California Cosmetology Written ExamHaircoloringEasy
A cosmetology student is studying the law of color. Which three colors are classified as primary colors, meaning they cannot be created by mixing any other colors?
- AOrange, green, and violet
- BRed, yellow, and blue
- CBlue, green, and violet
- DRed, orange, and yellow
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: B. Red, yellow, and blue
Red, yellow, and blue are the three primary colors in color theory. All other colors, including secondary (orange, green, violet) and tertiary colors, are created by mixing these three primaries.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. These are secondary colors, formed by mixing two primaries.
- C. Green and violet are secondary colors, not primary.
- D. Orange is a secondary color, not primary.
Primary Colors
The three base colors—red, yellow, and blue—that cannot be created by mixing other colors and are used to form all other colors.
- Red, yellow, and blue are primary colors
- Mixing two primaries creates a secondary color
- All haircolor formulation is built on this foundation
Memory trick: 'RYB' - Red, Yellow, Blue are the roots of every color.