The Color Wheel Hack Every Resin Artist Should Know

If you’ve ever had a batch of resin go yellow on you, you’ve probably wished for a miracle fix. But here’s the truth:
It’s not magic — it’s color science.
And it all starts with the color wheel.
Let’s talk about how understanding basic color theory can help you neutralize yellowing epoxy and bring your pours back to life with perfect clarity.

What Is the Color Wheel?
The color wheel is a visual tool that shows how colors relate to one another. On one side, you have warm colors — reds, oranges, and yellows. On the opposite side, you have cool tones — greens, blues, and purples.
And right at the center of the wheel? That’s your neutral zone — AKA clear or white when it comes to how we perceive resin color.

How Color Balancing Works
Here’s where it gets fun:
Colors that sit opposite each other on the wheel are called complementary colors — and when mixed correctly, they cancel each other out.
So if your epoxy has yellowed over time… guess what color cancels out that warm amber tone?
Purple (or violet).
Just like purple shampoo tones yellow out of blonde hair, a touch of violet will balance the yellow in resin and bring it back toward the center — toward clear.

The Science Behind the Fix
When light passes through yellowed resin, it reflects those warm tones back at your eye. By adding violet pigment (just enough to shift the tone, not turn it purple), you neutralize the yellow, creating the perception of clarity.
This is exactly how our Color Correct+ UV+ Dye works.
It’s engineered using basic color theory — with a violet base to balance yellow tones and UV protection additives to prevent it from yellowing again.

Introducing: Color Correct+ UV+ Dye
Let’s recap what makes it a resin artist’s must-have:

• Violet-Based Color Correction – Balances yellow/amber tones back to clear

• UV+ Protection Formula – Helps block future yellowing

• Super Gloss Finish – Keeps your pours looking sharp and glassy

• Ultra Concentrated – A little goes a long way

• Compatible with All Epoxies – Even if you’re not using Artistry (yet)

Just add a few drops per batch, stir, and watch your resin go from “aged and amber” to bright and beautiful.

Final Thoughts
Color theory isn’t just for painters — it’s a game-changing tool for resin artists, too.
By understanding the power of complementary colors, you can fix yellowing, enhance your finishes, and create work that looks just as stunning weeks later as it did on Day 1.

Want to try it for yourself?
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