Convert Schwarzkopf Professional Igora Royal to Wella Professionals Illumina Color

Q: Why does a 7.1 from one brand look different from another brand's 7.1?

Because the number indicates the manufacturer's intention, not an absolute result. The pigments, concentration, natural base, and technology of each brand produce slightly different results. A 7.1 will always be a medium ash blonde, but the exact intensity and undertone will vary.

Find the equivalent for each Schwarzkopf Professional Igora Royal shade in Wella Professionals Illumina 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.

Igora Royal	Name	Illumina Color	Name	Match
1-0	Black	4/	Medium Brown	Approximate
3-0	Dark Brown	4/	Medium Brown	Approximate
4-0	Medium Brown	4/	Medium Brown	Exact
5-0	Light Brown	5/	Light Brown	Exact
6-0	Dark Blonde	6/	Dark Blonde	Exact
7-0	Medium Blonde	7/	Medium Blonde	Exact
8-0	Light Blonde	8/	Light Blonde	Exact
9-0	Very Light Blonde	9/	Very Light Blonde	Exact
10-0	Lightest Blonde	10/	Lightest Blonde	Exact
5-1	Light Ash Brown	5/02	Light Brown Natural Matte	Exact
6-1	Dark Ash Blonde	6/16	Dark Ash Violet Blonde	Exact
7-1	Medium Ash Blonde	7/81	Medium Blonde Pearl Ash	Exact
8-1	Light Ash Blonde	8/1	Light Ash Blonde	Exact
9-1	Very Light Ash Blonde	9/19	Very Light Ash Cendre Blonde	Exact
5-5	Light Golden Brown	5/35	Light Brown Gold Mahogany	Exact
6-5	Dark Golden Blonde	6/	Dark Blonde	Approximate
7-5	Medium Golden Blonde	7/31	Medium Gold Matte Blonde	Exact
8-5	Light Golden Blonde	8/36	Light Gold Violet Blonde	Exact
9-5	Very Light Golden Blonde	9/03	Very Light Natural Gold Blonde	Exact
5-7	Light Copper Brown	5/	Light Brown	Approximate
6-7	Dark Copper Blonde	6/	Dark Blonde	Approximate
7-7	Medium Copper Blonde	7/	Medium Blonde	Approximate
5-6	Light Chocolate Brown	5/	Light Brown	Approximate
6-6	Dark Chocolate Blonde	6/	Dark Blonde	Approximate
5-88	Light Red Extra Brown	5/43	Light Brown Red Gold	Exact
6-88	Dark Red Extra Blonde	6/	Dark Blonde	Approximate
6-12	Dark Ash Smokey Blonde	6/16	Dark Ash Violet Blonde	Close
7-12	Medium Ash Smokey Blonde	7/81	Medium Blonde Pearl Ash	Close
8-11	Light Ash Extra Blonde	8/1	Light Ash Blonde	Close
9-11	Very Light Ash Extra Blonde	9/19	Very Light Ash Cendre Blonde	Close

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Questions about Igora Royal and Illumina Color

Common questions when converting between these brands

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.

Why does a 7.1 from one brand look different from another brand's 7.1?

Because the number indicates the manufacturer's intention, not an absolute result. The pigments, concentration, natural base, and technology of each brand produce slightly different results. A 7.1 will always be a medium ash blonde, but the exact intensity and undertone will vary.

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