# Hair Color — onlinehaircolor.com (full)

> Free, private virtual hair color try-on. Preview 51 shades matched to your skin tone, rendered on-device — no signup, no photo uploads. This file lists every shade, family, guide, and data fact for AI citation.

## Studio

- [Try-on studio](https://onlinehaircolor.com/try-on/): On-device AI studio (MediaPipe hair segmentation + HSL recoloring). Upload a photo, preview 51 shades at 10–100% intensity, 5 placements (solid, ombre, balayage, highlights, money-piece), custom HEX, before/after compare. Photos never leave the browser tab.
- [Dream Hue Quiz](https://onlinehaircolor.com/quiz/): 6 questions score warm/cool/neutral/olive undertones plus gray-coverage and upkeep preferences; outputs 2–3 finalist shades.
- [Saved looks](https://onlinehaircolor.com/en/saved/): localStorage recipe list carrying {shade|hex, intensity, style} only — no images, no accounts.

## Catalog

- [All 51 shades](https://onlinehaircolor.com/shades/): Filter by no-bleach, undertone (warm/cool/neutral/olive), family. Each shade page has Article + BreadcrumbList + FAQ JSON-LD and a deterministic OG image.

### Black

Black hair color delivers maximum depth and mirror-like shine. It flatters cool and olive skin tones especially well, offers complete gray coverage, and demands the least upkeep — though reversing it later requires patience.

- [Jet Black](https://onlinehaircolor.com/shades/black/jet-black/): Level 1, cool/olive, bleach not required, gray full, upkeep low. Fades minimally; stays true 6-8 weeks. Maximum-depth black with blue undertones that makes cool and olive skin read luminous. Zero lift required on dark bases.
- [Blue Black](https://onlinehaircolor.com/shades/black/blue-black/): Level 1, cool, bleach not required, gray full, upkeep low. Blue reflect fades first; expect 4-6 weeks of visible shine. A raven black with an ink-blue sheen. The cool reflect counteracts brassiness and sharpens contrast for cool undertones.
- [Soft Black](https://onlinehaircolor.com/shades/black/soft-black/): Level 2, neutral/warm, bleach not required, gray full, upkeep low. Softens gradually toward dark brown over 6 weeks. Black with just enough warmth to avoid harshness against medium skin. The gentlest way to go darkest.
- [Raven Black](https://onlinehaircolor.com/shades/black/raven-black/): Level 1, cool/olive, bleach not required, gray full, upkeep low. Fades minimally; stays true 6-8 weeks. Near-black with a cool violet undertone — maximum gloss without the ink-blue flash of blue black.

### Brown

Brown hair color is the most universal choice — every natural base can reach a flattering brunette without bleach. From deep chocolate brown hair color to warm caramel hair color and soft light brown hair color, there is a shade engineered for every undertone.

