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Opposite colours side by side
Age 13 · Art
Colours that sit opposite each other on the colour wheel, like red and green, look brighter and stronger when painted next to each other. If you mix them together instead, they cancel each other out and turn into a dull brown-grey.
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In the picture
- Red beside green: each makes the other look more vivid
- Blue beside orange: the pair glows more than either alone
- Red and green mixed on the palette: a dull muddy brown-grey
- Colour wheel: opposite colours face each other across the circle
Examples
- A red poppy in a green field stands out sharply.
- Blue jeans with an orange jacket look bold and lively.
Key takeaways
- Opposite colours side by side intensify each other.
- Mixing opposite colours dulls them toward brown or grey.
Quiz: Opposite colours side by side (Age 13)
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Two colours that are opposite each other on the colour wheel are painted side by side. What happens?
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What do you get if you mix two opposite colours, like red and green, together?
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Which pair of colours intensifies each other when placed side by side?
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