Exploring Complementary Colors

What are complementary colors?

• Colors that are next to each other on the color wheel.

• Colors that are the same hue but different shades.

• Complementary colors are colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel.

• Colors that blend together to create a new color.

Which color is complementary to red?

• Yellow

• Green

• Cyan

• Blue

What color do you get when you mix blue and orange?

• brown

• yellow

• green

• purple

Name a pair of complementary colors.

• Pink and Brown

• Yellow and Purple

• Blue and Orange

• Red and Green

What is the complementary color of yellow?

• orange

• purple

• green

• blue

How do complementary colors affect each other?

• Complementary colors are always the same hue.

• Complementary colors only affect brightness, not color mixing.

• Complementary colors cancel each other out completely.

• Complementary colors enhance each other's intensity and produce a neutral color when mixed.

Which color is opposite to green on the color wheel?

• blue

• yellow

• red

• purple

What happens when you place complementary colors next to each other?

• They create a dull and muted effect.

• They blend together to form a new color.

• They enhance each other's vibrancy and create strong contrast.

• They have no effect on each other.

Can you name a famous artwork that uses complementary colors?

• The Persistence of Memory by Dali

• Starry Night by Van Gogh

• The Scream by Munch

• The Night Watch by Rembrandt

Why are complementary colors important in art?

• They are primarily used to dull the overall color palette.

• Complementary colors are used to create monochromatic schemes.

• Complementary colors enhance contrast and vibrancy in art.

• Complementary colors are only important in photography.