Boston University Red Color Code: HEX Code & RGB Code Values

Looking for specific Boston University red color code? Get exact BU red hex code #CC0000 and BU red RGB code rgb(204,0,0). Complete color information for design and development projects featuring this vibrant, academic color.

HEX#CC0000

RGBrgb(204,0,0)

Shades of Boston University Red

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HEX Color Value

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Shades (Adding Black)

• CC0000

  rgb(204, 0, 0)
• A81105

  rgb(168, 17, 5)
• 851608

  rgb(133, 22, 8)
• 641608

  rgb(100, 22, 8)
• 441407

  rgb(68, 20, 7)
• 270F03

  rgb(39, 15, 3)
• 000000

  rgb(0, 0, 0)

Tints (Adding White)

• CC0000

  rgb(204, 0, 0)
• DD482D

  rgb(221, 72, 45)
• EB7154

  rgb(235, 113, 84)
• F6957D

  rgb(246, 149, 125)
• FDB8A7

  rgb(253, 184, 167)
• FFDCD3

  rgb(255, 220, 211)
• FFFFFF

  rgb(255, 255, 255)

Tones (Adding Gray)

• CC0000

  rgb(204, 0, 0)
• C22411

  rgb(194, 36, 17)
• B63821

  rgb(182, 56, 33)
• A74631

  rgb(167, 70, 49)
• 955242

  rgb(149, 82, 66)
• 805C53

  rgb(128, 92, 83)
• 808080

  rgb(128, 128, 128)

Boston University Red Palette

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Sequential

Single hue gradient for data visualization

7 colors

Lightest

#FF9697

Light

#F27065

Medium Light

#E04836

Medium

#CC0000

Medium Dark

#891408

Dark

#4B1308

Darkest

#140303

Diverging

Dual hue gradient with a neutral midpoint

9 colors

Base End

#CC0000

Left Dark

#E15B3F

Left Medium

#F19078

Left Light

#F8C3B5

Neutral

#F5F5F5

Right Light

#CDEBEB

Right Medium

#A1E1E0

Right Dark

#6ED7D6

Complementary End

#00CCCC

Monochromatic

Same hue, different brightness/saturation

5 colors

Lightest

#FFFFFF

Light

#F6957D

Medium

#CC0000

Dark

#890000

Darkest

#000000

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

5 colors

Left Adjacent 2

#CC00CC

Left Adjacent 1

#CC0066

Main

#CC0000

Right Adjacent 1

#CC6600

Right Adjacent 2

#CCCC00

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

2 colors

Main

#CC0000

Complementary

#00CCCC

Triadic

Evenly spaced around the color wheel (120° apart)

3 colors

Main

#CC0000

Secondary

#00CC00

Tertiary

#0000CC

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

4 colors

Main

#CC0000

Right 90°

#66CC00

Complementary

#00CCCC

Left 90°

#6600CC

Tetradic

Two pairs of complementary colors

4 colors

Main

#CC0000

Secondary

#CCCC00

Complementary

#00CCCC

Complementary Secondary

#0000CC

Split Complementary

Complementary colors ±30°

3 colors

Main

#CC0000

Split Left

#00CC66

Split Right

#0066CC

Cyclic

Circular gradient for periodic data

8 colors

0°

#CC0000

45°

#CC9900

90°

#66CC00

135°

#00CC33

180°

#00CCCC

225°

#0033CC

270°

#6600CC

315°

#CC0099

Pastel

Soft, desaturated colors for modern UI

6 colors

Light Pastel

#C99C9C

Pastel 1

#D1A9A9

Pastel 2

#D8B6B6

Pastel 3

#DFC3C3

Pastel 4

#E6D1D1

Deep Pastel

#EDDEDE

Common Red Color Codes (HEX & RGB)

Red →

HEX:#FF0000

RGB:rgb(255, 0, 0)

Dark Red →

HEX:#8B0000

RGB:rgb(139, 0, 0)

Blood Red →

HEX:#880808

RGB:rgb(136,8,8)

Maroon →

HEX:#800000

RGB:rgb(128, 0, 0)

Burgundy →

HEX:#800020

RGB:rgb(128, 0, 32)

Crimson →

HEX:#DC143C

RGB:rgb(220, 20, 60)

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HEX Color Value

All Formats:

• HEX:
  #CC0000
• RGB:
  rgb(204, 0, 0)
• CMYK:
  cmyk(0%, 100%, 100%, 20%)
• HSV:
  hsv(0°, 100%, 80%)
• HSL:
  hsl(0°, 100%, 40%)

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What is Boston University Red?

Boston University red is the official color of Boston University, representing academic tradition and school spirit. This vibrant scarlet shade is a deep, saturated red with strong visual impact.

The hex code for Boston University red is #CC0000, with RGB values of rgb(204, 0, 0). It's a bold, iconic color.

Design Applications

Boston University red is ideal for educational branding, sports merchandise, and academic materials. It pairs beautifully with white, gold, and navy blue. Use it for university websites, apparel, or promotional materials.

FAQ

What is the Boston University red hex code?

The Boston University red hex code is #CC0000.

What colors complement Boston University red?

Boston University red pairs well with white, gold, and navy blue.

Is this the official Boston University color?

Yes, #CC0000 is the official red used by Boston University.