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Sharpie is a line of permanent marker pens in the United States and the United Kingdom that are manufactured by Newell Brands. Once produced by the company Sanford, Newell Brands took over the Sharpie and Sanford lines in 1999.[1]

Sharpie markers are made with many tips. The most common and popular is the Fine tip. Other tips include Micro Point, Ultra Fine Point, Extra Fine Point, Brush Tip, Chisel Tip, Magnum Tip and Retractable Tip. There have been 124 fine point colors, and 91 ultra fine point colors made ever since 1964. Some colors are discontinued, others are considered "core" or widely available, and others have a different formulation that makes them different from other colors. The currently known packs that have a different formulation are Metallics, Neons, and Touch-Ups.[2][3]

Over the years, some of the colors have had their ink color changed in production for unknown reasons, making them very inconsistent.[4]

Sharpie's Motto is "We are THE BOLD ORIGINAL, genuine article, and cultural icon of Permanent Markers."[5]

Colors range across the spectrum including neon and metallics as well. The hex code is an approximate for the actual color.

Color [6] Hex Code
(approximate)†[7]
RGB Code Issued Retired Tip Pack Notes
1 Almond #EDCFC4 237, 207, 196 2006 2024 Ultra Fine, Fine Summer Splash
2 Amber #CC8B00 204, 139, 0 2021 - Ultra Fine, Fine Mystic Gems
3 Americano #331A00 51, 26, 0 2022 - Fine Portrait Colors
4 Aqua #44A2A2 68, 162, 162 2001 - Ultra Fine, Fine, Chisel Vibrant Has 3 known ink variations.
5 Aquamarine #BEDAD5 190, 218, 213 2021 - Ultra Fine, Fine Mystic Gems
6 Argyle Green #62B774 98, 183, 116 2011 - Ultra Fine, Fine 80's Glam
7 Banana Clip Yellow #FFDD33 255, 221, 51 2011 - Ultra Fine, Fine 80's Glam Has 3 known ink variations.
8 Berry #94056E 148, 5, 110 2001 - Micro, Ultra Fine, Fine Vibrant
9 Black #000000 0, 0, 0 1964 - Micro, Extra Fine, Ultra Fine, Fine, Liquid, Chisel Classic
10 Black Forest Gâteau #130606 19, 6, 6 2022 - Fine Portrait Colors
11 Blue #001A80 0, 26, 128 1964 - Micro, Extra Fine, Ultra Fine, Fine, Liquid, Chisel Classic
12 Blue Ice #4E9FCA 78, 159, 202 2006 - Ultra Fine, Fine Summer Splash
13 Blueberry #005266 0, 82, 102 2008 2012 Ultra Fine, Fine Cafe Colors
14 Boysenberry #8A5095 138, 80, 149 2006 - Ultra Fine, Fine Summer Splash Has 3 known ink variations.
15 Brick Red #973544 151, 53, 68 2005 2010 Ultra Fine, Fine Nature Tones
16 Bright Purple #7F58F3 127, 88, 243 2021 - Ultra Fine, Fine Mystery Colors; Glam Pop Previously known as Vibrant Purple when it was a mystery color.
17 Brilliant Blue #0077CC 0, 119, 204 2016 - Ultra Fine, Fine Color Burst
18 Brown #2D1206 45, 18, 6 1964 - Ultra Fine, Fine, Chisel Classic
19 Burgundy #6A2F35 106, 47, 53 2003 2010, 2015 Micro, Ultra Fine, Fine Earth Tones Re-released in 2015 in a specialty box known as the "Lion box".
20 Butterscotch #994D00 153, 77, 0 2022 - Fine Portrait Colors
21 Cabochon Coral #CD7E7E 205, 126, 126 2021 - Ultra Fine, Fine Mystic Gems
22 Celestial Gray #A1A1AA 161, 161, 170 2017 - Ultra Fine, Fine Cosmic Colors
23 Cinnamon Latte #846648 132, 102, 72 2022 - Fine Portrait Colors
24 Citrine #FFFF80 255, 255, 128 2021 - Ultra Fine, Fine Mystic Gems
25 Classic Brown #28120B 40, 18, 11 2022 - Fine Portrait Colors
26 Clover #00B359 0, 179, 89 2007 2010 Ultra Fine, Fine Wildflowers
27 Coconut #DCB2A3 220, 178, 163 2009 2012, 2015 Ultra Fine, Fine Caribbean Colors Re-released in 2015 in a specialty box known as the "Lion box". Has 2 known ink variations.
28 Creme Brulee #EAD4C8 234, 212, 200 2022 - Fine Portrait Colors
29 Dandelion #E0A606 224, 166, 6 2005 2010 Ultra Fine, Fine Nature Tones
30 Dark Chocolate #1A0D00 26, 13, 0 2022 - Fine Portrait Colors
31 Dark Matter Gray #404040 64, 64, 64 2017 - Ultra Fine, Fine Cosmic Colors
32 Dark Wood #58270E 88, 39, 14 2004 N/A Fine Touch-Up
