Papyrus Coloring Pages

Free Papyrus Coloring Pages: 20 printable PDF designs of Papyrus, the tall, enthusiastic skeleton from the video game Undertale, shown alone, cooking, laughing, and alongside his brother Sans. Papyrus is known for his geometric skull shape, big personality, and dream of joining the Royal Guard. Each page can be downloaded as a PDF to print or colored online in the browser.

Papyrus is Sans’s younger brother and one of the game’s major characters, famous for designing puzzles throughout Snowdin Forest. Despite wanting to prove himself as a formidable guard, Papyrus is eternally optimistic and often ends up befriending the people he meets rather than treating them as rivals.

This collection spans 20 pages, ranging from simple solo portraits to full group scenes with Sans and other characters.

What’s Inside This Collection

The 20 designs group into four categories, from solo portraits to group scenes.

Solo Papyrus Portraits

Several pages show Papyrus alone, including simple line-art versions and more detailed poses.

Papyrus and Sans Together

A number of designs pair Papyrus with his brother, Sans, reflecting their close, if sometimes teasing, relationship.

Activity and Expression Scenes

A few pages show Papyrus cooking or laughing, capturing his energetic, larger-than-life personality.

Group Character Scenes

A handful of designs bring together Papyrus, Sans, and other characters like Frisk for a fuller scene.

What Papyrus Coloring Pages Do

Careful strokes for a geometric skull and bones. Filling in Papyrus’s tall, angular skull and long bone structure without crossing the lines calls for controlled, contained pencil movement, and the American Academy of Pediatrics identifies fine motor skill development as a core benefit of structured coloring for children ages 2 through 7.

An easy way to talk about optimism and friendship. Since Papyrus is known for staying upbeat and turning rivals into friends, coloring a page alongside a short conversation about kindness gives families and classrooms a natural discussion topic.

A steady, repeatable rhythm. A 2005 study in the Art Therapy Journal documented measurable reductions in anxiety following structured coloring sessions, and filling in Papyrus’s simple, bold shapes gives colorists that same steady, low-pressure rhythm.

A window into game character design. Because the collection spans simple line art and more detailed poses, coloring these pages gives colorists a chance to compare different ways a video game character can be illustrated.

How to Color Papyrus Coloring Pages Well

• Bones: Off-White or Ivory works well for Papyrus’s skull and bone structure.
• Scarf: Bright Red for his signature scarf, a bold accent against his pale bones.
• Battle body armor: Silver or Gray with Red trim when a design shows his formal guard-style outfit.
• Gloves and boots: Red or Black to match the scarf and add contrast to the overall look.
• Eye sockets: Keep them mostly empty or add a subtle White glow for an expressive, animated look.
• Background: Cool Blue or White suits a snowy Snowdin Forest setting.

5 Creative Craft Ideas With Papyrus Coloring Pages

1. Papyrus Standee

Color a Papyrus page, mount it on cardstock, and fold a small tab at the base so the finished character can stand upright on a shelf or desk.

2. Papyrus Bookmark

Color a small Papyrus design, mount it on cardstock, and attach a ribbon or tassel at the top for a bookmark that clips over the corner of a page.

3. Video Game Character Collage

Color a Papyrus page alongside pages of other favorite game characters, then arrange the cutouts together on a poster board for a personalized collage.

4. Papyrus and Sans Greeting Card

Fold cardstock in half, mount a colored Papyrus and Sans design on the front, and write a message inside for a family member or friend.

5. Snowdin Scene Diorama

Color a Papyrus page, mount it inside a shoebox, and add white paper snow for a simple Snowdin Forest diorama.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Papyrus coloring pages?

Papyrus coloring pages are printable line-art designs of the Undertale character shown alone and alongside his brother, Sans. This collection includes 20 free designs available as PDFs or online coloring.

Who is Papyrus?

Papyrus is a tall, enthusiastic skeleton character from the video game Undertale, Sans’s younger brother, and one of the game’s major characters.

What does Papyrus want in the game?

Papyrus dreams of joining the Royal Guard, designing puzzles throughout Snowdin Forest in hopes of proving himself worthy of the role.

What is Papyrus’s relationship with Sans?

Papyrus and Sans are brothers who care deeply for each other, even though Papyrus often teases Sans for being lazy and groans at his many puns.

What makes Papyrus unique compared to other characters?

Papyrus is the only character in Undertale who speaks entirely in capital letters, reflecting his big, larger-than-life personality.

Are Papyrus coloring pages suitable for young children?

Yes. The simple line-art designs in this collection suit young Undertale fans, while the more detailed poses work well for older children and adults.

What game is Papyrus from?

Papyrus is from Undertale, a role-playing video game known for its characters, humor, and choice-driven story.

What colors work well for Papyrus?

Off-White or Ivory for the bones, with a bright Red scarf, gives a Papyrus design an accurate, recognizable look.

Start Coloring

Download any page by clicking the design. No account, email, or payment is required. Pages print directly from the browser at full resolution or open in the online coloring tool for screen use. Share finished pages on Facebook or Pinterest with the share buttons at the top of each design page.