#CF1601 Hex Code
Color Name: Boston University Red
What is hex #CF1601 Color?
The color name of hex code #CF1601 is Boston University Red. The RGB values are (207, 22, 1) which means it is composed of
90% red, 10% green and 0% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:89 Y:100 K:19. In the HSV/HSB scale, #CF1601 has a hue of 6°, 100% saturation and a brightness value of 81%.
Details of other color codes including equivalent web safe and HTML & CSS colors are given in the table below. Also listed are the closest Pantone® (PMS) and RAL colors.
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Hex #CF1601 Color Codes
| Color Name | Boston University Red |
| RGB Values | (207, 22, 1) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 89%, 100%, 19%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (6°, 100%, 81%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CC0000 |
| Inverse Color | #30E9FE [Fluorescent Blue] |
| Closest Pantone® | 2347 C |
| Closest RAL | 3020 [Traffic red] |
| Complementary Color | #01BACF [Turquoise Surf] |
| #CF1601 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #4D4D4D |
| Desaturated | #686868 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #4B4B4B |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #3C3C3C |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #808080 |
Hex #CF1601 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #CF1601 is #01BACF which is called Turquoise Surf. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #CF1601 color is offered by #01BACF. The complementary color palette is easiest to use and work with. Studies have shown that contrasting color palette is the best way to grab a viewer's attention.
Analogous Palette
The analogous colors of #CF1601 are #CF7D01 and #CF0153, called Mustard Brown and Rubine Red, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #CF1601 with a 30° separation. An analogous color palette is extremely soothing to the eyes and works wonders if your main color is soft or pastel.
Split-Complementary Palette
As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of #CF1601 are #01CF7D (Caribbean Green) and #0153CF (Absolute Zero (Crayola)). A split-complementary color palette consists of the main color along with those on either side (30°) of the complementary color. Based on our research, usage of split-complementary palettes is on the rise online, especially in graphics and web sites designs. It may be because it is not as contrasting as the complementary color palette and, hence, results in a combination which is pleasant to the eyes.
Triadic Palette
#CF1601 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #01CF16 (Vivid Malachite) and #1601CF (Medium Blue) along with #CF1601, our main color, create a stunning and beautiful triadic palette with the maximum variation in hue and, therefore, offering the best possible contrast when taken together.
Tetradic Palette
The tetradic palette of #CF1601 has #01CF16 (Vivid Malachite), #01BACF (Turquoise Surf) and #CF01BA (Deep Magenta). A tetradic color palette is complex and, in most cases, should not be used off-the-shelf. We suggest tweaking the colors a little bit to achieve desired results.
Square Palette
The square color palette of #CF1601 contains #53CF01 (Harlequin Green), #01BACF (Turquoise Surf) and #7D01CF (French Violet). Quite like triadic, the hues in a square palette are at the maximum distance from each other, which is 90°.
Note: For several colors purposes, a square palette may look much better than the tetrad color palette.
Hex #CF1601 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #CF1601 rainbow color palette is based on the RGB color model and consists of 7 colors, just like the traditional rainbow. You might not see a lot of variation in color, especially if the chosen color is dark or extremely light. However, this can lead interesting rainbow palettes that are faded, soft, pastel or dull.
Tints, Tones & Shades of CF1601 Color
Tints
D94534- DD5C4D
- E27367
- E78B80
- ECA299
- F1B9B3
- F5D0CC
- FAE8E6
Tones
- BF2B1A
- B73627
- AF4034
- A84B41
- A0564D
- 98605A
- 906B67
- 887573
Shades
- A61201
- 910F01
- 7C0D01
- 680B01
- 530900
- 3E0700
- 290400
- 150200
#CF1601 Color Patterns
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#CF1601 Houndstooth Pattern
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#CF1601 Trellis Pattern
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#CF1601 Plaid Pattern
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Color names have been derived from known and trusted lists OR have been formulated by us. They are close approximations and may not translate to exact names. Also, color is perceived and named differently in cultures and communities around the world. As per studies, only a handful of colors are interpretted and named in the same way across the globe.
