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What Do Hair Colour Numbers Mean?
The first number of a Hair Colour represents the Lightness of the Shade, measured from 1 (Darkest) to 10 (Lightest). All Colours begin as a Natural Shade.
![](http://www.myhdhair.com/cdn/shop/t/242/assets/Natural_Colour_1.jpg?v=33347132834390251081738282844)
1
Black
![](http://www.myhdhair.com/cdn/shop/t/242/assets/Natural_Colour_2.jpg?v=112853639316690239651738282846)
2
Brown / Black
![](http://www.myhdhair.com/cdn/shop/t/242/assets/Natural_Colour_3.jpg?v=165141128792758742151738282846)
3
Dark Brown
![](http://www.myhdhair.com/cdn/shop/t/242/assets/Natural_Colour_4.jpg?v=73271416814171932141738282846)
4
Medium Brown
![](http://www.myhdhair.com/cdn/shop/t/242/assets/Natural_Colour_5.jpg?v=61110584812603195081738282847)
5
Light Brown
![](http://www.myhdhair.com/cdn/shop/t/242/assets/Natural_Colour_6.jpg?v=121937826163884257551738282847)
6
Dark Blonde
![](http://www.myhdhair.com/cdn/shop/t/242/assets/Natural_Colour_7.jpg?v=80357207494177298031738282848)
7
Medium Blonde
![](http://www.myhdhair.com/cdn/shop/t/242/assets/Natural_Colour_8.jpg?v=745273519775298721738282849)
8
Light Blonde
![](http://www.myhdhair.com/cdn/shop/t/242/assets/Natural_Colour_9.jpg?v=172792963884969518201738282849)
9
Very Light Blonde
![](http://www.myhdhair.com/cdn/shop/t/242/assets/Natural_Colour_10.jpg?v=146000800172718980951738282845)
10
Lightest Blonde
Adding a pigment transforms a Hair Colour from a Natural Shade to one with reflect. Pigments are either Warm, Cool or a Warm and Cool combination.
![](http://www.myhdhair.com/cdn/shop/t/242/assets/Colour_Pigments_Ash.jpg?v=168731806164710448711738282777)
Ash .1
Sleek, smokey Ash pigment.
Super Toning powers.
Cool Hair Colour.
Hair Colour Shades: 7.1 Ash Blonde, 9.1 Light Ash Blonde
![](http://www.myhdhair.com/cdn/shop/t/242/assets/Colour_Pigments_Blue_Black.jpg?v=172817017551866877291738282777)
Blue Black .10
Powerful Blue pigment.
Icy Blue reflects.
Cool Hair Colour.
Hair Colour Shades: 1.10 Blue Black
![](http://www.myhdhair.com/cdn/shop/t/242/assets/Colour_Pigments_Beige.jpg?v=13904133127199157031738282777)
Beige .2
Creamy, velvety pigment.
Soft Toning powers.
Cool Hair Colour.
Hair Colour Shades: 6.2 Dark Beige Blonde, 8.2 Light Beige Blonde, 10.2 Very Light Beige Blonde,
![](http://www.myhdhair.com/cdn/shop/t/242/assets/Colour_Pigments_Vibrant.jpg?v=82906690125618268901738282783)
Violet .20
Vibrant Violet pigment.
Glossy, Pinkish Plum reflects.
Cool Hair Colour.
Hair Colour Shades: 7.20 Cool Violet
![](http://www.myhdhair.com/cdn/shop/t/242/assets/Colour_Pigments_Intense_Violet.jpg?v=17534787178745007481738282780)
Intense Violet .22
Intense Blue and Violet pigments.
High impact hues.
Cool Hair Colour.
Hair Colour Shades: 6.22 Intense Violet
![](http://www.myhdhair.com/cdn/shop/t/242/assets/Colour_Pigments_Gold.jpg?v=30656636922862068921738282779)
Gold .3
Bright, glowing Golden pigment.
