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Do your crayon colors appear in the same order in each box?

No, they do not. Crayola crayons and markers are packed in random order depending on the manufacturing schedule.

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  • We currently use 12 different colored labels for CRAYOLA Crayons. The labels are purchased through an outside vendor and made of either vat dyed construction paper or printed paper and reforested wood. We manufacture more than 120 different Crayola Crayon colors, however, we do not have a crayon label to match each of these colors.

  • In 1958 the box of 64 Crayola Crayons was introduced. It was the first package to include a built-in sharpener design. We continue to manufacture this package design today in the 64 and 96 count Crayola Crayon package.

  • What are skin tones?

    Your skin tone is the genetic amount of melanin, naturally occurring dark brown or black pigments, in the outermost layer of your skin. Skin tones can change over time for various reasons.


    What is your skin tone?

    There are 3 traditional skin tones: Light, Medium, and Deep.

    • Light or fair skin tone: Contains a small amount of melanin within the skin.
    • Medium skin tone: Contains a fair amount of melanin within the skin, is a neutral color, and has a beige appearance. This skin tone is often referred to as an “olive” color.
    • Deep skin tone: Contains a large amount of melanin within the skin.

    What are undertones?

    Undertones are the natural colors underneath the surface of your skin. Because undertones are under the surface of the skin, you can have the same skin tone as another person, but have a completely different undertone. Undertones are not based on skin tone. For instance, a light skin tone can have a warm undertone and a deep skin tone can have a cool undertone. Also, undertones remain the same, even when you tan. There are 3 traditional undertones: Rose, Almond, and Golden.

    • Pink, blue, and/or red hues under the skin = Rose, pink, or cool undertone
    • A mixture of warm and cool hues typically the same color as your skin tone = Almond, neutral, or olive undertone
    • Peach, yellow, and/or gold hues under the skin = Golden or warm undertone

    What is your undertone?

    You can identify your undertone by using the color of your veins. In natural light, what color are the veins under your skin on the inside of your arm or wrist?

    • Blue and/or purple veins = Rose or cool undertone
    • Colorless, same color as your skin, and/or a combination of blue and green veins = Almond or neutral undertone
    • Green and/or olive veins = Golden or warm undertone

    Tips for selecting your Crayola® Colors of the World® skin tone crayon color:

    • Check out the color panels on the side of the Colors of the World crayon box.
      • Match: Use crayon box color panels or create color swatches.
      • Select: Pick colors closest to your skin tone.
      • Color: Draw your #TrueSelfie with your unique colors!

    Another way to find your skin tone crayon is to color a small area on a piece of paper with the crayon colors closest to your skin tone. Compare the areas with the inside of your arm or wrist and select the crayon color that best matches your skin tone.


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  • Crayola Crayons in Single-Color Packages


    Below is the list of the Crayola Crayon colors available in single-color packages of twelve crayons.

    • Regular Size Crayons (3 5/8" x 5/16")
    • black, blue, brown, carnation pink, gold, gray, green, orange, peach, red, silver, violet (purple), white, and yellow.

    Where to Buy Crayola Crayons in Bulk and Individual Colors


    These single-color packages may be available at your local retailers such as Staples and Office Depot, online at Amazon, or through the suppliers listed below.

    Crayola Classpack and Bulk Crayons


    For larger quantities of classic colors, consider our Crayon Classpacks. Learn more about Crayola Classpack and Bulk Crayons options at Crayola.com .


    Custom Assortments at the Crayola Store


    Visit the Crayola Store at our Crayola Experience™ attractions to create your own custom assortment of Crayola Crayon colors with the Pick Your Pack Wall. Find the location nearest you at CrayolaExperience.com .

  • Recognizing a need in schools for safe and affordable wax crayons, Binney & Smith created the first box of eight Crayola Crayons in 1903. Sold for a nickel, this box included red, orange, yellow, green, blue, violet, brown, and black.


    The Crayola name was coined by Alice Binney, wife of company founder Edwin Binney and a former schoolteacher. It combines the French word for "chalk" ("craie") with "ola," meaning "oily."


    Want to know more about our colorful history? Check out the details on Crayola's history page.

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