complementary color

noun

technical

: 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

Examples of complementary color in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

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

Rhymes for complementary color

• bicolor
• concolor
• discolor
• tricolor
• colour
• culler
• duller
• multicolor
• technicolor
• unicolor
• versicolor
• watercolor