Convert Wella Professionals Illumina Color to Schwarzkopf Professional Igora Royal

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

Of the 43 Illumina Color shades, 29 have an exact equivalent in Igora Royal, 14 approximate. The level (1-10) is universal; what varies is the reflect.

Find the equivalent for each Wella Professionals Illumina Color shade in Schwarzkopf Professional Igora Royal. 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	Igora Royal	Name	Match
Level 4
4/	Medium Brown	4-0	Medium Brown	Exact
Level 5
5/	Light Brown	5-0	Light Brown	Exact
5/02	Light Brown Natural Matte	5-1	Light Brown Cendré	Exact
5/81	Light Brown Pearl Ash	5-1	Light Brown Cendré	Exact
5/35	Light Brown Gold Mahogany	5-5	Light Golden Brown	Exact
5/43	Light Brown Red Gold	5-88	Light Red Extra Brown	Exact
5/7	Light Brown	5-1	Light Brown Cendré	Approximate
Level 6
6/	Dark Blonde	6-0	Dark Blonde	Exact
6/16	Dark Ash Violet Blonde	6-1	Dark Blonde Cendré	Exact
6/19	Dark Ash Cendre Blonde	6-1	Dark Blonde Cendré	Exact
6/37	Dark Blonde Gold Brown	6-5	Dark Golden Blonde	Exact
6/76	Dark Brown Violet Blonde	6-31	Dark Blonde Matt Cendré	Exact
Level 7
7/	Medium Blonde	7-0	Medium Blonde	Exact
7/81	Medium Blonde Pearl Ash	7-1	Medium Blonde Cendré	Exact
7/31	Medium Gold Ash Blonde	7-5	Medium Golden Blonde	Exact
7/35	Medium Gold Mahogany Blonde	7-5	Medium Golden Blonde	Exact
7/42	Medium Blonde Red Matte	7-7	Medium Copper Blonde	Approximate
7/43	Medium Red Gold Blonde	7-7	Medium Copper Blonde	Approximate
7/7	Medium Brown Blonde	7-1	Medium Blonde Cendré	Approximate
7/75	Medium Blonde Brown Mahogany	7-1	Medium Blonde Cendré	Approximate
Level 8
8/	Light Blonde	8-0	Light Blonde	Exact
8/05	Light Natural Mahogany Blonde	8-65	Light Blonde Chocolate Gold	Exact
8/1	Light Ash Blonde	8-1	Light Blonde Cendré	Exact
8/13	Light Ash Gold Blonde	8-1	Light Blonde Cendré	Exact
8/69	Light Violet Cendre Blonde	8-65	Light Blonde Chocolate Gold	Approximate
8/36	Light Gold Violet Blonde	8-5	Light Golden Blonde	Exact
8/37	Light Blonde Gold Brown	8-5	Light Golden Blonde	Exact
8/38	Light Gold Pearl Blonde	8-5	Light Golden Blonde	Exact
Level 9
9/	Very Light Blonde	9-0	Extra Light Blonde	Exact
9/19	Very Light Ash Cendre Blonde	9-1	Extra Light Blonde Cendré	Exact
9/59	Very Light Mahogany Cendre Blonde	9-67	Extra Light Blonde Chocolate Copper	Exact
9/60	Very Light Violet Natural Blonde	9-98	Extra Light Blonde Violet Red	Exact
9/03	Very Light Natural Gold Blonde	9-5	Extra Light Blonde Gold	Exact
9/37	Very Light Blonde Gold Brown	9-5	Extra Light Blonde Gold	Exact
9/43	Very Light Red Gold Blonde	9-7	Extra Light Blonde Copper	Approximate
Level 10
10/	Lightest Blonde	10-0	Lightest Blonde	Exact
10/05	Lightest Natural Mahogany Blonde	10-0	Lightest Blonde	Approximate
10/1	Lightest Ash Blonde	10-0	Lightest Blonde	Approximate
10/69	Lightest Violet Cendre Blonde	10-0	Lightest Blonde	Approximate
10/81	Lightest Blonde Pearl Ash	10-0	Lightest Blonde	Approximate
10/93	Lightest Cendre Gold Blonde	10-0	Lightest Blonde	Approximate
10/36	Lightest Gold Violet Blonde	10-0	Lightest Blonde	Approximate
10/38	Lightest Gold Pearl Blonde	10-0	Lightest 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, 29 exact and 14 approximate in this chart with Igora Royal. For example, Illumina Color's 6/ maps to Igora Royal's 6-0. Natural reflects cross over best; matte ones need more adjustment.

Illumina Color writes the reflect with a slash (7/81 = pearl blonde); Igora Royal uses a dash (7-1 = medium ash blonde). The level (1-10) stays the same; what changes when converting is how the reflect is written.

View reverse: Schwarzkopf Professional Igora Royal to Wella Professionals Illumina Color

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Questions about Illumina Color and Igora Royal

Common questions when converting between these brands

How many Illumina Color shades have an exact equivalent in Igora Royal?

Of the 43 Illumina Color shades, 29 have an exact equivalent in Igora Royal, 14 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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