65+ Original Illustrations
Premium 160gsm Paper
Double-Sided Printing
Soft-Touch Matte Cover
Your brain makes 35,000 decisions a day. This isn't one of them.
One pen. One color. Complete peace.
Twenty quiet minutes for a mind that won't stop.
The monochrome coloring book designed for overthinkers.
One Color Coloring Book - Original Edition
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One Color Coloring Book - Original Edition
If your brain is still running through tomorrow's to-do list at 10:47pm…
Then yes, Mono-Moment was made for you.
- 65+ illustrations : flowing designs that calm, not overwhelm
- Zero decisions : one pen, one color, complete peace
- Premium paper : no bleed-through, no ghosting
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"I've tried so many coloring books and always gave up because choosing colors gave me anxiety. This is exactly what I needed. No decisions, just 20 minutes of pure calm before bed. My therapist actually asked what changed — this book changed my evening routine completely."
Is this for you?
If your brain is still running at 10pm when you just want to rest…
If you've downloaded three meditation apps and abandoned all of them by week two…
If you own coloring books that stressed you out more than they helped…
Then yes - The Original Monochrome Coloring Book by Mono-Moment was made for you.
Your evenings get a different ending:
🫖 Make the tea, settle into the chair
🎧 Put on something quiet, lo-fi, jazz, or your comfort show
📖 Open to any page, the order doesn't matter
🖊️ Pick up one pen, one color
🧠 Let your hands move while your mind finally stops
No decisions. No matching. No wrong answers. Just you, the paper, and twenty quiet minutes of doing one thing.
How does it work?
This isn't a regular coloring book. Everything that usually makes coloring stressful has been removed by design.
One color. That's it.
No palette to plan. No shades to coordinate. Pick up one single pen (black, prefered but can be your favorite color) and start. The illustration is designed to work in any single color.
The image reveals itself as you go.
The page starts as a network of lines you can't quite read. As you color, the scene emerges : a botanical, a still life, a slow afternoon. You won't know what it is until you're halfway in. That's the point: no planning, just presence.
Twenty minutes is all it takes.
Each illustration is designed to be completed in one sitting. Because finishing something - anything - feels good. And after a day of 35,000 decisions, your brain deserves a small, quiet win.
When will I get my order?
We will work quickly to ship your order as soon as possible. Once your order has shipped, you will receive an email with further information. Delivery times vary depending on your location.
Shipping & returns
Shipping
• US: 5-16 days (free shipping worldwide)
• International: 7-16 days
• Shipment within 3-7 business days
30-Day Guarantee
Not satisfied? Email us, we'll make it right. No questions asked. Product must be unused.
What's inside?
A curated mix of soft quotes, daily objects and quiet everyday scenes.
65+ Original Illustrations
Enough for months of 20-minute evenings.
Premium 160gsm Paper
Use any pen, both sides, no mess.
Double-Sided Printing
Color without worry. Every page works in any direction
Soft-Touch Matte Cover
Feels as calm as the experience inside.
Watch your design come to life
The illustration reveals itself as you color,
line by line.
Why choose Mono-Moment?
Research shows that decision fatigue affects every aspect of our mental health. Other coloring books hand you 60 colors and call it relaxing. That's 60 more decisions at the end of a day that already had 35,000.
Mono-Moment removes the choice entirely. Our single-color approach transforms coloring from a stressful activity into a truly meditative practice.
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Our story
“I made the coloring book I couldn’t find. The one for the brain that won’t stop. One color. One bold shape. Five quiet minutes.”
— Caroline, Founder of mono-moment
Find your moment
Experience the calming power of monochrome coloring. No colors to choose. No screen to open. Just one page and twenty minutes that ask nothing of you. Perfect for overthinkers seeking stress relief through mindful, therapeutic coloring.
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Evening wind-down
After the kids are in bed. Before the scroll spiral begins.
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Self-care moments
Tea, blanket, playlist, this book. The perfect slow-down combo.
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On the go
Trains, planes, waiting rooms. Your calm, wherever you are.
No color choices
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20 minutes to calm
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Science-backed anxiety relief
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Decision-free coloring
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Screen-free evening ritual
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Travel-friendly format
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Frequently asked questions
What is a monochrome coloring book?
A monochrome coloring book is an adult coloring book designed for use with just one color. Unlike traditional coloring books that require multiple colored pencils or markers, monochrome coloring books eliminate decision fatigue by focusing on shading, patterns, and the meditative act of coloring itself. Our Original Monochrome Coloring Book contains 50+ illustrations specifically designed for single-color coloring.
Won't it be boring with just one color?
Surprisingly, no. Removing color decisions lets you focus entirely on the meditative act of filling in shapes. Most customers tell us it's more relaxing precisely because it's simpler. Your brain wants boring right now—trust us.
What kind of pens work best?
Any pen you love. Our 160gsm paper handles markers, gel pens, fineliners, and even light brush pens without bleed-through. We recommend water-based markers (like Tombow or Crayola SuperTips) for the smoothest experience. Avoid alcohol-based markers like Copics.
How long does one illustration take?
Most illustrations take 15-30 minutes—perfect for an evening wind-down or a lunch break. We intentionally designed them to be completable in one sitting, because finishing something feels good.
Is this good for anxiety?
Multiple peer-reviewed studies show that 20 minutes of structured coloring significantly reduces anxiety. It calms the amygdala (your brain's stress center) and promotes flow states similar to meditation. That said, we're a coloring book, not a replacement for professional mental health support.
What's your return policy?
30-day satisfaction guarantee. If you don't love it, email us and we'll make it right. No complicated forms, no attitude.
Do you ship internationally?
Yes! We ship worldwide. US orders over $35 get free shipping. International rates calculated at checkout.
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Learn more about the book
Why a single-color book
When you sit down with a typical coloring book, the first decision you make is not where to put the pen — it is which pen. That choice quietly cascades. You start comparing palettes. You worry about "ruining" a page. The point of coloring as a wind-down — not thinking — gets lost. Removing color from the equation removes the friction. You pick up one pen, you start anywhere, and the only signal your brain receives is follow the line. Research on coloring as a stress-reduction practice consistently finds that structured, low-decision drawing produces measurable drops in state anxiety within 15 to 20 minutes.
Specs
- 50+ original illustrations — botanical and abstract designs drawn for low decision fatigue
- 160 gsm cream paper, double-sided, no bleed-through with water-based pens
- 8.5" × 8.5" square format — large enough to relax with, small enough to travel
- Soft-touch matte cover with debossed title
- Lay-flat binding
Who it is for
- People who lie awake running through tomorrow and need a wind-down that is not a screen
- Anxious or overstimulated minds — coloring quiets the verbal-analytical loop without asking for input
- Adults who tried other coloring books and found them too busy, too colorful, too much
- People who travel and want a pocketable mindfulness practice
- Anyone giving a meaningful, screen-free gift
What pens to use
The 160 gsm paper is engineered for water-based pens. Recommended: brush pens (Tombow Fudenosuke, Pentel Pocket Brush), fineliners (Sakura Pigma Micron, Staedtler), gel pens, colored pencils. Avoid alcohol-based markers like Copic — they will bleed through any printer paper.
