Equivalences across 15 brands

Level 4 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.

Medium Brown Golden — code comparison across 15 professional brands.

Brand / Line

Code

Name

Type

AGEbeautiful Anti-Aging Permanent Liqui-Creme

Dark Golden Brown

Permanent

Goldwell Topchic

Chestnut

Permanent

Goldwell Colorance

Chestnut

Demi-permanent

Joico LumiShine Permanent Creme Color

4NG

Medium Natural Golden Brown

Permanent

L'Oréal Professionnel Majirel

4.3

Golden Brown

Permanent

L'Oréal Professionnel INOA

4.3

Golden Brown

Permanent

Paul Mitchell The Color XG

Medium Gold Brown

Permanent

Pravana ChromaSilk

4.3

Golden Brown

Permanent

Pulp Riot FACTION8 Permanent Color

4-3

Medium Golden Brown

Permanent

Redken Shades EQ Gloss

04WG

Sun Tea

Demi-permanent

Revlon Professional Revlonissimo Colorsmetique

4.3

Medium Brown Golden

Permanent

Schwarzkopf Professional Igora Royal

4-46

Medium Brown Beige Chocolate

Permanent

Schwarzkopf Professional Igora Vibrance

4-46

Medium Brown Beige Chocolate

Demi-permanent

Wella Professionals Koleston Perfect ME+

4/3

Medium Golden Brown

Permanent

Wella Professionals Color Charm Permanent Liquid

4NW

Medium Natural Warm Brown

Permanent

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

Other reflects at level 4

Level 4 Natural 31 brands Level 4 Ash 12 brands Level 4 Copper 4 brands Level 4 Mahogany 12 brands Level 4 Red 10 brands

Golden reflect at other levels

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 Level 10 Lightest Blonde 13 brands

Professional colorimetry

Level 4 Golden: 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 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 4, golden reflect.

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Questions about level 4 golden

Brand equivalences

What code is a level 4 golden in each brand?

Each brand uses its own naming system. For example, a level 4 golden is 4G in Anti-Aging Permanent Liqui-Creme, 4G in Topchic, 4G in Colorance, 4NG in LumiShine Permanent Creme Color, 4.3 in Majirel, 4.3 in INOA, 4G in The Color XG, 4.3 in ChromaSilk, 4-3 in FACTION8 Permanent Color, 04WG in Shades EQ Gloss, 4.3 in Revlonissimo Colorsmetique, 4-46 in Igora Royal, 4-46 in Igora Vibrance, 4/3 in Koleston Perfect ME+, 4NW in Color Charm Permanent Liquid. 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 Golden (/3)

Other reflects at level 4

Golden reflect at other levels

Level 4 Golden: what it means

Questions about level 4 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.