33 Dulce De Leche #CC9966 204, 153, 102 2022 - Fine Portrait Colors
34 Dusty Rose #A9709B 169, 112, 155 2021 - Ultra Fine, Fine Mystery Colors; Glam Pop Previously known as Dusty Pink when it was a mystery color.
35 Earl Grey #666666 102, 102, 102 2008 2010, 2015 Ultra Fine, Fine Cafe Colors Re-released in 2015 in a specialty box known as the "Lion box". Has 2 known ink variations.
36 Electric Pink #F2A6ED 242, 166, 237 2015 - Ultra Fine, Fine Electro Pop
37 Flamingo #FF6666 255, 102, 102 2009 2012, 2015 Ultra Fine, Fine Caribbean Re-released in 2015 in a specialty box known as the "Lion box".
38 Galaxy Green #8CFF66 140, 255, 102 2017 - Ultra Fine, Fine Cosmic Colors Has 3 known ink variations.
39 Geode Green #C8D5C3 200, 213, 195 2021 - Ultra Fine, Fine Mystic Gems
40 Green #006635 0, 102, 53 1964 - Micro, Extra Fine, Ultra Fine, Fine, Chisel Classic Has 4 known ink variations.
41 Hibiscus Tea #544552 84, 69, 82 2008 2010 Ultra Fine, Fine Cafe Colors
42 Holly Red #611F1F 97, 31, 31 2022 2023 Fine Mystery Colors
43 Indigo Night #2B2B88 43, 43, 136 2022 2023 Fine Mystery Colors
44 Intergalactic Indigo #1A1A65 26, 26, 101 2017 - Ultra Fine, Fine Cosmic Colors
45 Jasper Green #86A244 134,162, 68 2021 - Ultra Fine, Fine Mystic Gems
46 Jellie Pink #F86DB3 248, 109, 179 2011 - Ultra Fine, Fine 80's Glam
47 Jetset Jade #55C3A8 85, 195, 168 2016 - Ultra Fine, Fine Color Burst Has 3 known ink variations.
48 Jupiter Red #DA0B3F 218, 11, 63 2017 - Ultra Fine, Fine Cosmic Colors
49 Kiwi #D3F372 211, 243, 114 2006 2010, 2015 Ultra Fine, Fine Summer Splash Re-released in 2015 in a specialty box known as the "Lion box".
50 Lavender Mica #A77EB4 167, 126, 180 2021 - Ultra Fine, Fine Mystic Gems
51 Leg Warmer Orange #EE682B 238, 104, 43 2011 - Ultra Fine, Fine 80's Glam
52 Light Blue Topaz #B9DFF9 185, 223, 249 2021 - Ultra Fine, Fine Mystic Gems
53 Light Wood #FFD480 255, 212, 128 2004 N/A Fine Touch-Up
54 Lilac #7C7AB8 124, 122, 184 2004 - Ultra Fine, Fine Pastels
55 Lime #66BD0F 102, 189, 15 2001 - Micro, Ultra Fine, Fine, Chisel Vibrant Has 7 known ink variations.
56 Lime Daiquiri #B3F075 179, 240, 117 2009 2012 Ultra Fine, Fine Caribbean Colors
57 Magenta #CC0099 204, 0, 153 2002 - Ultra Fine, Fine, Chisel Vibrant
58 Marigold #D78C42 215, 140, 66 2003 2010 Ultra Fine, Fine Earth Tones
59 Martian Green #B1CC00 177, 204, 0 2017 - Ultra Fine, Fine Cosmic Colors Has 3 known ink variations.
60 Marzipan #F9EBEB 249, 235, 235 2022 - Fine Portrait Colors
61 Medium Wood #993300 153, 51, 0 2004 N/A Fine Touch-Up
62 Metallic Bronze #96614F 150, 97, 79 2011 - Ultra Fine, Fine Metallics
63 Metallic Emerald #006633 0, 102, 51 2018 - Fine Metallics
64 Metallic Gold #958450 149, 132, 80 2011 - Ultra Fine, Fine Metallics
65 Metallic Ruby #C65370 198, 83, 112 2018 - Fine Metallics
66 Metallic Sapphire #2E73B8 46, 115, 184 2018 - Fine Metallics
67 Metallic Silver #9199A1 145, 153, 161 2002 - Ultra Fine, Fine Metallics
68 Mint #9CE2BC 156, 226, 188 2004 - Ultra Fine, Fine Pastels Has 4 known ink variations.
69 Mistletoe Green #103C27 16, 60, 39 2022 2023 Fine Mystery Colors
70 Mocha #3A342C 58, 52, 44 2008 2010 Ultra Fine, Fine Cafe Colors
71 Mystery Beige #FFDD99 255, 221, 153 2023 - Fine Mystery Colors As of January 2025, its official name has not been revealed.
72 Mystery Blue #323FCF 69, 81, 211 2023 - Fine Mystery Colors As of January 2025, its official name has not been revealed.
73 Mystery Red #E8305E 232, 48, 94 2023 - Fine Mystery Colors As of January 2025, its official name has not been revealed.
74 Nano Blue #26ACD9 38, 172, 217 2015 - Ultra Fine, Fine Electro Pop Has 3 known ink variations.
75 Navy #000F33 0, 15, 51 2003 - Micro, Ultra Fine, Fine, Chisel Earth Tones Has 3 known ink variations.
76 Neon Blue #80D9FF 128, 217, 255 2013 - Fine Neon
77 Neon Green #1AFF1A 26, 255, 26 2013 - Fine Neon
78 Neon Orange #FF531A 255, 83, 26 2013 - Fine Neon
79 Neon Pink #FA05B0 250, 5, 176 2013 - Fine Neon
