Complimentary Colours

Complementary colours are pairs of colours that sit directly opposite each other on the colour wheel like red and green, blue and orange, or yellow and purple. When placed side by side, they create strong visual contrast and make each other appear more vibrant. When mixed together, they neutralize each other, creating muted tones or greys. Artists use complementary colours to add energy, balance, or subtle harmony to a painting, depending on how they're applied.