Equivalences across 14 brands

Level 6 Mahogany (/5)

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.

Dark Blonde Mahogany — code comparison across 14 professional brands.

Brand / Line

Code

Name

Type

Alfaparf Milano Evolution of the Color

6.5

Dark Blonde Mahogany

Permanent

Joico LumiShine Permanent Creme Color

6NRV

Dark Natural Red Violet Blonde

Permanent

L'Oréal Professionnel Majirel

6.5

Dark Mahogany Blonde

Permanent

Pravana ChromaSilk

6.5

Dark Mahogany Blonde

Permanent

Pulp Riot FACTION8 Permanent Color

6-5

Dark Red Violet Blonde

Permanent

Redken Cover Fusion

6NCh

Natural Chocolate

Permanent

Salerm Cosmetics Salermvison

6,5

Blonde Dark Mahogany

Permanent

Schwarzkopf Professional Igora Royal

6-6

Dark Chocolate Blonde

Permanent

Schwarzkopf Professional Igora Vibrance

6-6

Dark Blonde Chocolate

Demi-permanent

Schwarzkopf Professional Igora Royal Absolutes

6-60

Dark Blonde Chocolate Natural

Permanent

Schwarzkopf Professional Igora Zero Amm

6-6

Dark Blonde Chocolate

Permanent

Wella Professionals Koleston Perfect ME+

6/5

Dark Mahogany Blonde

Permanent

Wella Professionals Color Touch

6/57

Dark Blonde Mahogany Brown

Demi-permanent

Yellow Professional Yellow Color

6.53

Dark Mahogany Golden Blonde

Permanent

All codes represent the same level (6) and reflect (mahogany). Chemical formulation differs between brands — results may vary slightly.

Other reflects at level 6

Level 6 Natural 32 brands Level 6 Ash 28 brands Level 6 Golden 28 brands Level 6 Copper 21 brands Level 6 Red 23 brands

Mahogany reflect at other levels

Level 3 Dark Brown 3 brands Level 4 Medium Brown 12 brands Level 5 Light Brown 20 brands Level 7 Medium Blonde 12 brands Level 9 Very Light Blonde 3 brands

Professional colorimetry

Level 6 Mahogany: what it means

Level 6 corresponds to a dark blonde on the universal colorimetry scale (1 = black, 10 = lightest blonde). It measures the lightness or darkness of hair, independent of the reflect.

The mahogany (.5) reflect combines red and violet in a rich, deep undertone. Less intense than pure red but more sophisticated. Ideal for adding depth without excessive warmth.

Each brand codes level and reflect differently. The table above shows how the major professional brands name this same shade: level 6, mahogany reflect.

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Questions about level 6 mahogany

Brand equivalences

What code is a level 6 mahogany in each brand?

Each brand uses its own naming system. For example, a level 6 mahogany is 6.5 in Evolution of the Color, 6NRV in LumiShine Permanent Creme Color, 6.5 in Majirel, 6.5 in ChromaSilk, 6-5 in FACTION8 Permanent Color, 6NCh in Cover Fusion, 6,5 in Salermvison, 6-6 in Igora Royal, 6-6 in Igora Vibrance, 6-60 in Igora Royal Absolutes, 6-6 in Igora Zero Amm, 6/5 in Koleston Perfect ME+, 6/57 in Color Touch, 6.53 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 6 Mahogany (/5)

Other reflects at level 6

Mahogany reflect at other levels

Level 6 Mahogany: what it means

Questions about level 6 mahogany

These tables show the basic equivalent.Blendsor converts with dozens of variables.

These tables show the basic equivalent.
Blendsor converts with dozens of variables.