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

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Reds And Pinks Are The Colors Of The Season While red is always a favorite complementary color in holiday decor, this year designers are reaching for more striking shades of red and pink as the stars of the show. —Heather Bien, Southern Living, 19 Nov. 2024

Her makeup was clean, featuring a subtle pop of complementary color with a red lip. —Julia Teti, WWD, 22 Nov. 2024

The Stokke high chair comes in so many great colors and is a mainstay in every stylish kitchen—and don’t forget silicone bibs in complementary color schemes! —Hayley Bloomingdale, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2024

Or to go an even dressier and daring route, try your halter top with a bubble skirt in a complementary color paired with open-toe strappy heels. —Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 25 July 2024

Once chilled, top the easy homemade pie with fresh mint sprigs for a cool flavor and eye-catching complementary color. —Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 May 2024

Choose a silky ribbon in a complementary color to bring together the Christmas accents and the greenery. 40 of 56 Boxwood Blue Christmas Wreath This boxwood beauty is an elegant way to break outside the circle. —Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Oct. 2023

For this mini makeover, bold wallpaper; cool, complementary color; and detail-enhancing trim were the way forward. —Anna Fixsen, ELLE Decor, 25 June 2023

Pair with a Complementary Shade As a shade of purple, lavender’s complementary color is yellow. —Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 May 2023