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 you mix equal parts of red and blue?

Mixing equal parts of red and blue produces violet (purple). Violet is a secondary color.

What are the three secondary colors in hair color theory?

The three secondary colors are orange, green, and violet. Each is made by mixing two primary colors in equal parts.

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

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

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

Blue is the complementary color used to neutralize unwanted orange tones, since blue and orange are directly opposite on the color wheel.

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