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complementary color

/ˌkɒmplɪˈmentəri ˈkʌlər/

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B2formalcommonart/ˌkɒmplɪˈmentəri ˈkʌlər/

A color that, when combined with another color, produces a neutral gray or white, or when placed next to another color, creates a strong contrast and enhances each other's intensity.

  • 🇷🇺Цвет, который при смешивании с другим цветом дает нейтральный серый или белый, или при размещении рядом с другим цветом создает сильный контраст и усиливает интенсивность друг друга.
  1. Color theory concept B2 formal

    Colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel, which when combined cancel each other out to produce a grayscale color, but when placed next to each other create strong contrast.

    • Red and green are complementary colors.
    • Artists often use complementary colors to make their paintings more vibrant.
    • Blue and orange are a classic pair of complementary colors.

    🇷🇺Дополнительный цвет