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Boston University Red (BU Red) complementary or opposite color name and code (#CC0000)


Boston University Red (BU Red)

#CC0000

RGB(204, 0, 0)

Robin's Egg Blue

#00CCCC

RGB(0, 204, 204)




Invert color according to RYB color model



Equivalent RYB:

RYB(255, 51, 51)


RYB Invert Color:

RYB(0, 204, 204)




What is the contrasting color of Boston University Red (BU Red) (HEX #CC0000)?

Color that best contrast with Boston University Red (BU Red) (HEX #CC0000) is #00CCCC, color name is Robin's Egg Blue.
Contrast indicates a strong difference in color. Contrasting color can be found several ways, Complimentary contrast is one of them. Complementary contrast colors are opposite each other on the color wheel.


What color compliments Boston University Red (BU Red) (HEX #CC0000)?

Complementary or Opposite color for Boston University Red (BU Red) (HEX #CC0000) is #00CCCC, color name is Robin's Egg Blue.





Complementary / Opposite Color

Complementary colors are pairs of colors which, when combined or mixed, cancel each other out (lose hue) by producing a grayscale color like white or black. When placed next to each other, they create the strongest contrast for those two colors. Complementary colors also called opposite colors. Complementary color schemes are created using two opposite colors on the color wheel. The examples are red–cyan, green–magenta, and blue–yellow.


HEX #CC0000 - Color codes, similar colors and paints


Color Name: Boston University Red (BU Red)
Hex Color Code: #CC0000
RGB Color Code: RGB(204, 0, 0)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 100.0%, 100.0%, 20.0%
Color Family (Hue): Red

HEX #CC0000 Boston University Red (BU Red) Other School - Color Code



HEX #00CCCC - Color codes, similar colors and paints


Color Name: Robin's Egg Blue
Hex Color Code: #00CCCC
RGB Color Code: RGB(0, 204, 204)
CMYK Values*: 100.0%, 0.0%, 0.0%, 20.0%

HEX #00CCCC Robin's Egg Blue - Color Code