Spider-Man Red vs Mario Red
Spider-Man's suit red and Mario's cap red are both bold primaries chosen for instant recognition, with a small but real difference in hue and depth.
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Spider-Man red (#D71920) and Mario red (#E52521) differ by a ΔE of 3.8, close but distinguishable when the two are placed next to each other.
Spider-Man vs Mario: color values side by side
How different are they?
The two signature colors differ by a ΔE of 3.8, 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.
- Mario is the warmer color (hue closer to red/orange).
- Mario is the brighter color (higher HSB brightness).
- Spider-Man is the more saturated, purer color.
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Color values are approximate study values. Toon Tone is an unaffiliated fan project; Spider-Man, Mario, and their franchises are the property of their respective owners.
Spider-Man vs Mario: common questions
Are Spider-Man and Mario the same color?
No. Spider-Man is spider-man red (#D71920) and Mario is mario red (#E52521). They differ by a ΔE of 3.8, close but distinguishable when the two are placed next to each other.
What is the hex code for Spider-Man and Mario?
Spider-Man is commonly studied as #D71920 (RGB 215, 25, 32) and Mario as #E52521 (RGB 229, 37, 33).
How different are Spider-Man and Mario in color?
Measured with CIEDE2000, the two signature colors differ by a ΔE of 3.8, 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, Spider-Man or Mario?
Mario is the warmer of the two — its hue (1°) sits closer to red/orange than Spider-Man's (358°).