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Equivalences across 14 brands

Level 5 Copper (/4)

Light Brown Copper — code comparison across 14 professional brands.

Brand / Line
Code
Name
Type
Alfaparf Milano Evolution of the Color
5.4
Light Copper Brown
Permanent
Goldwell Topchic
5K
Light Copper Brown
Permanent
Joico LumiShine Permanent Creme Color
5NC
Light Natural Copper Brown
Permanent
Kenra Professional Kenra Color
5C
Light Copper Brown
Permanent
L'Oreal Professionnel Majirel
5.4
Light Copper Brown
Permanent
Matrix SoColor Pre-Bonded
5C
Light Copper Brown
Permanent
Paul Mitchell The Color
5C
Light Copper Brown
Permanent
Pravana ChromaSilk
5.4
Light Copper Brown
Permanent
Redken Shades EQ Gloss
05C
Light Copper Brown
Demi-permanent
Revlon Professional Revlonissimo Colorsmetique
5.4
Light Copper Brown
Permanent
Schwarzkopf Professional Igora Royal
5-7
Light Copper Brown
Permanent
Schwarzkopf Professional Igora Vibrance
5-7
Light Copper Brown
Demi-permanent
Wella Professionals Koleston Perfect ME+
5/4
Light Copper Brown
Permanent
Wella Professionals Color Touch
5/4
Light Copper Brown
Demi-permanent

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

Other reflects at level 5

Level 5 Natural 15 brands Level 5 Ash 10 brands Level 5 Golden 9 brands Level 5 Mahogany 7 brands Level 5 Red 12 brands

Copper reflect at other levels

Level 6 Dark Blonde 14 brands Level 7 Medium Blonde 12 brands
Professional colorimetry

Level 5 Copper: 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 copper (.4) reflect is the most intense in the warm family. It adds orange-red tones that create dimension and vibrancy. Very on-trend ("copper" is one of the most searched colors) but requires more maintenance than neutral reflects.

Each brand codes level and reflect differently. The table above shows how the major professional brands name this same shade: level 5, copper reflect.

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Questions about level 5 copper

Brand equivalences

Each brand uses its own naming system. For example, a level 5 copper is 5.4 in Evolution of the Color, 5K in Topchic, 5NC in LumiShine Permanent Creme Color, 5C in Kenra Color, 5.4 in Majirel, 5C in SoColor Pre-Bonded, 5C in The Color, 5.4 in ChromaSilk, 05C in Shades EQ Gloss, 5.4 in Revlonissimo Colorsmetique, 5-7 in Igora Royal, 5-7 in Igora Vibrance, 5/4 in Koleston Perfect ME+, 5/4 in Color Touch. Although codes differ, they all represent the same level and reflect.

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.

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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