Ontario K–8 curriculum · Glossary

neutral colours

Definition

Neutral colours are like black, white, and grey, which are made by mixing colours that are opposite each other on the colour wheel. You can also make shades like blue-grey or red-brown by changing how much of each colour you use.

neutral colours is a term used in Ontario’s Kindergarten to Grade 8 curriculum.

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