- [Espresso](https://onlinehaircolor.com/shades/brown/espresso/): Level 3, neutral/olive, bleach not required, gray full, upkeep low. Holds tone 6+ weeks; slight warmth emerges as it lifts. A near-black coffee brown that adds dimension without leaving the dark side. Universally flattering.
- [Dark Chocolate](https://onlinehaircolor.com/shades/brown/dark-chocolate/): Level 3, warm/neutral, bleach not required, gray full, upkeep low. Warm cocoa reflects persist 5-6 weeks. Rich cocoa with molten warm ribbons — built to make warm and golden skin glow.
- [Cocoa Brown](https://onlinehaircolor.com/shades/brown/cocoa/): Level 4, neutral/warm, bleach not required, gray full, upkeep low. Rich cocoa tone persists 6 weeks. Warm-adjacent cocoa that reads neutral on fair skin — easy depth with zero brass.
- [Chestnut Brown](https://onlinehaircolor.com/shades/brown/chestnut/): Level 4, warm, bleach not required, gray full, upkeep low. Stays warm-toned 4-6 weeks. Toasty autumn chestnut. A warm-undertone staple that reads expensive in daylight.
- [Hazelnut](https://onlinehaircolor.com/shades/brown/hazelnut/): Level 5, warm, bleach not required, gray full, upkeep low. Warm nutty reflects hold 5-6 weeks. Toasted hazelnut with a touch of honey — a lighter, softer cousin to chestnut with real golden depth.
- [Ash Brown](https://onlinehaircolor.com/shades/brown/ash-brown/): Level 5, cool, bleach not required, gray full, upkeep medium. Ash pigments wash out in 3-4 weeks; use purple shampoo. Smoke-dried brown with zero brass. Engineered to neutralize orange undertones on cool skin.
- [Mushroom Brown](https://onlinehaircolor.com/shades/brown/mushroom-brown/): Level 6, cool/neutral, bleach not required, gray partial, upkeep medium. Cool beige tone holds about 4 weeks. The salon-favorite greige brunette — matte, modern, and effortlessly cool-toned.
- [Truffle Brown](https://onlinehaircolor.com/shades/brown/truffle/): Level 6, cool/neutral, bleach not required, gray partial, upkeep medium. Matte beige-brown thins out in 4 weeks. Dusty cool greige with mushroom's matteness and extra depth — quiet, expensive, modern.
- [Caramel Brown](https://onlinehaircolor.com/shades/brown/caramel-brown/): Level 6, warm, bleach not required, gray partial, upkeep medium. Golden reflects linger 4-5 weeks. Sun-lit caramel ribbons baked into a mid-level brown — instant warmth for golden skin.
- [Golden Bronze](https://onlinehaircolor.com/shades/brown/golden-bronze/): Level 6, warm/olive, bleach not required, gray partial, upkeep medium. Bronze shimmer persists roughly 4 weeks. Metallic bronze warmth that plays beautifully against olive complexions.
- [Bronde](https://onlinehaircolor.com/shades/brown/bronde/): Level 7, neutral/warm, bleach not required, gray partial, upkeep medium. Blends gracefully; grows out invisibly over 6 weeks. Halfway between brown and blonde. The lowest-commitment route to brightness — grow-out is seamless.

### Blonde

Blonde hair color ranges from honeyed warmth to icy ash blonde hair color and platinum. Lighter levels usually require bleaching, so they carry higher maintenance — but the payoff is unmatched brightness around the face.

- [Toffee Blonde](https://onlinehaircolor.com/shades/blonde/toffee-blonde/): Level 7, warm, bleach not required, gray partial, upkeep medium. Golden caramel tone fades in 4-5 weeks. Buttery dark blonde with caramel depth — the gentlest blonde to reach from a brown base.
- [Honey Blonde](https://onlinehaircolor.com/shades/blonde/honey-blonde/): Level 8, warm, bleach required, gray partial, upkeep high. Warms up within 2-3 weeks; glosses extend it. Dripping amber-gold. Honey blonde melts into warm skin tones and hides regrowth lines well.
- [Golden Blonde](https://onlinehaircolor.com/shades/blonde/golden-blonde/): Level 8, warm/neutral, bleach required, gray partial, upkeep high. Gold reflects hold 3-4 weeks with color-safe care. Classic sunlit gold — the benchmark blonde for warm and peachy complexions.
- [Sandy Blonde](https://onlinehaircolor.com/shades/blonde/sandy-blonde/): Level 8, warm/neutral, bleach required, gray partial, upkeep high. Beige warmth holds 3-4 weeks. Sun-washed beige blonde — muted gold with less yellow than honey, like a beach day held in your hair.
- [Butter Blonde](https://onlinehaircolor.com/shades/blonde/butter-blonde/): Level 9, warm/neutral, bleach required, gray minimal, upkeep high. Creamy tone lasts 3 weeks before brightening further. Pale buttercream with a whisper of gold — softer than platinum, kinder to warm skin.
- [Ash Blonde](https://onlinehaircolor.com/shades/blonde/ash-blonde/): Level 9, cool, bleach required, gray minimal, upkeep high. Ash tone needs refreshing every 2-3 weeks. Cool, smoky beige blonde. Purple shampoo is non-negotiable — brass is the enemy here.
- [Platinum Blonde](https://onlinehaircolor.com/shades/blonde/platinum/): Level 10, cool/neutral, bleach required, gray minimal, upkeep high. Requires toning every 2 weeks to stay icy. Full-lift ice blonde. The highest-commitment shade on this site — and the brightest halo for cool undertones.
- [Champagne Blonde](https://onlinehaircolor.com/shades/blonde/champagne-blonde/): Level 10, neutral/cool, bleach required, gray minimal, upkeep high. Icy pearl tone needs toning every 2 weeks. Bubble-gold and pearl in one glass — platinum's softer, glowy-er sibling.

