Colonel Sanders coloring pages for kids who love chefs, chicken, and iconic white suits

Meet the face of crispy comfort food with this playful set of Colonel Sanders coloring pages that lets kids discover the iconic founder of KFC through charming and friendly designs. Created for children aged 4 to 12, this collection blends cultural curiosity with fine motor practice and visual focus in a fun and light-hearted format.

Each page is available in a high quality PDF, perfect for A4 printing at home, during themed food days at school, or for creative family fun. The clean outlines also make them perfect for use with a light-up tracing pad.

Part of the Public Figure Coloring Pages collection, Last updated on Tue, 03 Jun 2025 20:20:33 GMT.

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Smiling Colonel Sanders with Chicken Bucket at Restaurant Coloring Page

Coloring page of Colonel Sanders smiling and waving, holding a bucket of fried chicken, wearing glasses and a double-breasted suit, standing in front of a restaurant building.
Coloring page of Colonel Sanders smiling and waving, holding a bucket of fried chicken, wearing glasses and a double-breasted suit, standing in front of a restaurant building. | zuzuzi.com

Smiling Colonel Sanders Coloring Page

Coloring page of Colonel Sanders smiling and waving, wearing glasses, a goatee, and a double-breasted suit with a western string tie.
Coloring page of Colonel Sanders smiling and waving, wearing glasses, a goatee, and a double-breasted suit with a western string tie. | zuzuzi.com

Colonel Sanders Bubble Letters Coloring Page

Coloring page of the name Colonel Sanders surrounded by dots, stars, a striped bucket of fried chicken, and a chicken drumstick.
Coloring page of the name Colonel Sanders surrounded by dots, stars, a striped bucket of fried chicken, and a chicken drumstick. | zuzuzi.com

Coloring ideas for Colonel Sanders

When coloring Colonel Sanders, remember his iconic look! His hair and goatee are white or light gray. His suit is bright white, and his western string tie is black. His glasses have dark gray or black frames. If he's holding a bucket of chicken, you can color it red and white, with golden brown drumsticks inside. Add a restaurant behind him with red rooftops, or create your own fun food-themed background with sunny skies, signs, or even a crowd of hungry fans!

On the back of the page, why not try writing some fun facts about Colonel Sanders, or their name in different languages? You could even give them a nickname of your own, or draw your own version using your imagination!

Who is Colonel Sanders?

Colonel Sanders was the founder of the world-famous restaurant Kentucky Fried Chicken, also known as KFC. His full name was Harland Sanders, and he was born on September 9, 1890, in Indiana, USA. As a young man, he worked many different jobs before creating his special fried chicken recipe using a blend of 11 herbs and spices. In the 1930s, he began serving food to travelers at his roadside restaurant in Kentucky, and it became so popular that it grew into a global brand. Known for his white suit, goatee, and friendly smile, Colonel Sanders became the face of KFC and a symbol of tasty food and hard work. He passed away in 1980, but his image and story still live on in restaurants all around the world.

How to say Colonel Sanders in different languages?

  • English: Colonel Sanders
  • French: Colonel Sanders
  • Spanish: Coronel Sanders
  • Arabic: العقيد ساندرز
  • German: Colonel Sanders
  • Chinese: 桑德斯上校
  • Japanese: カーネル・サンダース
  • Korean: 커널 샌더스
  • Portuguese: Coronel Sanders
  • Italian: Colonnello Sanders
  • Hindi: कर्नल सैंडर्स
  • Russian: Полковник Сандерс
  • Turkish: Albay Sanders

Frequently Asked Questions

What materials do I need to use with these coloring pages?

You can use crayons, colored pencils, markers, or even watercolor paints if the paper is thick enough. These coloring pages are designed to work well with most kid-friendly art supplies for a fun and creative experience.

Are these coloring pages suitable for a light-up tracing pad?

Yes, these coloring pages work great with a light-up tracing pad! Just print them on regular thin paper, place them on the pad, and let kids trace and color with ease.