80 Neon Yellow #F7FF00 247, 255, 0 2013 - Fine Neon
81 Ocean Blue #014065 1, 64, 101 2005 2010 Ultra Fine, Fine Nature Tones Has 2 known ink variations.
82 Olive #254E18 37, 78, 24 2003 2010 Ultra Fine, Fine Earth Tones Has 3 known ink variations.
83 Optic Orange #E62E00 230, 46, 0 2015 - Ultra Fine, Fine Electro Pop
84 Orange #F53524 245, 53, 36 1964 - Micro, Ultra Fine, Fine, Chisel Classic
85 Orion Orange #FB6837 251, 104, 55 2017 - Ultra Fine, Fine Cosmic Colors
86 Peach #FA916B 250, 145, 107 2004 - Ultra Fine, Fine Pastels
87 Peacock Blue #3E7A8E 62, 122, 142 2020 - Ultra Fine, Fine Mystic Gems Has 3 known ink variations (including the Spinner Box variant).
88 Peacock Blue (Spinner Box) #4EB1B1 78, 177, 177 2020 2021 Fine Spinner Box
89 Peanut Brittle #FFD480 255, 212, 128 2022 - Fine Portrait Colors
90 Pink #F6A2D2 246, 162, 210 2004 - Ultra Fine, Fine Pastels
91 Pink Lemonade #FAD1DB 250, 209, 219 2006 - Ultra Fine, Fine Summer Splash
92 Plum #7C4884 124, 72, 132 2003 2010, 2015 Micro, Ultra Fine, Fine Earth Tones Re-released in 2015 in a specialty box known as the "Lion box". Has 3 known ink variations.
93 Pomegranate #983434 152, 52, 52 2008 2010 Ultra Fine, Fine Cafe Colors
94 Power Pink #CC3380 204, 51, 128 2016 - Ultra Fine, Fine Color Burst
95 Pumpkin #DD643C 221, 100, 60 2007 2010 Ultra Fine, Fine Wildflowers
96 Pumpkin Spice #DD8C3C 221, 14, 60 2021 2022 Fine Mystery Colors
97 Purple #372277 55, 34, 119 1964 - Micro, Ultra Fine, Fine, Chisel Classic Has 5 known ink variations.
98 Purple Fluorite #895D83 137, 93, 131 2021 - Ultra Fine, Fine Mystic Gems
99 Racey Red #D21414 210, 20, 20 2016 - Ultra Fine, Fine Color Burst
100 Rain Shower #80FFF0 26, 255, 228 2007 2010 Ultra Fine, Fine Wildflowers
101 Red #CC0000 204, 0, 0 1964 - Micro, Extra Fine, Ultra Fine, Fine, Liquid, Chisel Classic Has 3 known ink variations.
102 Rocket Fuel Red #68313E 104, 49, 62 2017 - Ultra Fine, Fine Cosmic Colors
103 Rose #E44E87 228, 78, 135 2007 2010 Ultra Fine, Fine Wildflowers
104 Rose Quartz #EBC7C7 235, 199, 199 2021 - Ultra Fine, Fine Mystic Gems
105 Salted Caramel #CF917D 207, 145, 125 2022 - Fine Portrait Colors
106 Sky Blue #80A6FF 128, 166, 255 2004 - Ultra Fine, Fine Pastels Also simply known as Sky in some packs. Has 3 known ink variations.
107 Slate Gray #A9B6BC 169, 182, 188 2005 - Ultra Fine, Fine Nature Tones Has 4 known ink variations.
108 Solar Flare Red #E60039 230, 0, 80 2017 - Ultra Fine, Fine Cosmic Colors
109 Spruce Green #1E7B6D 30, 123, 109 2005 2010 Ultra Fine, Fine Nature Tones
110 Stingray #938CA6 147, 140, 166 2009 2012 Ultra Fine, Fine Caribbean Colors
111 Supersonic Yellow #CBEA43 203, 234, 67 2016 - Ultra Fine, Fine Color Burst
112 Surf #67E2E4 103, 226, 228 2009 - Ultra Fine, Fine Caribbean Colors Has 3 known ink variations.
113 Tangerine #FFA64D 255, 166, 77 2002 - Ultra Fine, Fine Vibrant
114 Tanzanite #5275E0 82, 117, 224 2021 - Ultra Fine, Fine Mystic Gems
115 Teal #0EB2BE 14, 178, 190 2015 2016 Fine Single color found in a few specific packs
116 Teal Tiger's Eye #498374 73, 131, 116 2021 - Ultra Fine, Fine Mystic Gems
117 Techno Blue #006BE6 0, 107, 230 2015 - Ultra Fine, Fine Electro Pop
118 Toasted Gingerbread #8A5A42 138, 90, 66 2022 - Fine Portrait Colors
119 Turquoise #008FB3 0, 143, 179 2001 - Micro, Ultra Fine, Fine, Chisel Vibrant Has 3 known ink variations.
120 Ultra Violet #8C42D7 140, 66, 215 2015 - Ultra Fine, Fine Electro Pop
121 Valley Girl Violet #56367C 86, 54, 124 2011 - Ultra Fine, Fine 80's Glam Has 3 known ink variations.
122 Venus Green #C7F425 199, 244, 37 2017 - Ultra Fine, Fine Cosmic Colors Has 3 known ink variations.
123 Violet #BE71DA 190, 113, 218 2007 2010 Ultra Fine, Fine Wildflowers Has 2 known ink variations.
124 Violet Chalcedony #CCE6FF 204, 230, 255 2021 - Ultra Fine, Fine Mystic Gems
125 Yellow #FFF133 255, 241, 51 1964 - Ultra Fine, Fine, Chisel Classic


