ChromaSilk Color Conversion Guide - Pravana™ Professional Hair ...

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Creating Hair Color Formulas Using the ChromaSilk Level and Tonal
Value Number System
• ChromaSilk is segmented into warm and cool color families and utilizes the international 10 level number system.
(refer to the chart below)
• The first number of the ChromaSilk Shade number expresses the level or depth of color. When there is only a
single digit in the shade number, it indicates the natural family with a neutral, slightly cool-blue tonal base. The
second and/or third numbers express the combined tonal value of the particular shade.
• The first number after the decimal point represents the primary base tone of the color. If there is a second number
following the decimal point, it represents a secondary base tone (accent tone).
• When there are two numbers after the decimal point, the first number contributes approximately 70% of
the accent tone.
• The second number contributes approximately 30% of the accent tone.
• When there is a zero in the shade number it signifies a lighter accent in the specific tonal value of the shade.
• Pravana ChromaSilk colors also feature on the carton and tube a compatible American-style shade numbering
system for users more familiar with this type of system.
Levels Tonal Numbers Base Tones
10 Extra Light Blonde Blue
9 Very Light Blonde 1 Green
8 Light Blonde 2 Blue / Violet
7 Blonde 3 Gold
6 Dark Blonde 4 Orange
5 Light Brown 5 Violet / Red Brown
4 Brown 6 Red
3 Dark Brown 7 Violet
1 Black