Colour Theory

In our next lesson, we learnt about colour theory and how it is used and applied in makeup artistry. As makeup artists, we are constantly working with colours and textures on human faces, it is important to know whats what! 

What is colour theory?

A makeup artist should understand the basics of colour theory in order to know how colours work well with each other. It's about knowing which colours will compliment each other, or clash with each other - both are effective looks and they're seen everywhere in the fashion industry. We use a colour wheel as a visual aid in helping understand the basic principles of colour theory. The colour wheel is divided into three categories: 

Primary:

The three primary colours are red, yellow and blue. These three colours can create any other colours in the colour wheel.

Secondary/Intermediate: 

By combining two of the primary colours, three secondary colours are formed. Eg. when you mix red with yellow, you get orange. The secondary colours are orange, green and violet.

Tertiary:

The six tertiary colours are creating by combining a primary and adjacent secondary colour. These colours are yellow - orange, orange - red, red - violet, violet - blue, blue - green and green - yellow. 

Definitions:

Analogous:
Created by using three or more colours that are next to each other on the colour wheel.

Complementary:
Created by combining colours from opposite sides of the colour wheel: they bring out each other/make a visual contrast.

Monochromatic:
Created by variations/tones of the same colour.

Bibliography:

SOURCE: https://tommybeautypro.wordpress.com/2013/01/05/makeup-101-colour-theory-make-up-artistry/

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