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Boston University Red

#C7000D

Boston University Red is a warm dark color with the hex code #C7000D. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 199, 0, 13 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 100%, 93%, 22% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Boston University Red Color Values

HEX
#C7000D
RGB
199, 0, 13
HSL
356°, 100%, 39%
CMYK
0, 100, 93, 22

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Boston University Red sits at 356° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm color family, often associated with energy and warmth. With 100% saturation and 39% lightness, this vibrant dark hue conveys richness and intensity.

In digital design, warm colors like Boston University Red work well for calls-to-action, accent elements, and creating urgency. Dark colors provide excellent contrast for text overlays and premium brand aesthetics.

When using Boston University Red in print, the CMYK breakdown of 0%, 100%, 93%, 22% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Boston University Red

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #C7000D;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 199, 0, 13;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#C7000D',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 100%
Y: 93%
K: 22%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens 

rgb(199, 0, 13)
rgba(199, 0, 13, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Brands Using the Same Hue

11 brand s with colors near 356° on the color wheel

Netflix logo
Netflix
Airbnb logo
Airbnb
Mastercard logo
Mastercard
Tesla logo
Tesla

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C7000D?
#C7000D is Boston University Red, a warm dark color with RGB values of 199, 0, 13. It has a hue of 356°, 100% saturation, and 39% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #C7000D?
The RGB color code for #C7000D is rgb(199, 0, 13). This means it contains 199 red, 0 green, and 13 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Boston University Red a warm or cool color?
Boston University Red (#C7000D) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #C7000D in CSS?
You can use #C7000D in CSS with: background-color: #C7000D; or color: #C7000D; or as an RGB value: rgb(199, 0, 13). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 100%, 93%, 22%.

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