Masala

Also known as: Thunder Grey, Sturgis Grey, Urbane Bronze, Roycroft Bronze Green

Masala is what happens when gray turns rich and muted. The effect is quiet and sophisticated, made for minimal interfaces and architecture. Because it leans neutral, balancing it with a gray keeps a palette from feeling one-note. On white it reads clearly at 7.65:1 contrast — safe for body text under WCAG AA.

Masala color codes

HEX
#57534B
RGB
rgb(87, 83, 75)
RGBA
rgba(87, 83, 75, 1)
HSL
hsl(40, 7%, 32%)
HSV
hsv(40, 14%, 34%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 5%, 14%, 66%)
LAB
lab(35.5 0.5 5.3)
OKLCH
oklch(44.3% 0.014 84.6)

Color intelligence

sRGB safe

Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.

Temperature

CoolWarm

neutral, leaning warm

subtle yellow undertone in this near-neutral

Nearest standard colors

  • CSS: dimgray#696969 · ΔE 9.2
  • RAL 7013 — Brown grey#555548 · ΔE 3.9 · approximate

RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck — Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.

Where Masala works

  • Web & UI: Use it directly for text on light surfaces; it clears AA contrast without adjustment.
  • Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land — front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
  • Fashion: Works as a base layer or outerwear tone that lets brighter pieces do the talking.
  • Branding: As a brand anchor it reads established and tactile; pair with a single vivid accent for energy.
  • Web & UI: Use it decoratively — dividers, chart series, illustration accents — and let neutrals carry the type.
  • Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.

Copy as — every ecosystem

Tints, shades, and tones of Masala

Tints (lighter)

Shades (darker)

Tones (muted)

Color harmonies

Palettes built from Masala by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

Contrast & accessibility

Aa — on white

contrast 7.65:1

AA passAAA passAA large pass

Aa — on black

contrast 2.74:1

AA failAAA failAA large fail

Best text color on a Masala background: #ffffff

Palettes featuring Masala

Masala with its complement

Soft neighbors of Masala

Masala triad

Similar colors

Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Masala is closest to Isolation.

Masala FAQs

What color is Masala?

Masala is a dark gray with the hex code #57534B. In HSL terms it has a hue of 40°, 7% saturation, and 32% lightness.

What is the hex code for Masala?

The hex code for Masala is #57534B. In RGB it's rgb(87, 83, 75), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 5%, 14%, 66%).

What colors go well with Masala?

Masala pairs naturally with gray tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.

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