### Red & Copper

Red hair color is the fastest way to add warmth and energy. Copper hair color and auburn hair color are notoriously prone to fading, so they reward committed upkeep with serious impact — preview them here before you commit.

- [Strawberry Blonde](https://onlinehaircolor.com/shades/red/strawberry-blonde/): Level 8, warm, bleach required, gray partial, upkeep high. Rose-copper reflects fade in 3 weeks. Blonde crossed with ripe peach. A gentle entry into red for warm, fair complexions.
- [Ginger](https://onlinehaircolor.com/shades/red/ginger/): Level 7, warm, bleach not required, gray partial, upkeep high. Spice tones soften within 3 weeks. Bright natural-ginger spice. Delivers warmth that reads radiant rather than brassy on golden skin.
- [Paprika](https://onlinehaircolor.com/shades/red/paprika/): Level 7, warm, bleach not required, gray partial, upkeep high. Bright spice cools to copper within 3 weeks. Smoked chili copper — ginger turned up a notch, with a flicker of Parisian fire.
- [Copper](https://onlinehaircolor.com/shades/red/copper/): Level 6, warm/neutral, bleach not required, gray full, upkeep high. Vivid copper lasts 3-4 weeks; cold water helps. Pure hammered-copper intensity. The most photogenic red under any lighting — and the most rewarding to maintain.
- [Terracotta](https://onlinehaircolor.com/shades/red/terracotta/): Level 6, warm/olive, bleach not required, gray partial, upkeep high. Clay tones fade toward auburn in 3-4 weeks. Earthy baked-pot copper with an orange slip — built for olive and golden skin that bronze in the sun.
- [Auburn](https://onlinehaircolor.com/shades/red/auburn/): Level 4, warm/neutral, bleach not required, gray full, upkeep medium. Deep red-brown holds 5-6 weeks. Reddish-brown with velvet depth. Statement warmth without leaving the brunette family.
- [Fire Engine Red](https://onlinehaircolor.com/shades/red/vivid-red/): Level 6, warm/cool, bleach required, gray partial, upkeep high. Crimson warms and brightens within 2-3 weeks. High-impact crimson. The loudest red on the site — and the most worth refreshing.

### Burgundy

Burgundy hair color blends red's drama with deeper pigment, making it one of the most forgiving statement shades — it flatters nearly every undertone and fades gracefully through plum and rosewood stages.

- [Cherry Cola](https://onlinehaircolor.com/shades/burgundy/cherry-cola/): Level 3, warm/cool, bleach not required, gray full, upkeep medium. Cherry reflect glows for 5+ weeks. Dark chocolate infused with black-cherry fizz — the trending hybrid that flatters almost everyone.
- [Burgundy Wine](https://onlinehaircolor.com/shades/burgundy/burgundy-wine/): Level 4, cool, bleach not required, gray full, upkeep medium. Wine tones deepen beautifully over 5 weeks. Full-bodied merlot. Cool-violet pigment that turns sallow skin porcelain.
- [Oxblood](https://onlinehaircolor.com/shades/burgundy/oxblood/): Level 3, cool/neutral, bleach not required, gray full, upkeep medium. Stays deep 6 weeks; crimson reflect fades first. Somber, dramatic, expensive — the deepest burgundy, set on a black-brown velvet base.
- [Mahogany](https://onlinehaircolor.com/shades/burgundy/mahogany/): Level 4, warm/neutral, bleach not required, gray full, upkeep medium. Red-brown core persists about 5 weeks. Polished reddish hardwood — burgundy's warmer sister for olive and golden skin.
- [Plum](https://onlinehaircolor.com/shades/burgundy/plum/): Level 5, cool, bleach not required, gray partial, upkeep medium. Fades through rosewood over 4 weeks. Jewel-toned violet brown. Reads subtle indoors, electric in sunlight.
- [Raspberry](https://onlinehaircolor.com/shades/burgundy/raspberry/): Level 5, cool, bleach not required, gray partial, upkeep medium. Fades through rose to brown over 4 weeks. Jewel-bright raspberry burgundy — punchier than plum, softer than wine.

### Fantasy

Silver, rose gold, and the whole color wheel — emerald, cobalt, violet, pink and beyond. Fantasy hair colors are pure self-expression. Almost all require pre-lightening, so treat them as a commitment rather than an impulse.

