Chapter 28, Problem 13A

What color is the complement of blue?

To determine

To find the color that is the complement of blue.

Explanation of Solution

Introduction:

Complementary colors are pairs of colors that create good color decisions. The colors that are opposite to each other on the color wheel are known as complementary colors. The complementary color scheme is used to create style and appeal.

Complimentary colors are also called as opposite colors. It is based on color theory. Complimentary colors are the pairs of colors. The opposite color or complement color depends on the color wheel which uses. 

According to the modern color theory RGB additive color or CMY subtractive color, the complementary color of blue is yellow. In these colors, schemes the complementary pairs are red-cyan, green-magenta, and blue-yellow.

Conclusion:

The complementary color of blue is yellow according to the RGB additive or CMY subtractive color scheme.