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complementary colour

n
(General Physics) one of any pair of colours, such as yellow and blue, that give white or grey when mixed in the correct proportions
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If you're not working with a designer, consider traditional complementary colour pairs when making decor choices, such as red-green, blue-orange or yellow-purple.
Split complementary colours For example, if you choose a tone of green, its complementary colour is red, but instead opt for the two colours that sit either side of red - violet and red-orange.
Clever kitchen Although the neutral colour palette is carried on throughout the property to ensure a flow and a complementary colour scheme, the kitchen is rather clever.
Start by picking a complementary colour palette and decide if warm or cool colours will work best in your living space.
Available in five colours - white, black, pink, silver or gun metallic - the VIAO design is accented by complementary colour flourishes around the notebook's edge, touchpad and keyboard.
For a complementary colour USA and Canada brochure featuring Orlando, Florida telephone the Evening Chronicle Reader Travel Department on 0191 2016000 or e mail www.retail.zone.co.uk.
When fabric is sheer you need complementary colour knickers, and the clingy fabric means every lump and bump shows so you need a smoothing knicker.
Wrap your presents in a complementary colour, like soft grey (far right), which is quite understated so it doesn't compete with the tree.
I love the Backgammon print in mustard from www.minimoderns.com Paint the remainder of the walls in a complementary colour - verdigris, or vintage green as it's known, is one of this season's standout shades.
It's also the perfect complementary colour to peaches, pinks, roses, ruby reds and aubergines, offering a variety of lipstick and blush combinations to experiment with.
When we gaze at a shape and then the shape disappears, a strange thing happens: We see an afterimage in the complementary colour.
an open plan living room and dining room, try painting each area a different but complementary colour. Alternatively use one main colour and have a contrasting accent wall.
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