Equivalences across 6 brands

Level 9 Copper (/4)

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.

Very Light Blonde Copper — code comparison across 6 professional brands.

Brand / Line

Code

Name

Type

AGEbeautiful Anti-Aging Permanent Liqui-Creme

9NRG

Light Red Golden Blonde

Permanent

Joico LumiShine Permanent Creme Color

9NC

Very Light Natural Copper Blonde

Permanent

Pravana ChromaSilk

9.4

Very Light Copper Blonde

Permanent

Schwarzkopf Professional Igora Royal

9-7

Extra Light Blonde Copper

Permanent

Schwarzkopf Professional Igora Vibrance

9-7

Extra Light Blonde Copper

Demi-permanent

Yellow Professional Yellow Color

9.4

Very Light Copper Blonde

Permanent

All codes represent the same level (9) and reflect (copper). Chemical formulation differs between brands — results may vary slightly.

Other reflects at level 9

Level 9 Natural 31 brands Level 9 Ash 31 brands Level 9 Golden 28 brands Level 9 Mahogany 3 brands

Copper reflect at other levels

Level 4 Medium Brown 4 brands Level 5 Light Brown 18 brands Level 6 Dark Blonde 21 brands Level 7 Medium Blonde 25 brands Level 8 Light Blonde 15 brands

Professional colorimetry

Level 9 Copper: what it means

Level 9 corresponds to a very light blonde 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 9, copper reflect.

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Questions about level 9 copper

Brand equivalences

What code is a level 9 copper in each brand?

Each brand uses its own naming system. For example, a level 9 copper is 9NRG in Anti-Aging Permanent Liqui-Creme, 9NC in LumiShine Permanent Creme Color, 9.4 in ChromaSilk, 9-7 in Igora Royal, 9-7 in Igora Vibrance, 9.4 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 9 Copper (/4)

Other reflects at level 9

Copper reflect at other levels

Level 9 Copper: what it means

Questions about level 9 copper

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

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