Free Super Mario Bros coloring pages: 630+ printable designs organized across 20 character and game-specific collections. Each collection can be downloaded as PDFs to print or colored online in the browser.
Mario was created by Nintendo designer Shigeru Miyamoto and first appeared in the 1981 arcade game Donkey Kong before becoming the lead character of his own series, starting with Super Mario Bros. in 1985. Since then, the franchise has grown to include dozens of recurring characters and spin-off games, from kart racing to 3D platforming. This hub page brings together every Super Mario Bros coloring collection on the site, organized by character and game, so a Mario fan can find one specific character or browse the full roster in one place.
Because each character and game has its own dedicated collection, the pages themselves are not shown directly on this page. Instead, use the collection links below to reach the specific character or game you want to color.
What Is Inside This Hub
The 20 collections linked above fall into a few clear groups.
Main Heroes
The Mario and Luigi collections cover the series’ two central characters, with pages ranging from simple portraits to action scenes.
Princesses and Allies
Princess Peach, Princess Daisy, Rosalina, Yoshi, Toad Mario, Toadette, and Goomba collections cover the recurring supporting cast that appears throughout the series.
Villains and Rivals
Bowser, Bowser Jr, Koopalings, Koopa Troopa, King Boo, Wario, and Waluigi collections cover the series’ antagonists and rival characters.
Kong Family
The Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong collections cover characters from the wider Donkey Kong series, which shares its origin with Mario’s first appearance.
Games and Spin-Offs
The Mario Kart and Super Mario Odyssey collections focus on specific games rather than a single character, covering racing and 3D platforming scenes.
What Super Mario Bros Coloring Pages Do
Fine motor development. The American Academy of Pediatrics identifies fine motor skill development as a core benefit of structured coloring for children ages 2 through 7. The simpler character portrait pages found across these collections give a young child clear, bold outlines to color within.
A screen-light way to engage with a favorite game world. Since Mario is primarily known through video games, these coloring pages give a child a way to spend time with familiar characters without a screen, which many parents and teachers value as a break from digital play.
Anxiety reduction through focus. A 2005 study in the Art Therapy Journal documented measurable reductions in anxiety following structured coloring sessions. The more detailed action and multi-character scenes found in several of these collections support that kind of sustained, focused coloring.
Practice with a large, consistent character roster. Because the same characters reappear across many collections, a child coloring several pages over time gets repeated practice applying the same character’s colors correctly, which reinforces color memory.
How to Color Super Mario Bros Pages Well
- Mario: Use a true Red for the cap and shirt, Blue for the overalls, and a warm Tan for the skin, keeping the mustache and hair a solid Brown or Black.
- Luigi: Use a deep Green for the cap and shirt in place of Mario’s red, while keeping the same blue overalls and tan skin tone, so the two brothers read as a matched pair with one key color swapped.
- Princess Peach: Use a soft Pink for the dress and a Yellow for the hair, keeping the color palette light and soft compared to the more saturated tones used for Mario and Luigi.
- Bowser: Use green for the shell and skin, with Orange or Red for the hair and the spikes along the shell, for a bold, high-contrast villain look.
- Yoshi: Use a bright Green for the body, with a Red or Orange shell and Yellow accents on the feet and belly, though official Yoshi designs also appear in other colors if a different variant is being colored.
- Group and action scenes: Color the main character in the scene first using its established palette, then work outward to background characters and effects, so the focal character stays clear on a busier page.
5 Creative Craft Ideas With Super Mario Bros Coloring Pages
1. Character Bookmark Set. Color a few character pages from different collections, cut around each outline, laminate or cover with clear tape, and add a ribbon tassel through a small punched hole.
2. Party Banner. Color several character pages, cut around each outline, and string them along twine for a Mario-themed birthday party banner.
3. Character Standee Set. Color two or three character pages from different collections, mount each on cardstock, and fold a small stand tab on the back so they can line up on a shelf or desk.
4. Birthday Greeting Card. Fold a colored character page in half to make the front of a card, then write a message inside for a Mario fan’s birthday.
5. Character Matchup Poster. Color a hero and a villain page, such as Mario and Bowser, side by side on one backing sheet for a simple matchup poster.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this Super Mario Bros coloring pages hub?
This page is a directory linking to 20 separate Super Mario Bros coloring collections, organized by character and game, including Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach, Bowser, Yoshi, Mario Kart, and Super Mario Odyssey.
Who created Mario, and when did he first appear?
Mario was created by Nintendo designer Shigeru Miyamoto. He first appeared in the 1981 arcade game Donkey Kong before headlining his own series starting with Super Mario Bros. in 1985.
How many total Super Mario Bros coloring pages are available?
Across all 20 linked collections combined, the site offers 630+ free designs. Each individual collection page lists the exact number of pages available for that specific character or game.
What is the difference between the character collections and the game collections, like Mario Kart?
Character collections, such as Mario or Bowser, focus on one recurring character across different poses and scenes. Game collections, such as Mario Kart and Super Mario Odyssey, focus on scenes and characters specific to that particular game.
What colors should I use for Mario and Luigi?
Mario uses a red cap and shirt with blue overalls, while Luigi uses the same blue overalls with a green cap and shirt in place of Mario’s red. Both use a warm tan skin tone and brown or black hair and mustache.
Are Super Mario Bros coloring pages suitable for young children?
Yes. Many of the character portrait pages across these collections use simple, bold outlines that suit children ages 2 through 7 who are still developing fine motor control. More detailed action and multi-character scenes suit older children.
What tools work best for these pages?
Crayons or broad-tip markers work well for the simpler character portraits, while colored pencils allow more shading control on the busier action and multi-character scenes.
Can these pages be used for a Mario-themed birthday party?
Yes. Coloring a mix of hero, princess, and villain characters from across the collections works well as an activity at a Mario-themed birthday party, and finished pages can double as decorations or party favors.
Start Coloring
Choose a character or game collection above to browse and download its pages. No account, email, or payment is required. Pages print directly from the browser at full resolution or open in the online coloring tool for screen use. Share finished pages on Facebook or Pinterest with the share buttons on each collection page.
