Honest picks
The Best Swear Word Coloring Books for Adults
Full disclosure: I'm Jen, and I publish swear word coloring books. So yes, my books are on this list. I've also told you exactly who each one is not for, and included a couple from other publishers, because the right book depends on how you color and how you swear.
The quick answer
- ★First swear word coloring book: Cuss and Color
- ★Venting about a specific a**hole: Dear A**hole
- ★A self-love pep talk you color in: Hello Badass
- ★Gel pens and metallics: any Midnight Edition, like Cuss and Color Midnight
- ★A gift that gets stolen at the white elephant: You Are F*cking Beautiful
Side by side
Ratings are Amazon customer ratings. Ours update weekly; the two books from other publishers are as of Oct 30, 2026.
| Book | Amazon rating | Mood | Best for | Skip it if | Shop |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cuss and Color | ★ 4.7 (583) | Funny, classic cussing | First-timers, gifts | You only use alcohol markers (slip a card behind the page) | Amazon (opens in a new tab) |
| F*ck This Sh*t | ★ 4.6 (403) | Motivational venting | Long days, team gifts | You want mean insults | Amazon (opens in a new tab) |
| Cuss and Color Midnight Edition | ★ 4.6 (328) | Same jokes, black backgrounds | Gel pens, metallics | You use colored pencils | Amazon (opens in a new tab) |
| You Are F*cking Beautiful (coloring) | ★ 4.5 (301) | Sweary hype | Gifts for a friend who needs a lift | You want insults | Amazon (opens in a new tab) |
| 50 Ways to Throw Shade | ★ 4.6 (217) | Snarky shade | Sarcasm lovers | You want gentle and sweet | Amazon (opens in a new tab) |
| Hello Badass | ★ 4.7 (185) | Self-love, sweary | Hard seasons, pep talks | You want pure insult humor | Amazon (opens in a new tab) |
| Dear A**hole | ★ 4.6 (137) | Insults and comebacks | Exes, coworkers, jerks | You want something uplifting | Amazon (opens in a new tab) |
| F*ck Off, I'm Coloring: The Complete Collection Dare You Stamp Co., other publisher | ★ 4.7 (46) | Classic, widely known | Fans of the original series | You want a small, cheap book (200+ pages, about $20) | Amazon: F*ck Off, I'm Coloring: The Complete Collection (opens in a new tab) |
| Chill the F*ck Out: A Swear Word Coloring Book St. Martin's, other publisher | ★ 4.7 (493) | Calm-down cussing | Stress relief, a classic pick | You want self-love pep talks | Amazon: Chill the F*ck Out: A Swear Word Coloring Book (opens in a new tab) |
What real buyers say
“This is the coloring book for people who hate coloring books but who love the f-word and snarky shade thrown at people who earn it.”
Amazon review, 50 Ways to Throw Shade
“I totally expected this to be the gift someone was stuck with but it was stolen until it couldn't be stolen any more.”
Amazon review, You Are F*cking Beautiful
“I bought 4 for my entire team and they were an absolute hit!”
Amazon review, F*ck This Sh*t
The honest stuff
- ★Markers: the pages are single-sided with black backs, so bleed doesn't ruin the next picture. Alcohol markers can still soak through the paper, so put a card behind the page.
- ★Swear level: some readers want meaner, some want milder. Dear A**hole and 50 Ways are the insult books. Hello Badass and You Are F*cking Beautiful are the kindest (still sweary).
- ★Midnight Editions have black backgrounds. Gel-pen and metallic fans love them. Pencil users usually prefer the regular editions.
Want to try before you buy?
Print a free swear word coloring page from our books first.
Shopping for someone else? See our gifts for coworkers who swear.
Questions
What's the best swear word coloring book for beginners?
Cuss and Color. Bold, easy designs and classic cussing.
Are swear word coloring books good gifts?
Buyers say so. About 1 in 5 of our coloring reviews mention buying it as a gift, mostly for adult daughters, coworkers and best friends.
Do swear word coloring books help with stress?
Lots of buyers say coloring and venting help them unwind after work. It's a hobby, not therapy, but it beats an angry text.