Understanding Complementary Colors

The video tutorial explains complimentary colors, which are opposite each other on the color wheel, and how they enhance each other's appearance. It covers primary and secondary colors, how to identify complimentary colors, and their application in art and nature, with examples from famous paintings and natural settings.

What are complimentary colors?

• Colors that are mixed to form primary colors

• Colors directly opposite each other on the color wheel

• Colors that are similar in shade

• Colors next to each other on the color wheel

Which of the following is NOT a primary color?

• Yellow

• Blue

• Green

• Red

What color do you get when you mix red and yellow?

• Green

• Orange

• Purple

• Blue

How can you determine a color's complimentary color?

• By mixing it with white

• By mixing it with black

• By finding its opposite on the color wheel

• By finding its adjacent color on the color wheel

What is the complimentary color of blue?

• Green

• Orange

• Red

• Purple

Which famous painter frequently used complimentary colors in his work?

• Pablo Picasso

• Claude Monet

• Vincent Van Gogh

• Leonardo da Vinci

In Van Gogh's painting, what color combination makes the cafe stand out?

• Orange and blue

• Purple and yellow

• Yellow and blue

• Red and green

What effect do complimentary colors have in nature?

• They blend into the background

• They make objects appear dull

• They enhance the visibility of each other

• They create a monochrome effect

Which pair of colors is an example of complimentary colors in nature?

• Green and orange

• Yellow and purple

• Blue and red

• Red and blue