Browse every Goldwell shade in one place. This chart includes its three full lines with approximate color swatches for each shade.
Goldwell uses a system similar to Matrix: number + letter to identify shades: 7A means level 7, ash reflect. The letters are intuitive and follow the English standard.
This chart brings together Goldwell's three color lines: Topchic (permanent), Colorance (demi-permanent) and Elumen (high-shine direct color, no developer). Each shade is labeled with its line.
Goldwell Topchic organizes shades as level + reflect letter:
Topchic is high-intensity permanent color: deposits pure color, lifts, and offers full gray coverage. Goldwell is the German reference brand in high-end salons.
Note: Goldwell's K comes from the German word Kupfer (copper). In other brands like Matrix, copper is designated with C.
One shade per level of Topchic with its closest equivalent in other professional brands of the same type. These are orientative matches calculated by level and reflect: every brand uses its own pigments and bases, so always strand-test when switching.
| Topchic | Koleston Perfect ME+ | Igora Royal | Majirel |
|---|---|---|---|
2NBlack | 2/0= | 1-0≈ | 2= |
3NDark Brown | 3/0= | 3-0= | 3= |
4NMedium Brown | 4/0= | 4-0= | 4= |
5NLight Brown | 5/0= | 5-0= | 5= |
6NDark Blonde | 6/0= | 6-0= | 6= |
7NMedium Blonde | 7/0= | 7-0= | 7= |
8NLight Blonde | 8/0= | 8-0= | 8= |
9NVery Light Blonde | 9/0= | 9-0= | 9= |
10NLightest Blonde | 10/0= | 10-0= | 10= |
= direct match · ≈ approximate match
Use the hair color converter to find the equivalent in Wella, Matrix, L'Oreal, and more.
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