color wheel
noun
: a circular diagram of the spectrum used to show the relationships between the colors
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The orchestra becomes a chirping color wheel, helped by percussion of all sorts, including seashells, water containers, MIDI keyboard, music boxes and much else.
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Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2026
This vibrant container inspired by the color wheel combines pink and orange blooms with chartreuse accents from ‘Electric Lime’ coleus.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 1 June 2026
Opt for Analogous Colors An analogous color scheme uses colors that neighbor each other on the color wheel.
—Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 31 May 2026
Jewel tones, like rich blues, emerald greens, and purples, pair well with colors opposite of them on the color wheel.
—Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Apr. 2026
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Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2026
This vibrant container inspired by the color wheel combines pink and orange blooms with chartreuse accents from ‘Electric Lime’ coleus.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 1 June 2026
Opt for Analogous Colors An analogous color scheme uses colors that neighbor each other on the color wheel.
—Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 31 May 2026
Jewel tones, like rich blues, emerald greens, and purples, pair well with colors opposite of them on the color wheel.
—Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for color wheel
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“Color wheel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/color%20wheel. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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