Explanation

Complementary colors sit directly opposite each other on the color wheel. Examples include red and green, blue and orange, or yellow and purple.

When placed next to each other, complementary colors create strong visual contrast and make each color appear brighter. This creates vibrant, eye-catching color combinations.

Analogous colors sit next to each other. Monochromatic uses one color. Triadic uses three evenly spaced colors. Only complementary uses opposite colors for high contrast.