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
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
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)
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
- Metropolis#61584F · ΔE 3.5
- Bark#5F5854 · ΔE 4.0
- Caveman#625C58 · ΔE 4.6
- Stone Cold#555555 · ΔE 4.7
- Smokescreen#5E5755 · ΔE 4.9
- Armadillo#484A46 · ΔE 5.1
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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