Convert Wella Professionals Illumina Color to Goldwell Topchic

Q: How many Illumina Color shades have an exact equivalent in Topchic?

Of the 33 Illumina Color shades, 29 have an exact equivalent in Topchic, 2 close and 2 approximate. The level (1-10) is universal; what varies is the reflect.

Find the equivalent for each Wella Professionals Illumina Color shade in Goldwell Topchic. 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.

Illumina Color	Name	Topchic	Name	Match
Level 4
4/	Medium Brown	4N	Mid Brown	Exact
Level 5
5/	Light Brown	5N	Light Brown	Exact
5/02	Light Brown Natural Matte	5A	Light Ash Brown	Exact
5/81	Light Brown Pearl Ash	5A	Light Ash Brown	Exact
5/35	Light Brown Gold Mahogany	5BG	Light Brown Gold Brown	Exact
5/37	Light Brown Gold Brown	5BG	Light Brown Gold Brown	Exact
5/43	Light Brown Red Gold	5R	Teak	Exact
5/7	Light Brown	5MB	Dark Jade Brown	Close
Level 6
6/	Dark Blonde	6N	Dark Blonde	Exact
6/16	Dark Ash Violet Blonde	6A	Dark Ash Blonde	Exact
6/19	Dark Ash Cendre Blonde	6A	Dark Ash Blonde	Exact
Level 7
7/	Medium Blonde	7N	Mid Blonde	Exact
7/81	Medium Blonde Pearl Ash	7A	Mid Ash Blonde	Exact
7/31	Medium Gold Matte Blonde	7G	Hazel	Exact
7/35	Medium Gold Mahogany Blonde	7G	Hazel	Exact
7/43	Medium Red Gold Blonde	7RR@RR	Luscious Red Elumenated Intense Red	Exact
7/7	Medium Brown Blonde	7MB	Light Jade Brown	Close
Level 8
8/	Light Blonde	8N	Light Blonde	Exact
8/1	Light Ash Blonde	8A	Light Ash Blonde	Exact
8/13	Light Ash Gold Blonde	8A	Light Ash Blonde	Exact
8/69	Light Violet Cendre Blonde	8CA@PB	Cool Bronze Elumenated Pearl Beige	Approximate
8/36	Light Gold Violet Blonde	8G	Gold Blonde	Exact
8/37	Light Blonde Gold Brown	8G	Gold Blonde	Exact
8/38	Light Gold Pearl Blonde	8G	Gold Blonde	Exact
Level 9
9/	Very Light Blonde	9N	Very Light Blonde	Exact
9/19	Very Light Ash Cendre Blonde	9A	Very Light Ash Blonde	Exact
9/59	Very Light Mahogany Cendre Blonde	9A	Very Light Ash Blonde	Exact
9/60	Very Light Violet Natural Blonde	9A	Very Light Ash Blonde	Approximate
9/03	Very Light Natural Gold Blonde	9G	Very Light Gold Blonde	Exact
Level 10
10/	Lightest Blonde	10N	Extra Light Blonde	Exact
10/1	Lightest Ash Blonde	10A	Pastel Ash Blonde	Exact
10/69	Lightest Violet Cendre Blonde	10V	Pastel Violet Blonde	Exact
10/81	Lightest Blonde Pearl Ash	10A	Pastel Ash Blonde	Exact

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 33 Illumina Color shades, 29 exact, 2 close and 2 approximate in this chart with Topchic. For example, Illumina Color's 6/ maps to Topchic's 6N. Natural reflects cross over best; matte ones need more adjustment.

Illumina Color writes the reflect with a slash (7/81 = pearl blonde); Topchic 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: Goldwell Topchic to Wella Professionals Illumina Color

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Questions about Illumina Color and Topchic

Common questions when converting between these brands

How many Illumina Color shades have an exact equivalent in Topchic?

Of the 33 Illumina Color shades, 29 have an exact equivalent in Topchic, 2 close and 2 approximate. 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.

Is the converter also in the app?

Yes. Inside Blendsor you'll find it in Learn → Brand converter and in the chat attach button (+). There the equivalent comes with its confidence level and a warning if the product type changes, and you can send it to the advisor to fine-tune it for your client's base, grays and porosity. Download the app.

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.

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