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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Colors that are next to each other in the color wheel such as green, yellow-green, and yellow are known as ____ colors.
A
complementary
B
adjacent
C
opposite
D
primary
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Analogous colors are any three colors which are side by side on a 12-part color wheel, such as yellow-green, yellow, and yellow-orange. Usually one of the three colors predominates. Complementary colors are any two colors which are directly opposite each other, such as red and green and red-purple and yellow-green.

Detailed explanation-2: -Analogous colors are adjacent to or near each other on the color wheel. Together, they look aesthetically pleasing and produce a calming effect, as opposed to the intensity of complementary colors.

Detailed explanation-3: -Analogous (or adjacent colors) is a color scheme using one base color and two secondary colors placed symetrically around it on the color wheel. The base color is main, while the secondary colors should be used only for highlights and accents. It always looks very elegant and clear.

Detailed explanation-4: -Green and yellow are adjacent to each other on the color wheel, so rooms in this palette are harmonious and easy to live with.

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