Opposing colors

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Contrasting colours can exhibit opposing tonal values, saturation levels and contrasting hues. Chevreul (1855) referred to 'complementary’ hues; similarly, Itten (1961) defined contrasting hues as those on opposite sides of a colour wheel model. In colour design, contrasting hues can intensify each other, via the impact of simultaneous contrast. Contrasting colours add vibrancy and can be used to create focus. Colour illustration by Zena O’Connor, PhD © Design Research Associates, 2020.

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