Equivalences across 13 brands

Level 10 Golden (/3)

Q: Are brand equivalences exact?

Level and reflect equivalences are a useful reference, but not identical. Each brand has its own chemical formulation, pigments and technology. Two "equivalent" codes will produce similar but not identical results. Factors like natural base, porosity and color history affect the final outcome.

Q: Can I switch brands and keep the same color?

Generally yes. If you maintain the same level and reflect, the result will be very similar. However, a strand test is recommended when switching brands for the first time, as formulation differences can produce slightly different nuances.

Lightest Blonde Golden — code comparison across 13 professional brands.

Brand / Line

Code

Name

Type

AGEbeautiful Anti-Aging Permanent Liqui-Creme

10G

Very Light Golden Blonde

Permanent

Alfaparf Milano Evolution of the Color

10.3

Lightest Blonde Golden

Permanent

Goldwell Colorance

10BG

Beige Gold

Demi-permanent

Joico LumiShine Permanent Creme Color

10NG

Lightest Natural Golden Blonde

Permanent

Küül Color System

10.31

Lightest Golden Ash Blonde

Permanent

Pulp Riot FACTION8 Permanent Color

10-3

Lightest Golden Blonde

Permanent

Redken Shades EQ Gloss

010G

Lemon Icing

Demi-permanent

Salerm Cosmetics Salermvison

10,3

Blonde Platinum Golden

Permanent

Schwarzkopf Professional Igora Vibrance

10-4

Beige Soft Toner

Demi-permanent

Wella Professionals Koleston Perfect ME+

10/3

Lightest Golden Blonde

Permanent

Wella Professionals Color Touch

10/3

Lightest Blonde Gold

Demi-permanent

Wella Professionals Shinefinity

010/36

Vanilla Flash

Demi-permanent

Yellow Professional Yellow Color

10.31

Extra Light Golden Ash Blonde

Permanent

All codes represent the same level (10) and reflect (golden). Chemical formulation differs between brands — results may vary slightly.

Other reflects at level 10

Level 10 Natural 27 brands Level 10 Ash 21 brands

Golden reflect at other levels

Level 4 Medium Brown 15 brands Level 5 Light Brown 26 brands Level 6 Dark Blonde 28 brands Level 7 Medium Blonde 31 brands Level 8 Light Blonde 31 brands Level 9 Very Light Blonde 28 brands

Professional colorimetry

Level 10 Golden: what it means

Level 10 corresponds to a lightest blonde on the universal colorimetry scale (1 = black, 10 = lightest blonde). It measures the lightness or darkness of hair, independent of the reflect.

The golden (.3) reflect adds warmth and luminosity. It creates a sun-kissed, natural effect that flatters warm skin undertones. One of the most requested reflects because it adds dimension and shine without being excessive.

Each brand codes level and reflect differently. The table above shows how the major professional brands name this same shade: level 10, golden reflect.

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Questions about level 10 golden

Brand equivalences

What code is a level 10 golden in each brand?

Each brand uses its own naming system. For example, a level 10 golden is 10G in Anti-Aging Permanent Liqui-Creme, 10.3 in Evolution of the Color, 10BG in Colorance, 10NG in LumiShine Permanent Creme Color, 10.31 in Color System, 10-3 in FACTION8 Permanent Color, 010G in Shades EQ Gloss, 10,3 in Salermvison, 10-4 in Igora Vibrance, 10/3 in Koleston Perfect ME+, 10/3 in Color Touch, 010/36 in Shinefinity, 10.31 in Yellow Color. Although codes differ, they all represent the same level and reflect.

Are brand equivalences exact?

Level and reflect equivalences are a useful reference, but not identical. Each brand has its own chemical formulation, pigments and technology. Two "equivalent" codes will produce similar but not identical results. Factors like natural base, porosity and color history affect the final outcome.

Can I switch brands and keep the same color?

Generally yes. If you maintain the same level and reflect, the result will be very similar. However, a strand test is recommended when switching brands for the first time, as formulation differences can produce slightly different nuances.

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Level 10 Golden (/3)

Other reflects at level 10

Golden reflect at other levels

Level 10 Golden: what it means

Questions about level 10 golden

These tables show the basic equivalent.Blendsor converts with dozens of variables.

These tables show the basic equivalent.
Blendsor converts with dozens of variables.