Complementary Color (Noun)
Meaning
Either one of two chromatic colors that when mixed together give white (in the case of lights) or grey (in the case of pigments); "yellow and blue are complementaries".
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- The artist chose a blue pigment as the complementary color to the orange hues in the painting to create a visually striking contrast.
- In color theory, red and green are considered complementary colors because they are directly opposite each other on the color wheel.
- The interior designer selected a yellow wall paint as the complementary color to the dark blue furniture to create a harmonious and balanced atmosphere.
- The photographer used a red filter as the complementary color to the green foliage in the landscape to enhance the contrast and depth of the image.
- The graphic designer chose a purple background as the complementary color to the yellow text to make the logo stand out and grab attention.