Original

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In 1964 Sanford introduced the original permanent marker in only one color and in one tip size, fine point. This marker can write on multiple surfaces such as glass, wood, and paper.[5]

Color Name
Black


Black Fine Point Sharpie


The Classic pack is the first pack to include other colors besides the original Black marker. These colors also only came out in fine point when this pack was originally introduced.

Color Name
Brown
Purple
Red
Orange
Yellow
Green
Blue
Black


The Vibrant pack was released in 2001 after the Classic group. This pack of Sharpies introduced four new colors, Berry, Aqua, Turquoise, and Lime. In 2002, Tangerine and Magenta were added.

Color Name
Brown
Purple
Berry
Red
Orange
Yellow
Lime
Green
Aqua
Turquoise
Blue
Black
Tangerine
Magenta


Metallic

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This group of markers must always be stored cap side down for best results, this helps the ink to keep running smoothly and to work the way that it should. The first metallic marker introduced to the Sharpie market was Silver in 2002. For the 2011 Olympics, Gold and Bronze (originally Copper) metallic markers entered the market. Lastly, during the 2018 holiday season, Emerald, Ruby, and Sapphire metallic markers were released.

Color Name
Metallic Silver
Metallic Gold
Metallic Bronze
Metallic Ruby
Metallic Emerald
Metallic Sapphire


Earth Tones

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This is a limited edition set that was released in 2003. Plum, Burgundy, Marigold, and Olive have been discontinued. Plum and Burgundy were re-released for a limited time, until being discontinued again.[8]

Color Name
Plum
Burgundy
Marigold
Olive
Navy


2004 brought pastels to market, all can be found in ultra fine and fine points.

