Convert Küül Color System to Paul Mitchell The Color

Q: How many Color System shades have an exact equivalent in The Color?

Of the 56 Color System shades, 23 have an exact equivalent in The Color, 30 approximate and 3 with no direct equivalent. The level (1-10) is universal; what varies is the reflect.

Find the equivalent for each Küül Color System shade in Paul Mitchell The Color. Complete chart with levels, reflects, and match confidence.

Remember that equivalences are approximate. Each brand has proprietary pigments and bases that produce slightly different results. We always recommend doing a strand test when switching brands.

Color System	Name	The Color	Name	Match
Level 2
2	Extra Dark Brown	3N	Dark Brown	Approximate
Level 3
3	Dark Brown	3N	Dark Brown	Exact
Level 4
4	Brown	4N	Medium Brown	Exact
4.65	Burgundy	4N	Medium Brown	Approximate
Level 5
5	Light Brown	5N	Light Brown	Exact
5.1	Light Ash Brown	5A	Light Ash Brown	Exact
5.5	Light Mahogany Brown	5RO	Light Red Brown	Approximate
5.31	Chocolate	5A	Light Ash Brown	Approximate
5.45	Mocha	5A	Light Ash Brown	Approximate
Level 6
6	Dark Blonde	6N	Dark Blonde	Exact
6.1	Dark Ash Blonde	6A	Dark Ash Blonde	Exact
6.11	Dark Intense Ash Blonde	6A	Dark Ash Blonde	Exact
6.12	Dark Pearl Ash Blonde	6A	Dark Ash Blonde	Approximate
6.22	Dark Intense Pearl Blonde	6A	Dark Ash Blonde	Approximate
6.23	Dark Pearl Gold Blonde	6A	Dark Ash Blonde	Approximate
6.77	Dark Intense Violet Blonde	6A	Dark Ash Blonde	Approximate
6.34	Dark Golden Copper Blonde	6C	Dark Copper Blonde	Exact
6.66	Dark Intense Red Blonde	6RO	Dark Red Blonde	Exact
Level 7
7	Blonde	7N	Medium Blonde	Exact
7.1	Ash Blonde	7A	Medium Ash Blonde	Exact
7.11	Intense Ash Blonde	7A	Medium Ash Blonde	Exact
7.12	Pearl Ash Blonde	7A	Medium Ash Blonde	Approximate
7.22	Intense Pearl Blonde	7A	Medium Ash Blonde	Approximate
7.76	Reddish Violet Blonde	7A	Medium Ash Blonde	Approximate
7.3	Golden Blonde	7G	Medium Golden Blonde	Exact
7.44	Intense Copper Blonde	7C	Medium Copper Blonde	Exact
7.64	Red Copper Blonde	7C	Medium Copper Blonde	Approximate
7.5	Mahogany Blonde	7N	Medium Blonde	Approximate
7.62	Pearl Red Blonde	7C	Medium Copper Blonde	Approximate
7.66	Intense Red Blonde	7C	Medium Copper Blonde	Approximate
7.31	Latte Macchiato	7A	Medium Ash Blonde	Approximate
7.35	Cappuccino	7A	Medium Ash Blonde	Approximate
Level 8
8	Light Blonde	8N	Light Blonde	Exact
8.1	Light Ash Blonde	8A	Light Ash Blonde	Exact
8.11	Light Intense Ash Blonde	8A	Light Ash Blonde	Exact
8.22	Light Intense Pearl Blonde	8A	Light Ash Blonde	Approximate
8.3	Light Golden Blonde	8G	Light Golden Blonde	Exact
8.62	Light Pearl Red Blonde	8N	Light Blonde	Approximate
8.66	Light Intense Red Blonde	8N	Light Blonde	Approximate
Level 9
9	Very Light Blonde	9N	Very Light Blonde	Exact
9.1	Very Light Ash Blonde	9A	Very Light Ash Blonde	Exact
9.11	Very Light Intense Ash Blonde	9A	Very Light Ash Blonde	Exact
9.9	Platinum Blonde	9A	Very Light Ash Blonde	Exact
9.12	Very Light Pearl Ash Blonde	9A	Very Light Ash Blonde	Approximate
9.22	Very Light Intense Pearl Blonde	9A	Very Light Ash Blonde	Approximate
9.33	Very Light Intense Golden Blonde	9N	Very Light Blonde	Approximate
9.66	Very Light Intense Red Blonde	9N	Very Light Blonde	Approximate
Level 10
10	Lightest Blonde	10N	Lightest Blonde	Exact
10.1	Lightest Ash Blonde	10N	Lightest Blonde	Approximate
10.11	Lightest Intense Ash Blonde	10N	Lightest Blonde	Approximate
10.22	Lightest Intense Pearl Blonde	10N	Lightest Blonde	Approximate
10.21	Lightest Pearl Ash Blonde	10N	Lightest Blonde	Approximate
10.31	Lightest Golden Ash Blonde	10N	Lightest Blonde	Approximate

No direct equivalent in The Color (3)

These Color System shades have no comparable level-and-reflect shade in The Color. Switching ranges here means adjusting the formula, not swapping one code for another.

1 Black
1A Blue Black
1V Violet Black

How to read the match: Exact = same level and same reflect · Close = same level, same reflect family · Approximate = same level in natural, or adjacent level with the same reflect. Hover each badge for that row's reason.

Of the 56 Color System shades, 23 exact and 30 approximate in this chart with The Color. For example, Color System's 6 maps to The Color's 6N. Copper reflects cross over best; matte ones need more adjustment. 3 shades have no direct equivalent in The Color; those cases need a formula adjustment, not a code swap.

Color System writes the reflect with a dot (7.44 = intense copper blonde; .2 = pearl/iridescent, .7 = violet); The Color uses a letter after the level (7N = medium natural blonde). The level (1-10) stays the same; what changes when converting is how the reflect is written.

View reverse: Paul Mitchell The Color to Küül Color System

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Questions about Color System and The Color

Common questions when converting between these brands

How many Color System shades have an exact equivalent in The Color?

Of the 56 Color System shades, 23 have an exact equivalent in The Color, 30 approximate and 3 with no direct equivalent. The level (1-10) is universal; what varies is the reflect.

Are brand equivalences exact?

No. Equivalences are approximate because each brand uses different pigments, bases, and concentrations. The level (1-10) is universal, but the reflect result may vary. We always recommend doing a strand test when switching brands.

Can I mix hair color from different brands?

It's not recommended. Each brand formulates its products with specific chemistry (pH, alkalizing agent, pigment system). Mixing brands can create unpredictable reactions and unwanted results. Always use color and developer from the same brand.

What if the exact shade doesn't exist in the other brand?

The tool shows you the closest available shade. If you need a very specific result, you can combine two shades from the target brand (for example, mixing a natural with an ash to get a soft ash). Blendsor calculates these mixes automatically.

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No direct equivalent in The Color (3)

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