complementary
/ˌkɑmpɫəˈmɛntɹi/
colors opposite each other on the color wheel
complementary in a sentence
“Complementary colors create vibrant visual tension.”
Origin of complementary
Latin complementum 'that which fills up' from complere 'to fill up'
Related Words
analogous
colors adjacent to each other on the color wheel
triadic
three colors equally spaced on the color wheel
monochromatic
variations of a single hue in different values
chromatic
relating to colors or color perception
value
the lightness or darkness of a color
palette
the range of colors used in a design