Patrick Star Pink vs Kirby Pink
Patrick Star and Kirby are both soft pinks, and they sit close enough that many people assume they are identical — the comparison below shows exactly how close.
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Patrick pink (#F8A3BC) and Kirby pink (#F89DC0) differ by a ΔE of 2.7, close but distinguishable when the two are placed next to each other.
Patrick Star vs Kirby: color values side by side
How different are they?
The two signature colors differ by a ΔE of 2.7, close but distinguishable when the two are placed next to each other. CIEDE2000 (ΔE) is the modern perceptual color-difference formula recommended by the CIE; a ΔE near 1.0 is the smallest difference the human eye can usually detect.
- Kirby is the warmer color (hue closer to red/orange).
- Kirby is the more saturated, purer color.
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Color values are approximate study values. Toon Tone is an unaffiliated fan project; Patrick Star, Kirby, and their franchises are the property of their respective owners.
Patrick Star vs Kirby: common questions
Are Patrick Star and Kirby the same color?
No. Patrick Star is patrick pink (#F8A3BC) and Kirby is kirby pink (#F89DC0). They differ by a ΔE of 2.7, close but distinguishable when the two are placed next to each other.
What is the hex code for Patrick Star and Kirby?
Patrick Star is commonly studied as #F8A3BC (RGB 248, 163, 188) and Kirby as #F89DC0 (RGB 248, 157, 192).
How different are Patrick Star and Kirby in color?
Measured with CIEDE2000, the two signature colors differ by a ΔE of 2.7, close but distinguishable when the two are placed next to each other. CIEDE2000 (ΔE) is the modern perceptual color-difference formula; a ΔE near 1.0 is the smallest difference the human eye can usually detect.
Which is warmer, Patrick Star or Kirby?
Kirby is the warmer of the two — its hue (337°) sits closer to red/orange than Patrick Star's (342°).