the change in the appearance of a colour surrounded by another colour; for example,grey looks bluish if surrounded by yellow
Examples of 'colour contrast' in a sentence
colour contrast
Blue funk time, which was in charming colour contrast to Kagg's bursting nose capillaries.
Terman, Douglas CORMORANT
The aluminium shade incorporates colour-contrast silicone grips, which attach directly onto the bulb, making it easy to install.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
He explains the complex interplay of colour contrasts that he develops so that the image in its entirety will convey a feeling of 'absolute restfulness'.