Convert Wella Professionals Illumina Color to Pravana ChromaSilk

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

Of the 43 Illumina Color shades, 27 have an exact equivalent in ChromaSilk, 6 close and 10 approximate. The level (1-10) is universal; what varies is the reflect.

Find the equivalent for each Wella Professionals Illumina Color shade in Pravana ChromaSilk. 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	ChromaSilk	Name	Match
Level 4
4/	Medium Brown	4N	Brown	Exact
Level 5
5/	Light Brown	5N	Light Brown	Exact
5/02	Light Brown Natural Matte	5.92	Light Smokey Beige Brown	Close
5/81	Light Brown Pearl Ash	5.92	Light Smokey Beige Brown	Close
5/35	Light Brown Gold Mahogany	5.3	Light Golden Brown	Exact
5/43	Light Brown Red Gold	5.6	Light Red Brown	Exact
5/7	Light Brown	5.92	Light Smokey Beige Brown	Approximate
Level 6
6/	Dark Blonde	6N	Dark Blonde	Exact
6/16	Dark Ash Violet Blonde	6.1	Dark Ash Blonde	Exact
6/19	Dark Ash Cendre Blonde	6.1	Dark Ash Blonde	Exact
6/37	Dark Blonde Gold Brown	6.3	Dark Golden Blonde	Exact
6/76	Dark Brown Violet Blonde	6.1	Dark Ash Blonde	Approximate
Level 7
7/	Medium Blonde	7N	Blonde	Exact
7/81	Medium Blonde Pearl Ash	7.1	Ash Blonde	Exact
7/31	Medium Gold Ash Blonde	7.3	Golden Blonde	Exact
7/35	Medium Gold Mahogany Blonde	7.3	Golden Blonde	Exact
7/42	Medium Blonde Red Matte	7.62	Red Beige Blonde	Close
7/43	Medium Red Gold Blonde	7.62	Red Beige Blonde	Close
7/7	Medium Brown Blonde	7.1	Ash Blonde	Approximate
7/75	Medium Blonde Brown Mahogany	7.1	Ash Blonde	Approximate
Level 8
8/	Light Blonde	8N	Light Blonde	Exact
8/05	Light Natural Mahogany Blonde	8.22	Light Intense Beige Blonde	Approximate
8/1	Light Ash Blonde	8.1	Light Ash Blonde	Exact
8/13	Light Ash Gold Blonde	8.1	Light Ash Blonde	Exact
8/69	Light Violet Cendre Blonde	8.7	Light Violet Blonde	Exact
8/36	Light Gold Violet Blonde	8.3	Light Golden Blonde	Exact
8/37	Light Blonde Gold Brown	8.3	Light Golden Blonde	Exact
8/38	Light Gold Pearl Blonde	8.3	Light Golden Blonde	Exact
Level 9
9/	Very Light Blonde	9N	Very Light Blonde	Exact
9/19	Very Light Ash Cendre Blonde	9.1	Very Light Ash Blonde	Exact
9/59	Very Light Mahogany Cendre Blonde	9.22	Very Light Intense Beige Blonde	Approximate
9/60	Very Light Violet Natural Blonde	9.7	Very Light Violet Blonde	Exact
9/03	Very Light Natural Gold Blonde	9.3	Very Light Golden Blonde	Exact
9/37	Very Light Blonde Gold Brown	9.3	Very Light Golden Blonde	Exact
9/43	Very Light Red Gold Blonde	9.4	Very Light Copper Blonde	Approximate
Level 10
10/	Lightest Blonde	10N	Extra Light Blonde	Exact
10/05	Lightest Natural Mahogany Blonde	10.72	Extra Light Violet Beige Blonde	Approximate
10/1	Lightest Ash Blonde	10.1	Extra Light Ash Blonde	Exact
10/69	Lightest Violet Cendre Blonde	10.72	Extra Light Violet Beige Blonde	Close
10/81	Lightest Blonde Pearl Ash	10.1	Extra Light Ash Blonde	Exact
10/93	Lightest Cendre Gold Blonde	10.72	Extra Light Violet Beige Blonde	Close
10/36	Lightest Gold Violet Blonde	10N	Extra Light Blonde	Approximate
10/38	Lightest Gold Pearl Blonde	10N	Extra Light Blonde	Approximate

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 43 Illumina Color shades, 27 exact, 6 close and 10 approximate in this chart with ChromaSilk. For example, Illumina Color's 6/ maps to ChromaSilk's 6N. Natural reflects cross over best; matte ones need more adjustment.

Illumina Color writes the reflect with a slash (7/81 = pearl blonde); ChromaSilk uses hybrid system: naturals carry N (7N) and the rest use dot + reflect (7.44 = intense copper blonde). The level (1-10) stays the same; what changes when converting is how the reflect is written.

View reverse: Pravana ChromaSilk to Wella Professionals Illumina Color

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Questions about Illumina Color and ChromaSilk

Common questions when converting between these brands

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

Of the 43 Illumina Color shades, 27 have an exact equivalent in ChromaSilk, 6 close and 10 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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