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Equivalences across 26 brands

Level 5 Golden (/3)

Light Brown Golden — code comparison across 26 professional brands.

Brand / Line
Code
Name
Type
5G
Medium Golden Brown
Permanent
5.3
Light Brown Golden
Permanent
5BG
Light Brown Gold Brown
Permanent
5BG
Light Brown Gold Brown
Demi-permanent
5G
Light Gold Brown
Permanent
5.3
Light Golden Brown
Permanent
5.3
Light Golden Brown (Dia Color)
Demi-permanent
5.3
Light Golden Brown
Permanent
5G
Medium Brown Gold
Permanent
5G
Light Gold Brown
Permanent
5.3
Light Golden Brown
Permanent
05G
Caramel
Demi-permanent
5GB
Twilight
Permanent
5NGb
Natural Gold Beige
Permanent
5.3
Light Brown Golden
Permanent
5,31
Brown Light Beige
Permanent
5-5
Light Golden Brown
Permanent
5-4
Light Brown Beige
Demi-permanent
5-50
Light Brown Gold Natural
Permanent
5-5
Light Brown Gold
Permanent
5/3
Light Golden Brown
Permanent
5/3
Light Brown Gold
Demi-permanent
5/35
Light Brown Gold Mahogany
Permanent
05/3
Honey Chocolate
Demi-permanent
5NW
Light Natural Warm Brown
Permanent
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.

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.

We answer your questions

Questions about level 5 golden

Brand equivalences

Each brand uses its own naming system. For example, a level 5 golden is 5G in Anti-Aging Permanent Liqui-Creme, 5.3 in Evolution of the Color, 5BG in Topchic, 5BG in Colorance, 5G in Permanent Color, 5.3 in Majirel, 5.3 in Dia Light / Dia Color, 5.3 in INOA, 5G in SoColor Pre-Bonded, 5G in The Color XG, 5.3 in ChromaSilk, 05G in Shades EQ Gloss, 5GB in Color Gels Lacquers, 5NGb in Cover Fusion, 5.3 in Revlonissimo Colorsmetique, 5,31 in Salermvison, 5-5 in Igora Royal, 5-4 in Igora Vibrance, 5-50 in Igora Royal Absolutes, 5-5 in Igora Zero Amm, 5/3 in Koleston Perfect ME+, 5/3 in Color Touch, 5/35 in Illumina Color, 05/3 in Shinefinity, 5NW in Color Charm Permanent Liquid, 5.3 in Yellow Color. 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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