Equivalences across 12 brands

Level 4 Ash (/1)

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.

Medium Brown Ash — code comparison across 12 professional brands.

Brand / Line

Code

Name

Type

AGEbeautiful Anti-Aging Permanent Liqui-Creme

Dark Ash Brown

Permanent

Joico LumiShine Permanent Creme Color

4NA

Medium Natural Ash Brown

Permanent

Kenra Professional Permanent Color

Medium Ash Brown

Permanent

Matrix SoColor Pre-Bonded

Dark Brown Ash

Permanent

Paul Mitchell The Color XG

Medium Ash Brown

Permanent

Redken Color Gels Lacquers

4NA

Forest

Permanent

Redken Cover Fusion

4NA

Natural Ash

Permanent

Schwarzkopf Professional Igora Vibrance

4-13

Medium Brown Cendré Matte

Demi-permanent

Schwarzkopf Professional Igora Zero Amm

4-13

Medium Brown Cendré Matt

Permanent

Wella Professionals Shinefinity

04/12

Cool Chia

Demi-permanent

Wella Professionals Color Charm Permanent Liquid

Medium Ash Brown

Permanent

Yellow Professional Yellow Color

4 Cool

Cool Medium Brown

Permanent

All codes represent the same level (4) and reflect (ash). Chemical formulation differs between brands — results may vary slightly.

Other reflects at level 4

Level 4 Natural 31 brands Level 4 Golden 15 brands Level 4 Copper 4 brands Level 4 Mahogany 12 brands Level 4 Red 10 brands

Ash reflect at other levels

Level 1 Black 6 brands Level 2 Black 6 brands Level 3 Dark Brown 4 brands Level 5 Light Brown 25 brands Level 6 Dark Blonde 28 brands Level 7 Medium Blonde 28 brands Level 8 Light Blonde 32 brands Level 9 Very Light Blonde 31 brands Level 10 Lightest Blonde 21 brands Level 11 High Lift Blonde 4 brands Level 12 Level 12 3 brands

Professional colorimetry

Level 4 Ash: what it means

Level 4 corresponds to a medium brown on the universal colorimetry scale (1 = black, 10 = lightest blonde). It measures the lightness or darkness of hair, independent of the reflect.

The ash (.1) reflect adds a cool, gray-blue undertone that neutralizes warmth. It is the most requested reflect for counteracting orange or yellow tones. Ideal for those who prefer a cool, sophisticated result without visible warmth.

Each brand codes level and reflect differently. The table above shows how the major professional brands name this same shade: level 4, ash reflect.

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Questions about level 4 ash

Brand equivalences

What code is a level 4 ash in each brand?

Each brand uses its own naming system. For example, a level 4 ash is 4A in Anti-Aging Permanent Liqui-Creme, 4NA in LumiShine Permanent Creme Color, 4A in Permanent Color, 4A in SoColor Pre-Bonded, 4A in The Color XG, 4NA in Color Gels Lacquers, 4NA in Cover Fusion, 4-13 in Igora Vibrance, 4-13 in Igora Zero Amm, 04/12 in Shinefinity, 4A in Color Charm Permanent Liquid, 4 Cool 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 4 Ash (/1)

Other reflects at level 4

Ash reflect at other levels

Level 4 Ash: what it means

Questions about level 4 ash

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

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