The BEARS, VIKINGS, and the MINNESOTA WILD team colors are all examples of

• A. Complementary color combinations
• B. Neutralizing color combinations
• C. Analogous color combinations
• D. Monochromatic color combinations

Answer: (B)

These team color pairings show complementary color combinations. Complementary colors are opposite each other on the color wheel and make a bold, high-contrast pairing when used together. The Bears’ navy blue and orange (opposite hues) create that vivid contrast. The Vikings’ purple and yellow (gold) pair up in the same way, as do the Wild’s red and green. That’s why this set is described as complementary color combinations. Neutralizing would imply toning colors toward neutrals like black, white, or gray, which these pairs do not do. Analogous would involve colors next to each other on the wheel, and monochromatic would use only variations of one hue, neither of which fits these examples.