Boston University Red Color – #cc0002: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Boston University Red color hex code is #cc0002, and it is composed of 80% red, 0% green and 1% blue.
Boston University Red is a dark, vibrant, saturated, and warm color at 100% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 5.89:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Boston University Red color (#cc0002) against light backgrounds.

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Boston University Red Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Boston University Red, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #cc0002 |
| RGB | rgb(204,0,2) |
| HSL | hsl(359,100%,40%) |
| CMYK | 0, 100, 99, 20 |
| HSV | 359, 100, 80 |
| RGB % | 80, 0, 1 |
| XYZ | 24.9, 12.8, 1.2 |
| LAB | 42.5, 67.9, 56.3 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Red |
| Saturation | 100% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 5.89 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 3.57 (fails WCAG AA) |
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