- [Rose Gold](https://onlinehaircolor.com/shades/fantasy/rose-gold/): Level 9, warm, bleach required, gray minimal, upkeep high. Rose reflect softens to blonde within 2-3 weeks. Blush-pink poured over pale gold. Romantic, wearable, and endlessly re-glossable.
- [Lavender](https://onlinehaircolor.com/shades/fantasy/lavender/): Level 9, cool, bleach required, gray minimal, upkeep high. Pastel pigments rinse out in 2-4 washes. Powdery pastel violet. Pure fantasy — plan for bleaching and frequent re-application.
- [Silver](https://onlinehaircolor.com/shades/fantasy/silver/): Level 10, cool, bleach required, gray minimal, upkeep high. Tone refresh needed weekly; yellowing is constant risk. Mirror-metallic grey. For cool undertones ready to treat their hair like couture.
- [Midnight Blue](https://onlinehaircolor.com/shades/fantasy/midnight-blue/): Level 2, cool, bleach not required, gray full, upkeep medium. Indigo sheen holds 4-5 weeks. Black-blue ink with a sapphire flash in daylight. Edge you can wear to the office.
- [Emerald](https://onlinehaircolor.com/shades/fantasy/emerald/): Level 4, cool/neutral, bleach not required, gray full, upkeep high. Green fades to teal then sea-foam over 4 weeks. Gemstone green with blue undertones — a jewel-toned statement that stays salon-smart on deep bases.
- [Teal Pool](https://onlinehaircolor.com/shades/fantasy/teal/): Level 5, cool/neutral, bleach required, gray partial, upkeep high. Teal splits toward blue and green as it fades over 4 weeks. Blue meets green in a vacation-toned pool — juicy, glossy, and unmistakably fantasy.
- [Violet](https://onlinehaircolor.com/shades/fantasy/violet/): Level 5, cool, bleach required, gray partial, upkeep high. Purple fades toward dusty lilac over 3-4 weeks. Royal purple past the pastel of lavender — the loudest member of the violet family.
- [Sage](https://onlinehaircolor.com/shades/fantasy/sage/): Level 7, cool/neutral, bleach required, gray minimal, upkeep high. Muted green rims away within 2-3 weeks. Dusty, garden-fresh green with gray undertones — soft fantasy for cool-leaning realists.
- [Cobalt Blue](https://onlinehaircolor.com/shades/fantasy/cobalt/): Level 4, cool, bleach not required, gray full, upkeep high. Blue deepens to navy before lifting over 4-5 weeks. Pure sapphire voltage — the blue that turns heads indoors and glows outside.
- [Hot Pink](https://onlinehaircolor.com/shades/fantasy/hot-pink/): Level 7, warm/neutral, bleach required, gray minimal, upkeep high. Fuchsia brightens to rose in 2-3 weeks; refresh often. Candy-pop fuchsia — statement pink with a two-week recharge cycle.
- [Tangerine](https://onlinehaircolor.com/shades/fantasy/tangerine/): Level 6, warm, bleach required, gray partial, upkeep high. Citrus orange warms to copper in 3 weeks. Bitten-fruit orange — brighter than copper, and just as high-octane to maintain.
- [Sky Blue](https://onlinehaircolor.com/shades/fantasy/sky-blue/): Level 7, cool/neutral, bleach required, gray minimal, upkeep high. Bright azure lifts and lightens within 3 weeks. Open-sky azure — cheerful, wearable fantasy for cool undertones.
- [Canary Yellow](https://onlinehaircolor.com/shades/fantasy/canary/): Level 8, warm/neutral, bleach required, gray minimal, upkeep high. Yellow lightens toward butter within 3 weeks. One-way sunshine — the happiest color in the catalog, engineered for warm undertones.
- [Mint](https://onlinehaircolor.com/shades/fantasy/mint/): Level 9, cool/neutral, bleach required, gray minimal, upkeep high. Pastel mint rinses out in 2-4 washes. Cool pastel seafoam. Plan for a lifted base and frequent touch-ups.
- [Neon Lime](https://onlinehaircolor.com/shades/fantasy/neon-green/): Level 7, neutral/warm, bleach required, gray minimal, upkeep high. Electric yellow-green fades fast — refresh weekly. High-voltage lime — the loudest green in the catalog, and worth the upkeep when you want to be seen.

