CPS Color Theory & Application 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: When applying a toner to neutralize brassiness on a bleached dog coat, which color on the color wheel is used?
- Orange
- Violet (Correct answer)
- Green
- Red
Correct answer: Violet
Violet (purple) sits opposite yellow-orange on the color wheel and neutralizes brassy, warm tones in bleached coats.
Question 2: A client wants a pastel pink on their Bichon Frise. What must be done to the coat before applying the fashion color?
- Deep condition the coat
- Pre-lighten the coat to a pale yellow (Correct answer)
- Apply a color filler
- Rinse with apple cider vinegar
Correct answer: Pre-lighten the coat to a pale yellow
Pastel colors lack the pigment to show on unprepared coats, so the hair must be pre-lightened to near-white or pale yellow for the pink to appear true.
Question 3: Which of the following best describes a 'split complementary' color scheme?
- Two colors adjacent on the color wheel
- One base color plus the two colors on either side of its complement (Correct answer)
- Three equally spaced colors on the color wheel
- A color paired with its direct opposite
Correct answer: One base color plus the two colors on either side of its complement
A split complementary scheme uses one main color plus the two analogous colors flanking its direct complement, offering contrast with less tension than a true complementary pair.
Question 4: In pet-safe temporary chalks and powders, what determines whether the color shows vibrantly on a dog's coat?
- The dog's age
- The underlying coat color and porosity (Correct answer)
- The length of the coat only
- The breed's country of origin
Correct answer: The underlying coat color and porosity
Coat porosity and underlying color both determine vibrancy; lighter, more porous coats hold chalks better and display brighter hues.
Question 5: Which color relationship is created when blue and orange are used together in a pet's styled appearance?
- Analogous
- Triadic
- Complementary (Correct answer)
- Monochromatic
Correct answer: Complementary
Blue and orange sit directly opposite each other on the color wheel, making them a complementary pair that creates maximum visual contrast.
Question 6: A stylist mixes equal parts blue and yellow pet-safe dye. What resulting color should they expect?
- Orange
- Green (Correct answer)
- Violet
- Brown
Correct answer: Green
Blue and yellow are primary colors that combine to produce green, a secondary color.
Question 7: When selecting a band color for a topknot to complement a red-coated Irish Setter, which color creates the most harmonious analogous look?
- Blue-violet
- Orange-yellow (Correct answer)
- Green
- White
Correct answer: Orange-yellow
Orange-yellow is adjacent to red on the color wheel, forming an analogous relationship that creates a warm, harmonious appearance.
CPS Color Theory & Application 2
When applying a toner to neutralize brassiness on a bleached dog coat, which color on the color wheel is used?