Hair Color Theory – California Cosmetology State Board Exam
Master hair color theory for the California Cosmetology State Board Exam with 32 targeted flashcards. Topics include the color wheel, levels and tones, developer volumes, color formulation, and corrective color techniques. Aligned with state board testing standards to help you pass with confidence.
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Question 1
What are the three primary colors used in hair color theory?
Answer
Red, yellow, and blue are the three primary colors. They cannot be created by mixing other colors together.
Question 2
What color is produced when you mix equal parts of red and yellow?
Answer
Mixing equal parts of red and yellow produces orange, which is a secondary color.
Question 3
What are the three secondary colors in hair color theory?
Answer
The three secondary colors are orange, green, and violet. Each is made by mixing two primary colors in equal parts.
Question 4
What is a tertiary color?
Answer
A tertiary color is created by mixing a primary color with an adjacent secondary color, such as red-orange or blue-violet.
Question 5
Which two colors are complementary to each other on the color wheel?
Answer
Complementary colors sit directly opposite each other on the color wheel, such as red and green, blue and orange, or yellow and violet.
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