HTML Entity for Uppercase C Black Letter (ℭ)

Beginner
⏱️ 5 min read
📚 Updated: Jun 2026
🎯 1 Code Example
Unicode U+212D
HTML Entity for Uppercase C Black Letter tutorial illustration

What You'll Learn

How to display the black-letter capital C (ℭ) in HTML using hexadecimal, decimal, named, and CSS escape methods. This Fraktur-style character is part of the Letterlike Symbols block and is widely used in mathematical notation and typography. Its official Unicode name is BLACK-LETTER CAPITAL C (U+212D).

Render it with ℭ, ℭ, the named entity ℭ, or CSS escape \212D in the content property.

⚡ Quick Reference — Black-Letter Capital C Entity

Unicode U+212D

Letterlike Symbols

Hex Code ℭ

Hexadecimal reference

HTML Code ℭ

Decimal reference

Named Entity ℭ

Fraktur C (preferred)

Reference Table
Name           Value
────────────   ──────────
Unicode        U+212D
Hex code       ℭ
HTML code      ℭ
Named entity   ℭ
CSS code       \212D
Meaning        Black-letter (Fraktur) capital C
Block          Letterlike Symbols (U+2100–U+214F)
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Complete HTML Example

A simple example showing the black-letter capital C (ℭ) using hexadecimal code, decimal HTML code, the named entity, and a CSS content escape:

html
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
 <style>
  #point:after{
   content: "\212D";
  }
 </style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Symbol (hex): &#x212D;</p>
<p>Symbol (decimal): &#8493;</p>
<p>Symbol (named): &Cfr;</p>
<p id="point">Symbol (CSS): </p>
</body>
</html>
Try it Yourself

🌐 Browser Support

The black-letter capital C (ℭ) and the named entity &Cfr; are supported in all modern browsers:

Chrome1+
Firefox1+
Safari1+
Edge12+
Opera4+
Android4.4+
iOS Safari1+

👀 Live Preview

See the black-letter capital C (ℭ) in mathematical and typographic contexts:

Large glyphℭ
Fraktur notationThe complex numbers ℭ (Fraktur C)
Compare stylesC (capital) vs ℭ (black-letter)
Named entity&Cfr; → ℭ
Numeric refs&#x212D; &#8493; \212D

🧠 How It Works

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Hexadecimal Code

&#x212D; uses the Unicode hexadecimal value 212D to display the black-letter capital C. The x prefix indicates hexadecimal format.

HTML markup
2

Decimal HTML Code

&#8493; uses the decimal Unicode value 8493 to display the same character. A common method when hex is less convenient.

HTML markup
3

CSS Entity

\212D is used in CSS stylesheets, particularly in the content property of pseudo-elements like ::before and ::after.

CSS stylesheet
4

Named Entity

&Cfr; is the semantic named entity for Fraktur (black-letter) C — the most readable option in mathematical HTML source.

HTML markup
=

Same visual result

All four methods produce the glyph: ℭ. Unicode U+212D sits in Letterlike Symbols (U+2100–U+214F). Do not confuse with plain C (U+0043) or script ℬ (B). Prefer &Cfr; in math markup for clarity.

✅

Use Cases

The black-letter capital C (ℭ) is commonly used in:

📐 Math notation

Fraktur-style symbols in algebra, set theory, and complex analysis (e.g. ℭ for complex numbers).

📚 Fraktur typography

Black-letter (Fraktur) lettering in mathematical and historical typography.

📄 Academic writing

Research papers, theses, and scholarly content with Fraktur notation.

🔬 Scientific content

Physics, mathematics, and science articles using formal Fraktur symbols.

🎨 Typography

Black-letter typography in publications, logos, and creative design.

🧮 Education

Math tutorials and courses explaining Fraktur notation and letterlike symbols.

⚙ Equation tools

HTML-based equation editors when MathML or LaTeX is not available.

💡 Best Practices

Do

  • Use &Cfr; for readable Fraktur C notation in HTML
  • Pick one style (named, hex, or decimal) per project for consistency
  • Use \212D in CSS content when generating the symbol via pseudo-elements
  • Use fonts that support Letterlike Symbols (e.g. Cambria Math, STIX)
  • Consider MathML or LaTeX for complex multi-line equations

Don’t

  • Substitute plain C when ℭ is required for mathematical meaning
  • Put CSS escape \212D in HTML text nodes
  • Use &Cfr; in CSS (named entities are HTML-only)
  • Confuse ℭ (black-letter C) with plain C (U+0043) or Ć (C acute)
  • Mix entity styles randomly in one file

Key Takeaways

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Four references all render ℭ

&#x212D; &#8493; &Cfr;
2

For CSS stylesheets, use the escape in the content property

\212D
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Unicode U+212D — BLACK-LETTER CAPITAL C (Letterlike Symbols)

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Prefer &Cfr; in math markup — Fraktur (black-letter) notation

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Use &#x212D; (hex), &#8493; (decimal), &Cfr; (named), or \212D in CSS content. All produce ℭ.
U+212D (BLACK-LETTER CAPITAL C). Letterlike Symbols block. Hex 212D, decimal 8493. Used in Fraktur mathematical notation and typography.
In mathematical notation, Fraktur typography, set theory and algebra symbols, academic papers, and any content requiring black-letter (Fraktur) capital C.
&Cfr; is the named HTML entity for Fraktur C. Numeric codes (&#8493; or &#x212D;) are direct Unicode references. Both produce ℭ; the named entity is more readable in math content.
Yes. Use \212D in the content property of ::before or ::after. Named entities like &Cfr; work in HTML markup only, not in CSS.

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