Color Theory & Application Flashcards
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A client with yellow-toned skin asks for a nail color that will make her feet look more neutral. Which undertone in a polish would best counteract the yellow?
Answer: Purple or violet undertones
Purple/violet sits opposite yellow on the color wheel, neutralizing yellow undertones in skin.
Which color scheme uses three colors equally spaced around the color wheel?
Answer: Triadic
A triadic color scheme uses three hues evenly spaced 120° apart on the color wheel.
When mixing nail art pigments, adding white to a pure hue creates a:
Answer: Tint
A tint is created by adding white to a pure hue, making it lighter.
A client requests a 'muted' coral polish. Which technique achieves this effect?
Answer: Mix the coral with its complementary color or gray
Adding a complementary color or gray reduces saturation, creating a muted or toned-down version of the hue.
For a client with very dark skin, which nail color family provides maximum visual contrast and pop?
Answer: Bright neons and vivid jewel tones
High-chroma neons and vivid jewel tones contrast strongly against deep skin tones for maximum visual impact.
Which of the following best describes 'saturation' in color theory?
Answer: The intensity or purity of a color
Saturation refers to the intensity or purity of a color — how vivid versus dull it appears.
A nail technician applies a sheer pink polish over a client's naturally purplish nail. What color will likely result?
Answer: A slightly mauve or lavender-pink
Sheer polishes allow the natural nail color to show through, blending pink with the underlying purplish tone to create mauve.