What Is the Opposite of Green?

Purple Urn Orchid sits directly opposite green on the color wheel, 180 degrees around, which makes it green's complementary color: the pairing with the strongest possible contrast.

Green

Purple Urn Orchid

Why this pairing works

Green and its complement is the classic Christmas pairing for a reason: both sit at full strength on the wheel, so together they read as festive and energetic rather than muddy.

Opposite of Green FAQ

What color is opposite green on the color wheel?

Purple Urn Orchid sits directly opposite green on the color wheel, making it green's complementary color.

Why do designers use complementary colors like this?

Green and its complement is the classic Christmas pairing for a reason: both sit at full strength on the wheel, so together they read as festive and energetic rather than muddy.