What are the three PRIMARY colors used in hair color theory?

Red, yellow, and blue are the three primary colors. They cannot be created by mixing other colors together.

What color is produced when red and yellow are mixed in equal parts?

Orange is produced when red and yellow are mixed equally. Orange is a secondary color.

What are the three SECONDARY colors on the color wheel?

Orange, green, and violet are the three secondary colors, each formed by mixing two primary colors.

What term describes colors that sit directly opposite each other on the color wheel?

Complementary colors are directly opposite each other on the color wheel. When mixed together, they neutralize each other.

What complementary color is used to neutralize unwanted orange tones in hair?

Blue neutralizes orange tones because blue and orange are complementary (opposite) colors on the color wheel.

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