Convert Wella Professionals Pure Perfection to Matrix SoColor Pre-Bonded

Q: How many Pure Perfection shades have an exact equivalent in SoColor Pre-Bonded?

Of the 30 Pure Perfection shades, 21 have an exact equivalent in SoColor Pre-Bonded, 4 close and 5 approximate. The level (1-10) is universal; what varies is the reflect.

Find the equivalent for each Wella Professionals Pure Perfection shade in Matrix SoColor Pre-Bonded. 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.

Pure Perfection	Name	SoColor Pre-Bonded	Name	Match
Level 2
2/0	Darkest Brown Natural	2N	Natural Black	Exact
Level 3
3/0	Dark Brown Natural	3N	Darkest Brown Neutral	Exact
Level 4
4/0	Medium Brown Natural	4N	Dark Brown Neutral	Exact
44/0	Intense Medium Brown Natural	4N	Dark Brown Neutral	Exact
4/7	Medium Brown Brown	4A	Dark Brown Ash	Approximate
Level 5
5/0	Light Brown Natural	5N	Medium Brown Neutral	Exact
55/0	Intense Light Brown Natural	5N	Medium Brown Neutral	Exact
5/1	Light Brown Ash	5A	Medium Brown Ash	Exact
5/3	Light Brown Gold	5G	Medium Brown Gold	Exact
5/40	Light Brown Copper	5CG	Medium Brown Copper Gold	Close
5/8	Light Brown Pearl	5A	Medium Brown Ash	Exact
Level 6
6/0	Dark Blonde Natural	6N	Light Brown Neutral	Exact
66/0	Intense Dark Blonde Natural	6N	Light Brown Neutral	Exact
6/4	Dark Blonde Red	6RB	Light Brown Red Brown	Close
6/7	Dark Blonde Brown	6A	Light Brown Ash	Approximate
Level 7
7/0	Medium Blonde Natural	7N	Dark Blonde Neutral	Exact
77/0	Intense Medium Blonde Natural	7N	Dark Blonde Neutral	Exact
7/1	Medium Blonde Ash	7A	Dark Blonde Ash	Exact
7/3	Medium Blonde Gold	7G	Dark Blonde Gold	Exact
7/40	Medium Blonde Copper	7CG	Dark Blonde Copper Gold	Close
7/6	Medium Blonde Violet	7BC	Dark Blonde Brown Copper	Approximate
7/8	Medium Blonde Pearl	7A	Dark Blonde Ash	Exact
Level 8
8/0	Light Blonde Natural	8N	Medium Blonde Neutral	Exact
88/0	Intense Light Blonde Natural	8N	Medium Blonde Neutral	Exact
8/7	Light Blonde Brown	8A	Medium Blonde Ash	Approximate
Level 9
9/0	Very Light Blonde Natural	9N	Light Blonde Neutral	Exact
9/3	Very Light Blonde Gold	9G	Light Blonde Gold	Exact
9/6	Very Light Blonde Violet	9A	Light Blonde Ash	Approximate
Level 10
10/0	Lightest Blonde Natural	10N	Extra Light Blonde Neutral	Exact
10/1	Lightest Blonde Ash	10AV	Extra Light Blonde Ash Violet	Close

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 30 Pure Perfection shades, 21 exact, 4 close and 5 approximate in this chart with SoColor Pre-Bonded. For example, Pure Perfection's 8/0 maps to SoColor Pre-Bonded's 8N. Natural reflects cross over best; copper ones need more adjustment.

View reverse: Matrix SoColor Pre-Bonded to Wella Professionals Pure Perfection

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Questions about Pure Perfection and SoColor Pre-Bonded

Common questions when converting between these brands

How many Pure Perfection shades have an exact equivalent in SoColor Pre-Bonded?

Of the 30 Pure Perfection shades, 21 have an exact equivalent in SoColor Pre-Bonded, 4 close and 5 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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