Convert Schwarzkopf Professional Igora Vibrance to Paul Mitchell The Color

Q: How many Igora Vibrance shades have an exact equivalent in The Color?

Of the 16 Igora Vibrance shades, 15 have an exact equivalent in The Color, 1 approximate. The level (1-10) is universal; what varies is the reflect.

Find the equivalent for each Schwarzkopf Professional Igora Vibrance shade in Paul Mitchell The Color. 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.

Igora Vibrance	Name	The Color	Name	Match
Level 3
3-0	Dark Brown	3N	Dark Brown	Exact
Level 4
4-0	Medium Brown	4N	Medium Brown	Exact
Level 5
5-0	Light Brown	5N	Light Brown	Exact
5-7	Light Copper Brown	5C	Light Copper Brown	Exact
Level 6
6-0	Dark Blonde	6N	Dark Blonde	Exact
6-5	Dark Golden Blonde	6G	Dark Golden Blonde	Exact
6-7	Dark Copper Blonde	6C	Dark Copper Blonde	Exact
Level 7
7-0	Medium Blonde	7N	Medium Blonde	Exact
7-1	Medium Ash Blonde	7A	Medium Ash Blonde	Exact
7-5	Medium Golden Blonde	7G	Medium Golden Blonde	Exact
Level 8
8-0	Light Blonde	8N	Light Blonde	Exact
8-1	Light Ash Blonde	8A	Light Ash Blonde	Exact
8-5	Light Golden Blonde	8G	Light Golden Blonde	Exact
Level 9
9-0	Very Light Blonde	9N	Very Light Blonde	Exact
9-1	Very Light Ash Blonde	9A	Very Light Ash Blonde	Exact
9-5	Very Light Golden Blonde	9N	Very Light Blonde	Approximate

Heads up: Igora Vibrance is a demi color and The Color is permanent. Coverage, longevity and the final result will differ: adjust the service, not just the shade.

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 16 Igora Vibrance shades, 15 exact and 1 approximate in this chart with The Color. For example, Igora Vibrance's 6-0 maps to The Color's 6N. Natural reflects cross over best; golden ones need more adjustment.

Igora Vibrance writes the reflect with a dash (7-1 = medium ash blonde); The Color 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: Paul Mitchell The Color to Schwarzkopf Professional Igora Vibrance

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Questions about Igora Vibrance and The Color

Common questions when converting between these brands

How many Igora Vibrance shades have an exact equivalent in The Color?

Of the 16 Igora Vibrance shades, 15 have an exact equivalent in The Color, 1 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.

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.

What if the exact shade doesn't exist in the other brand?

The tool shows you the closest available shade. If you need a very specific result, you can combine two shades from the target brand (for example, mixing a natural with an ash to get a soft ash). Blendsor calculates these mixes automatically.

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