4. Color Theory Flashcards
Micropigmentation is part science and part ____.
art
The name of a color.
hue
The brightness of a color.
value
The intensity of a color.
saturation
Colors that cannot be created by mixing other colors.
primary colors
Red, blue, and yellow. These are the “anchors” of the color wheel.
Colors created by mixing two primary colors.
secondary colors
Orange, green, and violet. These colors are located between their primary components on the color wheel and opposite the primary color they do not include.
Colors created by mixing a primary color with a secondary color.
tertiary colors
Yellow-orange, red-orange, red-violet, blue-violet, blue-green, yellow-green.
Colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel.
complementary colors
Every primary and secondary color as a complementary color.
Mixing two ____ will create brown.
complementary colors
In micropigmentation, complementary colors are used to ____ each other.
neutralize
___ is the warmest primary color.
red
Adding red to a color makes it warmer, and colors that are close to red on the color wheel are warm.
____ is the coolest primary color.
blue
Adding blue to a color makes it cooler, and colors that are close to blue on the color wheel are cool.
____ is generally considered a warm color, but it has both cool and warm properties.
yellow
Having spots or patches of different colors.
variegated
All skin has ____ of colors such as yellow, red, and even blue, providing either a warm or cool complexion.
undertones
Sallow, peaches and cream, rosy, and some olive complexions are considered ____.
warm
Transparent, translucent, and some olive complexions are considered ____.
cool
Sallow complexions have ____ undertones.
yellow
Peaches and cream complexions have ____, ____, or ____ undertones.
yellow-orange, orange, red-orange
Rosy complexions have ____ undertones.
red
Warm olive complexions may have ____ or ____ undertones.
yellow-green, green
Transparent complexions may have ____, ____, or ____ undertones.
red-violet, violet, blue-violet
Translucent complexions may have ____ undertones.
blue
Cool olive complexions may have ____ undertones.
blue-green
Assessing skin tones should be done in ____ light.
natural
Either in front of a window or under artificial lights designed to imitate natural light. Never under fluorescent or halogen light.
Examining the client’s skin for warm or cool undertones should be done on makeup free skin without the distraction of ____ or ____.
hair, clothing
Can be partially seen through, such as sheer fabric, but not colorless.
translucent
Pigment + ____ = final color
client’s skin tone
Movement of pigment molecules away from the original application area.
migration
Cannot be seen through.
opaque
Can be completely seen through.
transparent
Always buy your pigments from a reputable manufacturer. Pigments should come in tamper-proof packaging and should be marked with ____.
an expiration date
What are three important rules for mixing colors?
- Do not mix different brands
- Always note the exact formula used in your documentation
- Never add white
Adding black to a pigment will darken it, but it will also affect the ___, making a grayed/muddied color instead of a clear darker color.
hue
The strongest hue.
blue
The weakest hue.
yellow
What are two tricks for determining if a pigment color is warm or cool?
- water the pigment down (in a glass or on paper) to see the undertones
- mix the pigment with a primary color — if it turns muddy/brown/grayish you know you’ve added a complementary color and can determine where it falls on the color wheel
Use a complementary color to ____ or “cancel out” the client’s skin tone to reach the final desired hue.
neutralize
Use caution when trying to neutralize warm tones in a client’s lips as most lips have ____ tones even if the client’s complexion is warm.
cool
When layering transparent and translucent colors, start with the ____ color first.
darker
Opaque pigment must be used carefully because they do not ____.
blend into the skin
White pigment is especially hard to remove and can turn ____ when exposed to lasers.
black
Spreading of the pigment beyond the original application area.
migration
The main ways to maximize pigment retention are proper ____ and ____.
application and after-care
Pigment colors that fade the fastest.
yellows and oranges
Pigment colors that last the longest.
black and blue
What are three things that speed pigment fading or can alter the appearance?
- sunlight
- acids
- lasers
