complementary color

noun

technical

: one of two colors (such as red and green) that are very different from each other and produce a dull color (such as brown or gray) when they are mixed together

Examples of complementary color in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Choose a silky ribbon in a complementary color to bring together the Christmas accents and the greenery. 40 of 56 Boxwood Blue Christmas Wreath This boxwood beauty is an elegant way to break outside the circle. —

Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Oct. 2023 For this mini makeover, bold wallpaper; cool, complementary color; and detail-enhancing trim were the way forward. —

Anna Fixsen, ELLE Decor, 25 June 2023 Pair with a Complementary Shade As a shade of purple, lavender’s complementary color is yellow. —

Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 May 2023 Once dry, paint vertical stripes in a complementary color. —

Charlyne Mattox, Country Living, 28 Mar. 2023 Use the color wheel to find a complementary color for your home. —

Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Mar. 2023

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