Boston University Red

#CC0000

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#CC0000 - Boston University Red color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #CC0000 ("Boston University Red") belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring Full Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(204, 0, 0) (80% red, 0% green, 0% blue), or CMYK 0 / 80 / 80 / 20 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#CC0000 presents itself as a intensely saturated warm red — one that carries an easy, daylight feel. In practice it works well for accents, call-to-action elements and statement visuals. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Rosso Corsa (#D40000). Slightly further away sit Verizon Red (#CD040B) and UE Red (#BA0001).

The recipe behind #CC0000 is rgb(204, 0, 0), with red as the dominant ingredient. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #CC0000: 5.9:1 contrast (passing WCAG AA) versus 3.6:1 for black. This precise shade carries the officially registered name "Boston University Red" in the Register.

Boston University Red color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

Boston University Red color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.

Boston University Red

#FF0A0A

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White

Boston University Red color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.

Boston University Red

Kailey's Favorite Red

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Black

Boston University Red color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.

Boston University Red

#C01515

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#B32C2C

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#A44646

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Grey

Boston University Red color hues

A hue refers to the basic neighbors of color and is variation of base color on the color wheel.

#A3CC00

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#CCA300

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#CC5100

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Boston University Red

#CC0051

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#CC00A3

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#A300CC

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Boston University Red color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Boston University Red

Robin Egg Blue

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Boston University Red

Science Blue

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Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Sedona

Boston University Red

#CC0066

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Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Boston University Red

#00CC00

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Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Boston University Red

#CCCC00

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Robin Egg Blue

#0000CC

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Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Boston University Red

#66CC00

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Robin Egg Blue

#6600CC

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Boston University Red

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Electric Red

#EB0000

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[<<< 1 COLOR BACKWARD] #CBFFFF

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#CC0001 [1 COLOR FORWARD >>>]

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Nearest named colors to Boston University Red

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity.

Rosso Corsa

#D40000

Verizon Red

#CD040B

UE Red

#BA0001

Pyrotect Red

#E10000

Harvard Crimson

#C90016

Venetian Red

#C80815

Sulurouge

#CC1410

Electric Red

#E60000

Nintendo Red

#E4000F

Blood Orange

#D1001C

BBurger Ketchup

#E20E0D

Kodak Red

#E30613

Boston University Red color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Boston University Red color ORCN HD wallpaper 1170x2532 (Mobile)

#CC0000 - Boston University Red color image

Boston University Red color solid HD wallpaper 3840x2160 (Desktop)

#CC0000 - Boston University Red color image

Boston University Red color solid HD wallpaper 1170x2532 (Mobile)

Conversions between color systems and etc.

HEX#CC0000
RGB204, 0, 0
CMYK0, 80, 80, 20

HSL0°, 100%, 40%
HSL Precise0°, 100%, 40%
HSV0°, 100%, 80%
HSB0°, 100%, 80%

HEX IDCC0000
DECIMAL ID13369344
Name Length21

Color Family (Hue)Red
Saturation FamilyFull Saturation
Lightness FamilyLight

Percentage of Red in RGB80%
Percentage of Green in RGB0%
Percentage of Blue in RGB0%

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