Color Name
Sky
Mint
Peach
Pink
Lilac


Touch Up Markers

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Three touch up markers were introduced to market, but they were shortly discontinued after they were released.

Colors Names
Light Wood
Medium Wood
Dark Wood


Nature Tones

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This set of Sharpies were released in 2006 in both ultra fine and fine groups. Only Slate Grey is still in production.

Color Name
Slate Grey
Ocean Blue
Spruce Green
Dandelion
Brick Red


Summer Splash

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This set of Sharpies was released in 2006. All colors are still available except for Kiwi and Almond, which have been discontinued. Both fine and ultra fine sets were released as well.

Color Name
Blue Ice
Kiwi
Pink Lemonade
Boysenberry
Almond

 


Wild Flowers

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2007 brought five new colors to market, all of which are now discontinued.

Color Name
Rain Shower
Clover
Rose
Violet
Pumpkin


Cafe Colors

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This group of Sharpies brings 5 new colors to the year 2008, but all were discontinued in 2010. Earl Grey was re-released for a short period of time in a specialty box.[8]

Color Name
Earl Grey
Blueberry
Pomegranate
Hibiscus Tea
Mocha


Caribbean Colors

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This group of markers was released in 2009, with Surf being the only marker to still be made today. Coconut and Flamingo were re-released for a short time in 2015 then discontinued again.

Color Name
Stingray
Surf
Flamingo
Lime Daiquiri
Coconut


80's Glam

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2011 brought to market 80's Glam. This is the longest running set still in production, with both ultra fine and fine point sets made. The top five colors listed were released exclusively to the 80's Glam collection but were then included among other newer groups.

5 Count
Color Name
Jellie Pink
Leg Warmer Orange
Valley Girl Violet
Banana Clip Yellow
Argyle Green
24 Count
Color Name
Slate Gray
Navy Blue
Blue Ice
Turquoise
Lime
Mint
Yellow
Peach
Orange
Pink Lemonade
Magenta
Berry
Boysenberry
Purple
Brown
Black
Blue
Green
Red


Neon Colors

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Five neon colors were introduced in 2013. They are a new concept that glows under a fluorescent light.

Color Name
Neon Green
Neon Orange
Neon Blue
Neon Pink
Neon Yellow


Electro Pop

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This limited-edition set was released in 2015, all are still made in ultra fine and fine sets.

Color Name
Optic Orange
Techno Blue
Nano Blue
Electric Pink
Ultra Violet


Color Burst

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This new set was released in 2016. Though the set claims that the new colors are a "limited edition", all colors are still in production.

Color Name
Power Pink
Racey Red
Supersonic Yellow
Jetset Jade
Brilliant Blue


Cosmic Colors

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This set dropped ten new colors in 2017. All colors are still in production today.

Color Name
Dark Matter Grey
Celestial Gray
Intergalactic Indigo
Galaxy Green
Martian Green
Venus Green
Orion Orange
Solar Flare Red
Jupiter Red
Rocket Fuel Red


Mystic Gems

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2021 brought fourteen brand new Sharpie colors in both ultra fine and fine sets.

Color Name
Light Blue Topaz
Aquamarine
Geode Green
Citrine
Rose Quartz
Lavender Mica
Violet Chalcedony
Tanzanite
Peacock Blue
Teal Tiger's Eye
Jasper Green
Amber
Cabochon Coral
Purple Fluorite


Portrait Colors

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In 2022, we were introduced to the Portrait Colors, a group of 12 skin tone-colored markers. The colors, as of 2024, only came in fine point sets.

Color Name
Americano
Marzipan
Classic Brown
Butterscotch
Salted Caramel
Dark Chocolate
Cinnamon Latte
Creme Brulee
Toasted Gingerbread
Peanut Brittle
Black Forest Gâteau
Dulce De Leche


Glam Pop

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This is the latest set to be released. While none are considered new, Vibrant Purple and Dusty Pink (both formerly mystery colors from 2021) had their names changed to Bright Purple and Dusty Rose respectively in this set.

5 Count
Color Name
Orange
Jellie Pink
Bright Purple
Techno Blue
Lime
24 Count
Color Name
Black
Electric Pink
Magenta
Dusty Rose
Valley Girl Violet
Peacock Blue
Turquoise
Aqua
Yellow
Jupiter Red
Pink Lemonade
Solar Flare Red
Red
Racey Red
Tangerine
Supersonic Yellow
Mint
Jetset Jade
Surf

References

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