## Shade data model

Every shade carries: level (1–10), undertones (warm/cool/neutral/olive), bleachRequired (boolean), grayCoverage (full/partial/minimal), maintenance (low/medium/high), fadeTimeline (string), hex, blurb. Families: black, brown, blonde, red & copper, burgundy, fantasy. 30 of 51 shades need no bleach.

## Modifier guides

Per-shade long-tail pages at /shades/{family}/{shade}/{angle}/ (~309 EN pages) target skin-tone match, gray coverage, no-bleach, and upkeep queries. Copy is computed from the shade record above, with Article + BreadcrumbList + FAQ JSON-LD. Translated variants ship only after human review.

## Trends (13 guides)

- [Trend gallery index](https://onlinehaircolor.com/gallery/): Editorial guides, each mapped to a catalog shadeId with publish date.
- [Platinum, the Brightest Halo You Can Earn](https://onlinehaircolor.com/gallery/platinum-blonde/) (2026-09-06, shade: platinum): Full-lift ice blonde with maximum impact — platinum demands everything and returns more.
- [Jet Black, the Highest-Shine Commitment](https://onlinehaircolor.com/gallery/jet-black/) (2026-09-05, shade: jet-black): Maximum depth, mirror gloss, zero bleach — jet black is the lowest-maintenance dramatic move you can make.
- [Espresso Brunette, Fall's No-Fuss Power Shade](https://onlinehaircolor.com/gallery/espresso-brunette/) (2026-09-04, shade: espresso): Near-black coffee brown with quiet dimension — maximum polish, zero bleach, six weeks of grow-out grace.
- [Rose Gold, the Fantasy Shade Grown-Ups Keep](https://onlinehaircolor.com/gallery/rose-gold/) (2026-09-02, shade: rose-gold): Blush pink poured over pale gold — romantic, wearable, and endlessly re-glossable.
- [Burgundy Wine, the Merlot That Loves Everyone](https://onlinehaircolor.com/gallery/burgundy-wine/) (2026-08-28, shade: burgundy-wine): Full-bodied cool-violet red with full gray coverage — the most forgiving statement shade in the catalog.
- [Auburn, the Red You Can Wear Anywhere](https://onlinehaircolor.com/gallery/auburn/) (2026-08-20, shade: auburn): Velvet red-brown depth with full gray coverage and no bleach — auburn is copper's office-ready sibling.
- [Caramel Brown, the Warmth That Never Misses](https://onlinehaircolor.com/gallery/caramel-brown/) (2026-08-12, shade: caramel-brown): Sun-lit golden ribbons over mid-brown — instant glow for golden skin, zero bleach required.
- [Cherry Cola Is the Color of the Season](https://onlinehaircolor.com/gallery/cherry-cola/) (2026-08-01, shade: cherry-cola): Dark chocolate roots melted into black-cherry ends — the low-lift hybrid dominating salons this year.
- [Butter Blonde, the Wearable Platinum](https://onlinehaircolor.com/gallery/butter-blonde/) (2026-06-15, shade: butter-blonde): All of the brightness of platinum with none of the harshness — butter blonde is the soft-money blonde of the moment.
- [Mushroom Brown Grows Up](https://onlinehaircolor.com/gallery/mushroom-brown/) (2026-05-20, shade: mushroom-brown): The greige brunette that quietly became the most requested salon shade for cool-toned clients.
- [Copper Is Not a Phase](https://onlinehaircolor.com/gallery/copper/) (2026-04-10, shade: copper): Hammered-copper red keeps dominating feeds because it flatters more skin tones than any other vivid.
- [Bronde, the Zero-Regret Color](https://onlinehaircolor.com/gallery/bronde/) (2026-03-05, shade: bronde): Half brown, half blonde, fully invisible grow-out — bronde remains the smartest first color move.
- [Silver Is the New Power Color](https://onlinehaircolor.com/gallery/silver/) (2026-02-01, shade: silver): Metallic grey hair has moved from anti-aging surrender to full couture statement.

