#CC0002 Hex Color

Boston University Red #cc0002 pairs well with deep navy or warm cream, which temper its saturated warmth and give layouts clear contrast; use navy for a stronger, more formal feel and cream for a softer presentation.

Yes, white text has about a 5.9:1 contrast ratio on Boston University Red #cc0002, which clears the WCAG AA threshold for normal-sized text; still test your exact font weight and surrounding colors before publishing.