What Color Is Mickey Mouse?

The classic red, black and white of Disney's most iconic character

Hue

0°

Saturation

95%

Brightness

88%

Mickey Mouse's Color: An Overview

Mickey Mouse has been the face of Disney since 1928 and his color palette is one of the most studied in animation history. Mickey's iconic look relies on a bold contrast: near-perfect black for his body, brilliant white gloves, and a vivid red for his shorts. The red is particularly distinctive — a warm, slightly orange-leaning red that reads as cheerful rather than aggressive.

Mickey Mouse's Full Color Palette

Body Black

Body, ears, nose

#141414

H:0° S:0% B:8%

Pants Red

Shorts

#E00D0D

H:0° S:95% B:88%

Glove White

Gloves

#FFFFFF

H:0° S:0% B:100%

Shoe Brown

Shoes

#7A3C10

H:25° S:80% B:75%

The Color Theory Behind Mickey Mouse's Look

Mickey's red shorts sit at H:0°, S:95%, B:88% — a near-pure red with very high saturation. Pure red in HSB is H:0° (or H:360°). Mickey's specific red leans slightly warm (toward orange) rather than cool (toward magenta), which is why it feels inviting rather than alarming. His body black is not pure black — it sits around B:8%, which ensures it renders correctly across various screen technologies.

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Color Fun Fact

Mickey Mouse was originally drawn in black and white — color wasn't added until later adaptations. The specific red of his pants was standardized across Disney merchandise in the 1980s to ensure brand consistency globally.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color are Mickey Mouse's pants?+

Mickey Mouse's shorts are a vivid red, approximately H:0°, S:95%, B:88% in HSB, or #E00D0D in hex.