color wheel
/ˈkɔlər wiːl/ · col·or · wheel
noun
- A planar circular chart in which related colours are adjacent, and complementary colors are opposite. The artist used a color wheel to choose the perfect shade of blue for her painting.
- A device that emits varying colours of light by the use of a wheel, commonly used to illuminate Christmas trees. The family hung a color wheel on their Christmas tree to create a festive atmosphere.
Did you know? The color wheel is a fundamental tool in art and design, helping artists and designers to understand the relationships between different colours and create harmonious palettes.