color wheel
noun
: a circular diagram of the spectrum used to show the relationships between the colors
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The sleek Pochette range also includes a more geometrical, horizontal shape, plus sumptuous textures such as suede and a seriously chic color wheel of options to choose from.
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Laura Jackson, Vogue, 30 Dec. 2024
They’ve been chosen by designers who’ve spun their color wheels, landing on hues that will no doubt brighten your day.
—R. Daniel Foster, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
At first glance and maybe first guess, since red and green were taken, a simple step across the color wheel would lead straight to blue.
—Sophie Liza Cannon, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Vintage-style lightbulbs, mini treetops, and even an old-fashioned color wheel to add a tinted glow to your tree start at just $3.
—Kaitlin Gates, Southern Living, 30 Oct. 2024
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Laura Jackson, Vogue, 30 Dec. 2024
They’ve been chosen by designers who’ve spun their color wheels, landing on hues that will no doubt brighten your day.
—R. Daniel Foster, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
At first glance and maybe first guess, since red and green were taken, a simple step across the color wheel would lead straight to blue.
—Sophie Liza Cannon, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Vintage-style lightbulbs, mini treetops, and even an old-fashioned color wheel to add a tinted glow to your tree start at just $3.
—Kaitlin Gates, Southern Living, 30 Oct. 2024
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“Color wheel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/color%20wheel. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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