
Prompt: Cute cat outline, thick black lines, no shading, kid-friendly coloring book style
Prompt: Unicorn in a magical forest, simple outline, bold lines, no color, for children’s coloring book
Prompt: Simple dinosaur outline, no shading, thick bold lines, for children’s coloring book
Prompt: Farm animals, cow, chicken, and pig, simple line art, thick bold lines, no background
Prompt: Woodland animals, rabbit, fox, and bear, bold lines, no shading, kid-friendly
Prompt: Mermaid swimming with fish, clear outlines, no color, child-friendly style
Prompt: Zoo animals, elephant, zebra, and lion, simple outline, no extra detail
Prompt: Cute bunnies hopping, thick black lines, no shading, child-friendly
Prompt: Underwater sea creatures, like dolphins and turtles, simple line art with bold outlines
Prompt: Fantasy dragon breathing fire, bold black lines, no background, simple outline
Places Prompts
Prompt: Fantasy castle in the clouds, clean black and white outline, no details, kid-friendly
Prompt: Rocket blasting off, bold lines, no background, kid-friendly coloring book style
Prompt: Circus tent with clown, clear black and white outline, no background
Prompt: Forest with trees and mushrooms, simple outline, thick contours, no background
Prompt: Camping scene with tent and trees, clear black and white outline, no shading
Vehicles Prompts
Prompt: Monster truck outline, thick black lines, no shading, for children’s coloring book
Prompt: Cartoon-style train, thick bold lines, no background, for children’s coloring book
Prompt: Hot air balloon in the sky, bold outlines, no color, no background
Prompt: Pirate ship on the sea, bold black lines, no background, for coloring book
Prompt: Space scene with planets, stars, and a rocket, simple black and white outline, no shading
Fantasy & Magic Prompts
Prompt: Dragon flying in the sky, simple black and white outline, no extra detail
Prompt: Magic wand with sparkles and stars, clear outline, simple contours, no background
Prompt: Unicorn and fairy, child-friendly style, simple outlines, no shading
Prompt: Fantasy castle with towers, simple outline, thick black lines, no details
Prompt: Wizard with a hat and staff, bold black lines, no shading, simple outline
Nature Prompts
Prompt: Garden of flowers and butterflies, simple line art, bold outlines, no color
Prompt: Jungle animals, monkey, tiger, and parrot, bold black lines, no shading
Prompt: Ocean waves with seagulls, thick black lines, no shading, kid-friendly
Prompt: Underwater coral reef with fish, clear outline, no shading, for coloring book
Prompt: Trees, flowers, and birds, simple black and white outlines with thick contours
Holidays & Celebrations Prompts
Prompt: Christmas tree with ornaments, clean black and white outline, no shading
Prompt: Halloween pumpkin with a smile, simple outline, bold lines, no background
Prompt: Snowman with a hat and scarf, simple outline, bold lines, no extra detail
Prompt: Birthday cake with candles, thick black lines, no background, kid-friendly
Prompt: Fireworks in the sky, bold black lines, no shading, for children’s coloring book
Food Prompts
Prompt: Ice cream cone with sprinkles, clean outline, no shading, child-friendly style
Prompt: Cupcake with frosting and sprinkles, clean black and white outline, kid-friendly
Prompt: Simple pizza slice with pepperoni, bold black lines, no shading, for coloring
Prompt: Burger with lettuce and cheese, simple outline, no background, thick contours
Prompt: Apple and banana in thick outlines, no color, child-friendly style
Patterns & Abstract Designs
Prompt: Simple mandala pattern, thick outlines, no color, children’s coloring book
Prompt: Abstract shapes, thick bold outlines, no color, for children’s coloring book
Prompt: Star pattern with bold lines, no color, kid-friendly style
Prompt: Hearts and flowers pattern, simple outline, no shading, for children’s coloring book
Prompt: Geometric pattern of circles and squares, bold black lines, no background
Sports & Activity Prompts
Prompt: Outline of children playing soccer, simple bold lines, no shading
Prompt: Baseball bat and glove, thick outlines, no color, for children’s coloring book
Prompt: Bicycle with thick contours, no background, simple outline, child-friendly style
Prompt: Cartoon-style skateboard, bold black lines, no shading, for coloring book
Prompt: Outline of children dancing, simple line art, no shading, kid-friendly
Objects & Everyday Item Prompts
Prompt: Teddy bear holding a heart, simple black and white outline, no detail, coloring book style
Prompt: Magic crystal ball on a stand, bold lines, no shading, simple outline
Prompt: Toy blocks stacked in a pyramid, thick black lines, no background, kid-friendly style
Prompt: Cup and saucer with steam, clear outline, no shading, for children’s coloring book
Prompt: Backpack with simple details, bold black lines, no background, for children’s coloring book
Best MidJourney Prompts for Coloring Books: Final Thoughts
MidJourney makes it easier than ever to create coloring book pages that are unique, professional, and ready for print.
With the right prompts, you can produce engaging designs that both children and adults will love to color.
I hope you’ve found this guide helpful and acquired the tools to experiment and refine your prompts for the best results.
So get started and see how creative you can get with your MidJourney coloring book pages!
Thanks for stopping by.
