Browse all Paul Mitchell The Color shades. This chart includes The Color and XG with approximate color swatches.
Paul Mitchell uses the American letter system: level + letter (7A = medium ash blonde, 6G = dark golden blonde, 5C = light copper brown).
The chart includes The Color (the classic permanent) and The Color XG (the next-generation permanent). Each shade is labeled with its line.
Paul Mitchell The Color uses the level + letter format:
Paul Mitchell stands out for its sustainability commitment and cruelty-free products. The Color is their main permanent line.
One shade per level of The Color with its closest equivalent in other professional brands of the same type. These are orientative matches calculated by level and reflect: every brand uses its own pigments and bases, so always strand-test when switching.
| The Color | Koleston Perfect ME+ | Igora Royal | Majirel |
|---|---|---|---|
3NDark Brown | 3/0= | 3-0= | 3= |
4NMedium Brown | 4/0= | 4-0= | 4= |
5NLight Brown | 5/0= | 5-0= | 5= |
6NDark Blonde | 6/0= | 6-0= | 6= |
7NMedium Blonde | 7/0= | 7-0= | 7= |
8NLight Blonde | 8/0= | 8-0= | 8= |
9NVery Light Blonde | 9/0= | 9-0= | 9= |
10NLightest Blonde | 10/0= | 10-0= | 10= |
= direct match · ≈ approximate match
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