Rhythm

HEX: #777696 | Modern Palette

On White
4.36:1
FAIL
On Black
4.82:1
PASS

Color Specifications

HEX
#777696
RGB
119, 118, 150
HSL
241°, 21% ,58%
CMYK
20.67, 21.33, 0, 41.18

About Rhythm

Rhythm (#777696) is a color with RGB(119, 118, 150) and HSL(241.88°, 21.33%, 58.82%). It is commonly associated with Calm moods. In design, it fits Muted, Cool styles and is suitable for Text, Background, Border. Its complementary color is #959676, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #967776 and #769677. The name comes from ῥυθμός (rhythmós) (Greek).

  • HEX: #777696
  • RGB: 119, 118, 150
  • HSL: 241.88°, 21.33%, 58.82%
  • Mood: Calm
  • Style: Muted, Cool
  • Use case: Text, Background, Border
  • Complementary color: #959676
  • Triadic colors: #967776, #769677
  • The name comes from ῥυθμός (rhythmós) (Greek).

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Color Palettes

Rhythm #777696 is used in Monochromatic, Neutral + Accent, Analogous, 3 + 1 + 1 palettes, giving designers ready-made combinations for backgrounds, surfaces, accents, and interface elements.

Monochromatic Five tones of the same hue — a reliable scale for backgrounds, surfaces, and text.
 
 
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Neutral + Accent Four near-neutral tones grounded by a saturated accent — clean and versatile for UI.
 
 
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Analogous Five hues drifting across a 60° arc — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.
 
 
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3 + 1 + 1 Three analogous base colors, one complementary accent, one dark anchor — bold yet balanced.
 
 
 
 
 

Color Harmonies

Rhythm #777696 pairs with #959676 as its complementary color, and #967776 and #769677 in triadic combinations. These harmony relationships help create balanced color combinations for UI, branding, and design work.

Complementary

The color directly opposite on the color wheel — creates maximum contrast and vibrance.

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Analogous

Colors adjacent on the wheel — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.

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Triadic

Three colors equally spaced 120° apart — bold, balanced, and visually rich.

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Split-Complementary

Two colors flanking the complement — high contrast with less tension than full complementary.

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Tetradic (Square)

Four colors at 90° intervals — rich variety, best when one color dominates.

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Monochromatic

Shades and tints of the same hue — cohesive, elegant, and easy to work with.

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Shades & Tints

The shade and tint range for Rhythm #777696 moves from dark #0B0B0E tones through the base color to lighter #F1F1F4 tones, making it useful for depth, hierarchy, and background variation.

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Color Characteristics

Mood
Calm
Style
Muted Cool
Use case
Text Background Border

Accessibility Simulation

Deuteranopia #767696
Protanopia #767696
Tritanopia #727B7B
Achromatopsia #797979

Frequently Asked Questions

Rhythm (#777696) is a color with RGB(119, 118, 150) and HSL(241.88°, 21.33%, 58.82%).

#777696 pairs strongly with #959676 as its complementary color. It can also be used with neutral tones for balanced UI and design layouts.

#777696 is suitable for Text, Background, Border and works well with Muted, Cool styles.

#777696 is commonly associated with Calm.

The name Rhythm is linked to ῥυθμός (rhythmós) from Greek, meaning flow, measured flow, motion, proportion, symmetry.

Name, History & Etymology

Origin Word ῥυθμός (rhythmós)
Meaning flow, measured flow, motion, proportion, symmetry
Language Greek
First Recorded Use 16th Century

History

The word "rhythm" entered English from French 'rhythme', which in turn came from Latin 'rhythmus'. The Latin word was a direct borrowing from the Greek 'rhythmós'. In ancient Greek, 'rhythmós' was used to describe any regular recurring motion or measured flow, particularly in music, dance, and poetry. It encompassed the idea of proportion and symmetry in movement or sound. Its earliest uses in English were primarily in the context of poetry and music, referring to the measured flow of verse or sound. Over time, its meaning expanded to include any regular, repeated pattern of movement or sound in a broader sense.

First Recorded Use

1570s

Cultural Associations

Rhythm is a fundamental element across human cultures, deeply embedded in music, dance, language, and even daily life. It plays a crucial role in ritual, ceremony, and social bonding. Different cultures have developed unique rhythmic structures and patterns, reflecting their distinct artistic and social expressions. The concept of rhythm is also central to understanding natural phenomena, from the beating of a heart to the changing of seasons.

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Code Snippets

/* Background */
.element {
    background-color: #777696;
}

/* Text */
.element {
    color: #777696;
}

/* Border */
.element {
    border: 1px solid #777696;
}

/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        #777696,
        #ABAC80
    );
}

/* Radial gradient */
.element {
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        #777696,
        #ABAC80
    );
}

// SCSS variable
$rhythm: #777696;

// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$rhythm-r: 119;
$rhythm-g: 118;
$rhythm-b: 150;

// Usage
.element {
    background-color: $rhythm;
    color: rgba($rhythm-r, $rhythm-g, $rhythm-b, 0.8);
}