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Equivalences across 12 brands

Level 5 Red (/6)

Light Brown Red — code comparison across 12 professional brands.

Brand / Line
Code
Name
Type
Alfaparf Milano Evolution of the Color
5.6
Light Red Brown
Permanent
Goldwell Topchic
5R
Light Red Brown
Permanent
Joico LumiShine Permanent Creme Color
5NR
Light Natural Red Brown
Permanent
Kenra Professional Kenra Color
5R
Light Red Brown
Permanent
L'Oreal Professionnel Majirel
5.6
Light Red Brown
Permanent
Matrix SoColor Pre-Bonded
5R
Light Red Brown
Permanent
Paul Mitchell The Color
5RO
Light Red Brown
Permanent
Pravana ChromaSilk
5.6
Light Red Brown
Permanent
Redken Shades EQ Gloss
05RB
Light Red Brown
Demi-permanent
Revlon Professional Revlonissimo Colorsmetique
5.6
Light Red Brown
Permanent
Schwarzkopf Professional Igora Royal
5-88
Light Red Extra Brown
Permanent
Wella Professionals Koleston Perfect ME+
5/6
Light Violet Brown
Permanent

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

Red reflect at other levels

Level 6 Dark Blonde 11 brands
Professional colorimetry

Level 5 Red: 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 red (.6) reflect is the most intense and vibrant. It adds a pure red undertone creating striking, high-personality results. Requires frequent maintenance as red is the pigment that fades fastest.

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

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Questions about level 5 red

Brand equivalences

Each brand uses its own naming system. For example, a level 5 red is 5.6 in Evolution of the Color, 5R in Topchic, 5NR in LumiShine Permanent Creme Color, 5R in Kenra Color, 5.6 in Majirel, 5R in SoColor Pre-Bonded, 5RO in The Color, 5.6 in ChromaSilk, 05RB in Shades EQ Gloss, 5.6 in Revlonissimo Colorsmetique, 5-88 in Igora Royal, 5/6 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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