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Give an example of a color that “recedes”- Give an example of a color that “advances”-

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Warmer colors tend to "recede", and colder, or darker colors tend to "advance". This is because they are more dominant, and are more visible. An exception to this would be something like red, because it catches your eye much easier than, say, purple.

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