complementary colors
nounUK /ˌkɒmplɪˈmentəri ˈkʌləz/
US /ˌkɑːmplɪˈmentəri ˈkʌlərz/
Complementary colors are two colors that look very different but look great together.
Red and green are complementary colors that make each other pop.
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2. Colors of light that combine to make white light.
Blue and yellow are complementary colors of light.
3. Colors placed across from each other on a color wheel.
Purple sits opposite yellow as a complementary color.
4. Colors used together in design to create strong visual contrast.
The artist chose complementary colors for the poster.