## Compare guides

- [Virtual Hair Color Try-On vs Salon Visit](https://onlinehaircolor.com/compare/virtual-try-on-vs-salon/): Use both: preview shades at home with a virtual try-on, then bring the winning preview to your salon appointment. The try-on answers which color suits you — only the colorist can judge porosity, previous color, and the formula to get there safely.
- [Free Hair Color Try-On vs App-Based Tools](https://onlinehaircolor.com/compare/free-vs-app-try-on/): If you want a quick, private answer, a free on-device try-on wins. If you want hairstyle simulation and cloud galleries, an app earns its install. The real difference isn't rendering quality — it's what happens to your photo and how much friction stands between you and the preview.
- [Hair Color Quiz vs Shade Chart](https://onlinehaircolor.com/compare/quiz-vs-shade-chart/): Take the two-minute quiz when you want a ranked shortlist; browse the chart when you want to explore. Charts show everything equally. A quiz eliminates the 40+ shades that were never going to suit you.
- [Balayage vs Ombré vs Highlights vs Solid Color](https://onlinehaircolor.com/compare/balayage-vs-ombre-vs-highlights/): Choose solid for impact and simplicity, balayage for low-maintenance dimension, ombré for drama at the ends, highlights for brightness around the face. The same shade reads completely differently in each placement — preview the placement, not just the color.
- [Copper vs Auburn](https://onlinehaircolor.com/compare/copper-vs-auburn/): Pick copper at level 6 for brightness with high upkeep; pick auburn at level 4 for depth with medium upkeep. Both deposit without bleach and both cover gray fully, so the decision rests on how light you want to go and how often you will gloss.
- [Copper vs Terracotta](https://onlinehaircolor.com/compare/copper-vs-terracotta/): Pick copper for neutral-skin flexibility and full gray coverage; pick terracotta for olive and golden skin that bronzes in sun. Both sit at level 6 with high upkeep and no bleach, so undertone match and gray needs settle it.
- [Jet Black vs Soft Black](https://onlinehaircolor.com/compare/jet-black-vs-soft-black/): Pick jet black at level 1 for maximum contrast on cool or olive skin; pick soft black at level 2 for depth without harshness on medium skin. Both skip bleach, cover gray fully, and need low upkeep, so the call is contrast tolerance, not commitment.
- [Jet Black vs Espresso](https://onlinehaircolor.com/compare/jet-black-vs-espresso/): Pick jet black at level 1 for mirror contrast; pick espresso at level 3 for near-black depth with visible brown dimension. Both skip bleach, cover gray fully, and hold 6-plus weeks, so choose by how much brown you want daylight to reveal.
- [Platinum Blonde vs Champagne Blonde](https://onlinehaircolor.com/compare/platinum-vs-champagne-blonde/): Pick platinum for an icy, high-contrast finish; pick champagne for a softer pearl-gold glow at the same level 10. Both need pre-lightening, cover gray minimally, and ask for toning every 2 weeks, so finish preference decides it.
- [Honey Blonde vs Golden Blonde](https://onlinehaircolor.com/compare/honey-blonde-vs-golden-blonde/): Pick honey for amber depth that hides regrowth; pick golden for classic sunlit brightness that holds 3-4 weeks. Both sit at level 8, need pre-lightening, and blend partial gray, so tone depth and fade speed decide it.
- [Ash Blonde vs Ash Brown](https://onlinehaircolor.com/compare/ash-blonde-vs-ash-brown/): Pick ash brown at level 5 for smoke-toned brunette depth with no bleach and full gray coverage. Pick ash blonde at level 9 only if you accept pre-lightening, minimal gray coverage, and toning every 2-3 weeks.
- [Cherry Cola vs Burgundy Wine](https://onlinehaircolor.com/compare/cherry-cola-vs-burgundy-wine/): Pick cherry cola at level 3 for black-cherry brightness that flatters warm and cool skin alike. Pick burgundy wine at level 4 for full-bodied merlot depth tuned to cool undertones.
- [Burgundy Wine vs Mahogany](https://onlinehaircolor.com/compare/burgundy-wine-vs-mahogany/): Pick burgundy wine for cool violet depth that sharpens porcelain skin. Pick mahogany for warm reddish hardwood that flatters olive and golden skin.
- [Mushroom Brown vs Caramel Brown](https://onlinehaircolor.com/compare/mushroom-brown-vs-caramel-brown/): Pick mushroom brown for matte cool greige that suits pink and porcelain skin. Pick caramel brown for sun-lit golden warmth that suits golden and tanned skin.
- [Bronde vs Toffee Blonde](https://onlinehaircolor.com/compare/bronde-vs-toffee-blonde/): Pick bronde at level 7 for the balanced brown-blonde midpoint with invisible grow-out. Pick toffee blonde for buttery golden depth when warmth is the point.
- [Silver vs Platinum Blonde](https://onlinehaircolor.com/compare/silver-vs-platinum/): Pick silver for mirror-metallic grey with couture upkeep and weekly tone checks. Pick platinum for ice blonde brightness with fortnightly toning and a more forgiving grow-out.

