Wella Illumina Color Color Chart

Type
Permanent color with Microlight Technology
Mix ratio
1:1 with Welloxon Perfect; blonde toning 1:2 with Welloxon Perfect Pastel 1.9%
Developer
Welloxon Perfect 3%, 6%, 9% or 12% (10, 20, 30 or 40 vol); Pastel 1.9% for toning
Processing time
30-40 minutes, or 15-25 minutes with Climazon heat; blonde toning 10-15 minutes
Gray coverage
Up to 100%: up to 70% with any shade, 70-100% mixed with the matching natural

Source: manufacturer's chart, checked Oct 2026. Based on the brand's US chart, with Canada-only shades marked. Availability can vary by country.

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Illumina Color is a permanent line built on Microlight Technology, made for a translucent, light-reflecting result with the depth of permanent color. It is vegan and includes a Metal Purifier. Shades mix 1:1 with Welloxon Perfect and process 30 to 40 minutes, or 15 to 25 with Climazon heat. For blonde toning, it mixes 1:2 with Welloxon Perfect Pastel 1.9% for 10 to 15 minutes. Any shade covers up to 70% gray; for 70 to 100%, the shade is mixed 1:1 with its matching natural and used with 6%. Naturals are written with nothing after the slash, such as 8/, and tonal shades as 9/37 or 7/42.

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