Attracts light, making the Hair very shiny.
Warm Hair Colour.
Hair Colour Shades: 5.3 Golden Brown, 7.3 Golden Blonde, 9.3 Light Golden Blonde,
![](http://www.myhdhair.com/cdn/shop/t/242/assets/Colour_Pigments_Copper.jpg?v=14111592922191197251738282778)
Copper .4
Fierce Red and Orange pigments.
Radiant Copper hues.
Warm Hair Colour.
Hair Colour Shades: 6.4 Dark Copper Blonde
![](http://www.myhdhair.com/cdn/shop/t/242/assets/Colour_Pigments_Intense_Copper.jpg?v=159833248869304685211738282779)
Intense Copper .44
Powerful Copper and Orange pigments.
Big, vibrant Copper hues.
Warm Hair Colour.
Hair Colour Shades: 8.44 Intense Copper Blonde
![](http://www.myhdhair.com/cdn/shop/t/242/assets/Colour_Pigments_Copper_Red.jpg?v=159779499663956496521738282778)
Copper Red .46
Fiery Red and Orange pigments.
Shiny, glowing Copper and radiant Red hues.
Warm Hair Colour.
Hair Colour Shades: 7.46 Rich Copper Red
![](http://www.myhdhair.com/cdn/shop/t/242/assets/Colour_Pigments_Mahogany.jpg?v=108634650553651483411738282780)
Mahogany .5
Intense Red and Violet pigments.
Full bodied Plum hues.
Warm and Cool Hair Colour.
Hair Colour Shades: 6.5 Pure Plum
![](http://www.myhdhair.com/cdn/shop/t/242/assets/Colour_Pigments_Mah_Violet.jpg?v=124317388290850118871738282782)
Mahogany Violet .52
Potent Mahogany, Violet and Plum pigments.
Shiny hues that are full of volume.
Warm and Cool Hair Colour.
Hair Colour Shades: 5.52 Deep Chocolate Plum
![](http://www.myhdhair.com/cdn/shop/t/242/assets/Colour_Pigments_Mahogany_Gold.jpg?v=74148076637945669221738282781)
Mahogany Gold .53
Voluminous Mahogany and Gold pigments.
Bronzed, sunkissed hues filled with energy.
Warm Hair Colour.
Hair Colour Shades: 5.53 Chocolate Brown, 7.53 Chocolate Blonde
![](http://www.myhdhair.com/cdn/shop/t/242/assets/Colour_Pigments_Mahogany_Red.jpg?v=88843941669870385141738282781)
Mahogany Red .56
Strong Mahogany and Red pigments.
Ultra glossy, potent Plum hues.
Warm and Cool Hair Colour.
Hair Colour Shades: 4.56 Deep Plum Red, 5.56 Intense Plum Red
![](http://www.myhdhair.com/cdn/shop/t/242/assets/Colour_Pigments_Red_Copper.jpg?v=38914629185834753351738282782)
Red Copper .64
Rich Red and Orange pigments.
Glossy Red and Copper hues that create volume.
Warm Hair Colour.
Hair Colour Shades: 5.64 Dark Red Copper
![](http://www.myhdhair.com/cdn/shop/t/242/assets/Colour_Pigments_Red_Mahogany.jpg?v=86366743041917103351738282783)
Red Mahogany .65
Dominant Red and Mahogany pigments.
Big, plumping, fiery Red Mahogany hues.
Warm and Cool Hair Colour.
Hair Colour Shades: 7.65 Intense Red Mahogany,
![](http://www.myhdhair.com/cdn/shop/t/242/assets/Colour_Pigments_intense_Red.jpg?v=81795302950940726621738282780)
Intense Red .66
Intense Double Red pigments.
Meaty Red hues that deliver a sultry Red Colour.
Warm Hair Colour.
Hair Colour Shades: 4.66 Intense Dark Red