Rainbow Colour Paper: Add a Splash of Colour to Every Page

What is the rainbow colour option?

The rainbow colour option applies a smooth gradient across your paper so that each line, grid row, or dot changes colour from red at the top of the page to violet at the bottom — sweeping through orange, yellow, green, blue, and indigo in between. The result is a vibrant, eye-catching sheet that still functions perfectly as writing or drawing paper.

Unlike a single flat colour, the rainbow gradient gives every section of the page its own distinct hue, making it ideal for colour-coded notes, creative journalling, and any project where you want a little extra personality on the page.

Rainbow lined paper

Each ruled line transitions through the full spectrum from top to bottom. The lines stay crisp and well-spaced, so the rainbow effect enhances the page without getting in the way of writing.

Rainbow lined paper — each line transitions through the full colour spectrum.

Rainbow squared & grid paper

On squared and graph paper, the rainbow gradient runs horizontally across the rows of the grid. Major grid lines share the same hue as the row they belong to, giving the grid a layered, colourful look that is just as practical as a standard grey grid.

Rainbow grid paper — horizontal grid lines carry the rainbow gradient while vertical lines stay neutral.

Rainbow dot paper

Dot paper looks especially striking with the rainbow option. Each row of dots takes on a different hue, turning a simple dot grid into a colourful canvas that is perfect for creative bullet journalling and artistic planning.

Rainbow dot paper — each row of dots shifts through the spectrum from red to violet.

What is rainbow paper good for?

• Colour-coded note-taking — each colour band naturally sections your notes, making it easy to identify topics at a glance without using a highlighter.
• Creative bullet journalling — give your spreads a vibrant background that makes layouts and trackers pop off the page.
• Children's activities — rainbow paper makes handwriting practice, colouring, and drawing exercises more fun and engaging for young learners.
• Art and craft — use rainbow dot or grid paper as a decorative backing for scrapbooking, card making, or origami projects.
• Classroom displays — print rainbow lined or grid paper for notice boards and classroom displays to add colour without reaching for separate coloured card.
• Pride and celebration — rainbow is a symbol of pride and positivity. Print a stack of rainbow paper for special occasions, events, or just because.

How to select the rainbow colour in Paper Maker

Selecting the rainbow option takes just a few clicks:

1. Open Paper Maker and choose your paper type — lined, squared, graph, or dot.
2. In the Colour section, look for the rainbow swatch alongside the other colour presets.
3. Click the rainbow swatch to apply the gradient. The live preview updates immediately so you can see exactly how your paper will look.
4. Adjust any other settings — paper size, line weight, margins — and then click Download PDF.

No account is required and there is no watermark. Your PDF is generated entirely in your browser and downloaded instantly.

Tips for printing rainbow paper

• Print at 100% scale to keep line spacing accurate. Scaling to fit will compress the gradient and shift the spacing.
• Use a colour inkjet or laser printer for the best results. The gradient requires colour printing — monochrome printers will render all lines in a single shade of grey.
• Choose 80–90 gsm paper for everyday use. Heavier paper (100 gsm+) is worth it if you plan to write on the sheet with felt-tip pens or markers.
• If the colours look pale on your printout, try increasing print quality to High in your printer settings, or select Vivid colour mode if your printer supports it.

Try rainbow paper for free

The rainbow colour option is available on all paper types in Paper Maker — completely free, no sign-up needed, no watermark. Generate your rainbow paper PDF directly in your browser and download it in one click.