In the dictionary entry, the headword appears as complementary color, the American spelling of complementary colour.

She completed the certification exam with flying colors, earning praise from the instructors.

The diplomat warned that foreign funding could be used to instigate a color revolution in the neighboring country.

The artist was color-proud, mixing bold hues on the canvas without hesitation.

The color proud mural dominated the plaza with its vivid, unapologetic palette.

The tetra-colored quilt brightened the entire room with its bold patches.

The artist painted a twi-colored scarf that shimmered between deep blue and green in the sunlight.

The parti-colored scarf brightened up her otherwise monochrome outfit.

The artist experimented with dead coloring to evoke a somber, aged atmosphere in the painting.

He was accused of abusing the color of office to coerce contractors into signing unfair deals.