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Equivalences across 9 brands

Level 5 Golden (/3)

Light Brown Golden — code comparison across 9 professional brands.

Brand / Line
Code
Name
Type
Alfaparf Milano Evolution of the Color
5.3
Light Golden Brown
Permanent
Goldwell Topchic
5G
Light Golden Brown
Permanent
Kenra Professional Kenra Color
5G
Light Golden Brown
Permanent
L'Oreal Professionnel Majirel
5.3
Light Golden Brown
Permanent
Matrix SoColor Pre-Bonded
5G
Light Golden Brown
Permanent
Pravana ChromaSilk
5.3
Light Golden Brown
Permanent
Revlon Professional Revlonissimo Colorsmetique
5.3
Light Golden Brown
Permanent
Schwarzkopf Professional Igora Royal
5-5
Light Golden Brown
Permanent
Wella Professionals Koleston Perfect ME+
5/3
Light Golden Brown
Permanent

All codes represent the same level (5) and reflect (golden). 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 Copper 14 brands Level 5 Mahogany 7 brands Level 5 Red 12 brands

Golden reflect at other levels

Level 6 Dark Blonde 14 brands Level 7 Medium Blonde 14 brands Level 8 Light Blonde 15 brands Level 9 Very Light Blonde 7 brands
Professional colorimetry

Level 5 Golden: 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 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 5, golden reflect.

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Questions about level 5 golden

Brand equivalences

Each brand uses its own naming system. For example, a level 5 golden is 5.3 in Evolution of the Color, 5G in Topchic, 5G in Kenra Color, 5.3 in Majirel, 5G in SoColor Pre-Bonded, 5.3 in ChromaSilk, 5.3 in Revlonissimo Colorsmetique, 5-5 in Igora Royal, 5/3 in Koleston Perfect ME+. 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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