Human Hair Color Chart Guide — 38 Shades for Wholesale Buyers

Published July 22, 2026 · Yahui Hair Factory

Ordering the right hair colors is critical for salon owners and wholesale buyers. Order too many dark shades and you miss the blonde market. Order the wrong blonde tone and clients complain. This guide explains the color numbering system and which shades to stock for maximum sales.

Color Numbering System

Human hair colors follow a 1–2 digit numbering system where the number indicates the base color level:

Level	Color	Description
1	Jet Black	Deepest black, no brown undertone
1B	Natural Black / Off-Black	Soft black with subtle brown undertone — most popular shade
2	Darkest Brown	Deep brown, almost black
4	Medium Brown	Warm brown, versatile for many skin tones
6	Light Brown	Soft light brown
8	Medium Blonde	Warm honey blonde
10	Light Blonde	Pale blonde
12	Platinum Blonde	Lightest, nearly white blonde
613	Bleach Blonde	Bleached to lightest platinum — popular for coloring
27	Strawberry Blonde	Blonde with red/gold undertone
30	Auburn	Rich reddish brown
33	Dark Auburn	Deep red-brown
99J	Burgundy	Deep wine red — popular for fashion styles

We also produce highlighted and balayage blends: 1B/27, 1B/30, 4/27, 1B/613, and custom ombre combinations. Fashion colors (pink, blue, purple, green) are available on request.

Dark vs Light Pricing

Lighter shades cost more because they go through additional processing. Natural dark hair must be bleached and toned to achieve blonde shades. This adds labor and chemical cost:

Natural shades (1, 1B, 2): Base price — minimal processing
Medium shades (4, 6, 8): +10–15% — mild lightening
Light shades (10, 12, 613): +20–30% — full bleaching required
Fashion colors: +25–35% — bleaching + custom dyeing

Which Shades Should You Stock First?

Based on global sales data from our factory, here are the top 5 best-selling shades for salons:

1B Natural Black — 35% of all orders. Universal demand.
4 Medium Brown — 20%. Popular in Europe and Americas.
613 Bleach Blonde — 15%. Versatile base for custom coloring.
1 Jet Black — 12%. High demand in Middle East and Africa.
27 Strawberry Blonde — 8%. Strong in Western markets.

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We will send you our complete 38-shade color ring for reference. Free for qualified wholesale buyers.

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