complementary color

noun

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: 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

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Choose Complementary Colors A complementary color scheme features colors located opposite from your main undertone on the color wheel. — Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 31 May 2026 This one has paisley, floral, and damask patterns joining together in a complementary color palette to create an eclectic but cohesive look, while the reverse side is pink with a scrollwork pattern. — Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 24 Apr. 2026 Go for a bold pattern—like plaid or polka dots—and reach for boots in a complementary color. — Kelsey Stiegman, Glamour, 26 Mar. 2026 From high-tops inspired by boxing footwear to jarring-yet-complementary color combinations, the Bulgarian designer’s link-ups with the Japanese sportswear company have produced some of the more captivating collaborations in athletic footwear. — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 19 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for complementary color

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“Complementary color.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/complementary%20color. Accessed 14 Jul. 2026.

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