Equivalences across 25 brands

Level 5 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.

Light Brown Ash — code comparison across 25 professional brands.

Brand / Line

Code

Name

Type

AGEbeautiful Anti-Aging Permanent Liqui-Creme

Medium Ash Brown

Permanent

Alfaparf Milano Evolution of the Color

5.1

Light Brown Ash

Permanent

Goldwell Topchic

Light Ash Brown

Permanent

Joico LumiShine Permanent Creme Color

5NA

Light Natural Ash Brown

Permanent

Kenra Professional Permanent Color

5NA

Light Natural Ash Brown

Permanent

Küül Color System

5.1

Light Ash Brown

Permanent

L'Oréal Professionnel Majirel

5.1

Light Ash Brown

Permanent

L'Oréal Professionnel Dia Light / Dia Color

5.1

Light Ash Brown (Dia Light / Dia Color)

Demi-permanent

L'Oréal Professionnel INOA

5.1

Light Ash Brown

Permanent

Matrix SoColor Pre-Bonded

Medium Brown Ash

Permanent

Paul Mitchell The Color

Light Ash Brown

Permanent

Paul Mitchell The Color XG

Light Ash Brown

Permanent

Pulp Riot FACTION8 Permanent Color

5-1

Light Ash Brown

Permanent

Redken Color Gels Lacquers

5NA

Smoke

Permanent

Revlon Professional Revlonissimo Colorsmetique

5.1

Light Brown Ash

Permanent

Salerm Cosmetics Salermvison

5,1

Brown Light Ash

Permanent

Schwarzkopf Professional Igora Royal

5-1

Light Ash Brown

Permanent

Schwarzkopf Professional Igora Vibrance

5-1

Light Brown Cendré

Demi-permanent

Schwarzkopf Professional Igora Zero Amm

5-1

Light Brown Cendré

Permanent

Wella Professionals Koleston Perfect ME+

5/1

Light Ash Brown

Permanent

Wella Professionals Color Touch

5/1

Light Brown Ash

Demi-permanent

Wella Professionals Illumina Color

5/02

Light Brown Natural Matte

Permanent

Wella Professionals Shinefinity

05/98

Steel Orchid

Demi-permanent

Wella Professionals Color Charm Permanent Liquid

Light Ash Brown

Permanent

Yellow Professional Yellow Color

5 Cool

Cool Light Brown

Permanent

All codes represent the same level (5) and reflect (ash). Chemical formulation differs between brands — results may vary slightly.

Other reflects at level 5

Level 5 Natural 31 brands Level 5 Golden 26 brands Level 5 Copper 18 brands Level 5 Mahogany 20 brands Level 5 Red 20 brands

Ash reflect at other levels

Level 1 Black 6 brands Level 2 Black 6 brands Level 3 Dark Brown 4 brands Level 4 Medium Brown 12 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 5 Ash: what it means

Level 5 corresponds to a light 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 5, ash reflect.

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Questions about level 5 ash

Brand equivalences

What code is a level 5 ash in each brand?

Each brand uses its own naming system. For example, a level 5 ash is 5A in Anti-Aging Permanent Liqui-Creme, 5.1 in Evolution of the Color, 5A in Topchic, 5NA in LumiShine Permanent Creme Color, 5NA in Permanent Color, 5.1 in Color System, 5.1 in Majirel, 5.1 in Dia Light / Dia Color, 5.1 in INOA, 5A in SoColor Pre-Bonded, 5A in The Color, 5A in The Color XG, 5-1 in FACTION8 Permanent Color, 5NA in Color Gels Lacquers, 5.1 in Revlonissimo Colorsmetique, 5,1 in Salermvison, 5-1 in Igora Royal, 5-1 in Igora Vibrance, 5-1 in Igora Zero Amm, 5/1 in Koleston Perfect ME+, 5/1 in Color Touch, 5/02 in Illumina Color, 05/98 in Shinefinity, 5A in Color Charm Permanent Liquid, 5 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 5 Ash (/1)

Other reflects at level 5

Ash reflect at other levels

Level 5 Ash: what it means

Questions about level 5 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.