HTML Entity for Uppercase C Black Letter (ℭ)

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Updated: Sep 2026
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Unicode U+212D
HTML Entity for Uppercase C Black Letter (U+212D) tutorial illustration
Definition

What Is the Uppercase C Black Letter Entity?

Uppercase C Black Letter (ℭ) is the Unicode character at U+212D (BLACK-LETTER CAPITAL C) in Letterlike Symbols. It is a Fraktur / black-letter capital C used in mathematical and academic typography.

Remember
Character     ℭ
Unicode       U+212D
Hex entity    ℭ
Decimal       ℭ
Named         ℭ  ℭ
CSS escape    \212D
Official name BLACK-LETTER CAPITAL C

All of these produce the same glyph: ℭ. Compare with ordinary Uppercase C (U+0043).

Reference

Quick Reference

One table for every form you will actually use.

FormCodeWhere it goes
Direct characterℭHTML text (UTF-8)
Named entitiesℭ ℭHTML markup — preferred for readability
Hex entityℭHTML markup
Decimal entityℭHTML markup
CSS escape\212DStylesheet content

When to Use Which

SituationUse
Readable Fraktur / math markupℭ (or ℭ)
Need numeric formℭ or ℭ
Generated text via ::before / ::aftercontent: "\212D"
Ordinary capital letter CUse C (U+0043)
Looking for black-letter styleThis character — not a font-weight trick on plain C
See it

Live Preview

Black-letter capital C in common comparison contexts.

Large glyph ℭ
Compared C ℭ Ć
Label Fraktur C: ℭ
Named entities ℭ → ℭ   ℭ → ℭ
With entities Hex: ℭ | Decimal: ℭ
Code

Complete HTML Example

One page that shows this character with hex, decimal, named entity, CSS, and a comparison. Use View Output or open the live editor.

Hex + Decimal + Named + CSS

All common ways to produce ℭ in a single document.

html
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
  <meta charset="UTF-8">
  <title>Uppercase C Black Letter</title>
  <style>
    #point::after {
      content: "\212D";
    }
  </style>
</head>
<body>
  <p>Using Hex Code: &#x212D;</p>
  <p>Using HTML Code: &#8493;</p>
  <p>Using Named Entity: &Cfr;</p>
  <p id="point">Using CSS Entity: </p>
  <p>C (capital) vs &Cfr; (Fraktur)</p>
</body>
</html>
Try It Yourself

How It Works

1. Hex / decimal: U+212D → &#x212D; or &#8493; in HTML.

2. Named: &Cfr; and &Cayleys; are HTML5 aliases for the same code point.

3. CSS: use \212D in content (not an HTML entity). #point::after appends that glyph after the paragraph text.

4. Comparison: side-by-side plain C and Fraktur ℭ shows they are different characters.

Pitfalls & Tips

Common mistakes when working with this character.

Named

Two names, one glyph

&Cfr; and &Cayleys; are aliases. Prefer &Cfr; for short, clear markup.

Look-alikes

Not ordinary C

U+212D is black-letter. U+0043 is ordinary C. A bold font on plain C is not the same character.

Fonts

Check Letterlike Symbols coverage

Some fonts omit U+212D or render a fallback box. Prefer fonts with good Fraktur / Letterlike support.

A11y

Explain decorative letters

Screen readers may not name black-letter symbols clearly. Add plain-language context nearby.

CSS vs HTML

Do not mix escapes

\212D belongs in CSS. Named/numeric entities belong in HTML.

Semicolon

End references

Always finish with ; — write &Cfr;, not &Cfr.

Compatibility

Browser Support

Uppercase C Black Letter / BLACK-LETTER CAPITAL C (U+212D) and its entity forms (&Cfr;, &Cayleys;, &#x212D;, &#8493;, CSS \\212D) are supported in all mainstream browsers. Glyph shape depends on the font.

✓ Universal support

Uppercase C Black Letter

Encode with named, hex, decimal, or CSS escape — or paste the character in UTF-8 HTML.

100% Browser coverage
Google Chrome Supported
Yes
Microsoft Edge Supported
Yes
Mozilla Firefox Supported
Yes
Apple Safari Supported
Yes
Opera Supported
Yes
Internet Explorer All versions
Yes
U+212D / entities Full support

Bottom line: Prefer &Cfr; for readable markup; use \\212D only inside CSS content.

Remember

Key Takeaways

  • Unicode: this character is U+212D (decimal 8493) — BLACK-LETTER CAPITAL C.
  • HTML: prefer &Cfr;, or use &#x212D; / &#8493;.
  • CSS: use \212D inside content for generated text.
  • Watch out: U+212D ≠ U+0043 (ordinary C); font styling alone is not enough.

One line: U+212D → &Cfr; / &#x212D; / CSS \212D.

Frequently Asked Questions

Use &Cfr; or &Cayleys; (named), &#x212D; (hex), &#8493; (decimal), or the CSS escape \212D in the content property. All render U+212D.
U+212D (hex 212D, decimal 8493). Unicode names it BLACK-LETTER CAPITAL C. It belongs to Letterlike Symbols and is used for Fraktur / black-letter typography and some mathematical notation.
Yes. HTML5 defines &Cfr; and &Cayleys; — both map to U+212D.
U+212D is a black-letter (Fraktur) capital C. U+0043 is ordinary capital C. They look different and serve different typographic roles.
HTML entities (&Cfr;, &#8493;, or &#x212D;) go in markup. The CSS escape \212D is used in stylesheets (usually in the content property of ::before/::after). Both render the same glyph.
Use it when you need a Fraktur / black-letter capital C in math, academic, or decorative typography. Prefer &Cfr; for readable markup. Always ensure the font covers Letterlike Symbols.

Did you know?

This character is Unicode U+212D (decimal 8493) — official name BLACK-LETTER CAPITAL C in Letterlike Symbols. HTML5 defines &Cfr; and &Cayleys;. It is a Fraktur / black-letter form, not ordinary capital C.

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