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  2. Complementary colors - Wikipedia

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    Complementary colors are pairs of colors which, when combined or mixed, cancel each other out (lose chroma) by producing a grayscale color like white or black. [1] [better source needed] When placed next to each other, they create the strongest contrast for those two colors. Complementary colors may also be called "opposite colors".

  3. Color scheme - Wikipedia

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    A complementary color scheme comprises two colors that combine to form gray, i.e. they are on opposite sides of the color wheel. Fully saturated complementary colors maximize color contrast. A split-complementary (also called compound harmony) color scheme comprises three colors, namely a base color and two colors that are 150 degrees and 210 ...

  4. Color theory - Wikipedia

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    In Chevreul's 1839 book The principles of harmony and contrast of colours, [10] he introduced the law of color contrast, stating that colors that appear together (spatially or temporally) will be altered as if mixed with the complementary color of the other color, functionally boosting the color contrast between them. For example, a piece of ...

  5. How to Use a Color Wheel to Get Perfect Color Pairings Every Time

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    There's a reason interior designers swear by these color charts. Use this guide on how to use a color wheel for complementary colors in your next project.

  6. Opponent process - Wikipedia

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    When complementary colors are combined or mixed, they "cancel each other out" and become neutral (white or gray). That is, complementary colors are never perceived as a mixture; there is no "greenish red" or "yellowish blue", despite claims to the contrary. The strongest color contrast a color can have is its complementary color.

  7. Harmony (color) - Wikipedia

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    In color theory, color harmony refers to the property that certain aesthetically pleasing color combinations have. These combinations create pleasing contrasts and consonances that are said to be harmonious. These combinations can be of complementary colors, split-complementary colors, color triads, or analogous colors.

  8. Comparison of color models in computer graphics - Wikipedia

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    Light colors", more formally known as additive colors, are formed by combining red, green, and blue light. This article refers to additive colors and refers to red, green, and blue as the primary colors. Hue is a term describing a pure color, that is, a color not modified by tinting or shading (see below).

  9. This Nighttime Habit Could Be A Key Indicator Of Dementia ...

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    "Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Good sleep is crucial for your overall health, but new research suggests it could impact your ...