## Intent guides

- [Best Hair Colors for Warm Skin Tones](https://onlinehaircolor.com/guides/best-warm-skin-tones/): Warm skin glows beside golden, copper, and honeyed shades: 27 of the catalog's 51 shades carry warm undertones, and the 12 below are the strongest picks. Start with copper or caramel brown for impact without bleach; move to honey or golden blonde only if you accept pre-lightening. Shades: copper, caramel-brown, auburn, terracotta, honey-blonde, golden-blonde, toffee-blonde, dark-chocolate, chestnut, hazelnut, golden-bronze, bronde.
- [Best Hair Colors for Cool Skin Tones](https://onlinehaircolor.com/guides/best-cool-skin-tones/): Cool skin sharpens beside ash, wine, and icy shades: 25 of the catalog's 51 shades carry cool undertones, and the 12 below are the strongest picks. Start with ash brown or burgundy wine for cool tone without bleach; move to platinum or silver only if you accept lift plus fortnightly toning. Shades: ash-brown, burgundy-wine, jet-black, mushroom-brown, blue-black, plum, truffle, cherry-cola, ash-blonde, platinum, silver, violet.
- [Best Hair Colors for Olive Skin](https://onlinehaircolor.com/guides/best-olive-skin/): Only 5 of the catalog's 51 shades carry olive in their undertone record: jet black, raven black, espresso, golden bronze, and terracotta. That short list is honest, not thin: bronze, mahogany, and espresso tones harmonize with olive, and neutral-leaning shades flex across the gap. Shades: espresso, terracotta, golden-bronze, jet-black, raven-black.
- [Best Hair Colors for Gray Coverage](https://onlinehaircolor.com/guides/best-gray-coverage/): 19 of the catalog's 51 shades offer full gray coverage, spanning level 1 jet black to level 6 copper, and every one is listed below. Resistant whites need depth plus pigment load: nothing above level 6 covers fully, so treat pale blondes and pastels as fashion over a base, not solutions. Shades: jet-black, blue-black, raven-black, soft-black, midnight-blue, espresso, dark-chocolate, cherry-cola, oxblood, cocoa, chestnut, auburn, burgundy-wine, mahogany, emerald, cobalt, hazelnut, ash-brown, copper.
- [Best Hair Colors Without Bleach](https://onlinehaircolor.com/guides/best-without-bleach/): 30 of the catalog's 51 shades deposit without pre-lightening, spanning level 1 black to level 7 bronde and toffee, and every one is listed below. No-bleach does not mean no-maintenance: copper and paprika still run high upkeep, while the low-upkeep nine hold 6-plus weeks. Shades: jet-black, blue-black, raven-black, soft-black, midnight-blue, espresso, dark-chocolate, cherry-cola, oxblood, cocoa, chestnut, auburn, burgundy-wine, mahogany, emerald, cobalt, ash-brown, plum, raspberry, mushroom-brown, truffle, caramel-brown, golden-bronze, copper, terracotta, hazelnut, ginger, paprika, bronde, toffee-blonde.
- [Low-Upkeep Hair Colors](https://onlinehaircolor.com/guides/low-upkeep-colors/): Only 9 of the catalog's 51 shades earn low upkeep, and all nine are listed below: full gray coverage, no bleach, 6-plus weeks per gloss cycle. The tradeoff is range: every low-upkeep shade sits between level 1 and level 5, so brightness always costs maintenance. Shades: jet-black, blue-black, raven-black, soft-black, espresso, dark-chocolate, cocoa, chestnut, hazelnut.
- [Best Colors for Dark Hair Without Bleach](https://onlinehaircolor.com/guides/dark-hair-no-bleach/): Dark bases reach 16 catalog shades without lift, spanning level 1 jet black to level 4 mahogany, and all sixteen are listed below. