Boston University Red
#CC0000  ·  hsl(0, 100%, 40%)
Tints & Shades
#330000
#520000
#700000
#8F0000
#AD0000
#CC0000
#FA0000
#FF2929
#FF5757
#FF8585
#FFB3B3
Color Values
Hex #CC0000
RGB 204, 0, 0
HSL hsl(0, 100%, 40%)
CMYK 0, 100, 100, 20
CSS Variable
--color-boston-university-red: #CC0000;
Contrast Checker
On White
Zarighar
Bridal & formal wear
5.89:1 ratio
AA Normal ✓ AA Large ✓ AAA ✗
On Black
Zarighar
Bridal & formal wear
3.57:1 ratio
AA Normal ✗ AA Large ✓ AAA ✗
About this color

Boston University Red — Since 1867, Boston University has used this distinctive shade of deep red as one of its colors.

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