1. grays
2. neutral-muteds
3. Balsamic Reduction

Color Balsamic Reduction gray (#434340):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Balsamic Reduction gray (#434340):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
grays

grays Family:
neutral-muted

Saturation:
almost gray

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
dark

Temperature:
neutral

Chromaticity:
near-grayscale

Chroma:
low chroma

Color Information about Balsamic Reduction / #434340

The HTML HEX code is #434340. The corresponding color name is "Balsamic Reduction". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 67%, Green (G): 67%, Blue (B): 64%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 0%, Yellow (Y):4%, Black (K): 74%. In the HSL color space, #434340 has a hue of 60°, saturation of 2%, and lightness of 26%. The HSV representation is 60° for hue, 4% for saturation, and 26% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 28, a* (green to red) = -1, and b* (blue to yellow) = 2. The XYZ representation is X: 5, Y: 6, Z: 6. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.2614, U (chrominance) = -0.0051, and V (chrominance) = 0.0012.

The decimal value of the color is 4408128. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #333333. Variations of the colour are #787873 for a 20% lighter version and #10100F for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #434340, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 6152 Kelvin (6152K).

The approximate wavelength of #434340 is around 580.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Balsamic Reduction (Hex: #434340): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

The color Balsamic Reduction (#434340) evokes the deep, rich hue of aged balsamic vinegar. This intense, dark shade resembles the color of a thick, syrupy reduction of balsamic vinegar commonly used in gourmet cooking. Its similarities to natural elements or common objects include the darkness of a moonless night, the color of a forest in shadow, or the velvety petals of a black iris. Balsamic Reduction is reminiscent of the earthy tones found in tree bark and the wrinkled, weathered skin of a ripe plum.

Tints and Shades of #434340 HEX color (Balsamic Reduction)

In color theory, tints and shades are essential for understanding the depth and luminosity of colors. A tint is achieved by adding white to a pure hue, lightening its appearance. Conversely, a shade results from blending black with a color, giving it a deeper tone. In the context of #434340, this color stands at the center between its tints and shades. While the tints get progressively lighter moving towards white (#ffffff), the shades deepen towards black (#000000).

• #ffffff
• #D0D0CF
• #A1A1A0
• #727270
• #434340
• #323230
• #222220
• #111110
• #000000

Tones of Balsamic Reduction (#434340 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #434340, #5b5b5a is the less saturated color, while #434340 is the most saturated one.

• #5b5b5a
• #555553
• #4f4f4d
• #494946
• #434340
• #333333
• #262626
• #1a1a1a
• #0d0d0d

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #434340;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #434340; }

.text {color:#434340;}

.background {background-color:#434340;}

.border {border:1px solid #434340;}