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color wheel
noun
: a circular diagram of the spectrum used to show the relationships between the colors
Examples of color wheel in a Sentence
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The curves and color wheel options are impressive and include a Color Match feature with face detection and comparison views.
—PCMAG, 1 May 2024
Choose one accent color to emphasize, say teal, then look across the color wheel and consider adding a touch of its opposite, like pumpkin or apricot.
—Marni Jameson, The Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2024
These shades are opposite on the color wheel, so the effect is energizing and dynamic yet still pleasing to the eye.
—Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Apr. 2024
Using a simple color wheel and just a few shades, your cake can be topped with a rainbow of icing.
—Annemarie Dooling, USA TODAY, 29 Feb. 2024
Understanding your undertones Consult the color wheel Consider your lifestyle and personality
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—Maeghan Dolph, Fox News, 21 Jan. 2024
This year’s Pantone Color of the Year is called Peach Fuzz and sits on the color wheel between pink and orange.
—Jane Hanson, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2024
Complementary colors Contemporary color choices strategically place opposing hues on the color wheel, fostering a bold contrast.
—Maeghan Dolph, Fox News, 21 Jan. 2024
The color wheel is a valuable tool that can guide you in creating harmonious color combinations.
—Maeghan Dolph, Fox News, 21 Jan. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1909, in the meaning defined above
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“Color wheel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/color%20wheel. Accessed 13 Jun. 2024.
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