Contrasting Colour | Complementary colours on opposite sides of a colour wheel
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Contrasting Colour

Contrasting colours are defined as hues on opposite sides of a colour wheel. Some theorists refer to them as ‘complementary’ colours. In colour design, contrasting hues add vibrancy and tend to intensify each other. Colour illustration by Zena O’Connor, PhD © Design Research Associates.
Zena O'Connor • color • design • music • travel
Zena O'Connor • color • design • music • travel

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