Crayola crayon colors in production, 1903–2026
In 1944 Crayola cut its lineup from 57 colors to 33. It has grown since, to 125 in 2026, and 59 colors have been retired along the way.
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Crayola colors made (count)
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Year
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The data: 18 points
| Year | Crayola colors made (count) |
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| 1903 | 40 |
| 1910 | 32 |
| 1915 | 31 |
| 1926 | 52 |
| 1930 | 57 |
| 1935 | 58 |
| 1939 | 57 |
| 1944 | 33 |
| 1949 | 48 |
| 1953 | 49 |
| 1958 | 64 |
| 1972 | 72 |
| 1990 | 80 |
| 1993 | 96 |
| 1997 | 100 |
| 1998 | 120 |
| 2021 | 124 |
| 2026 | 125 |
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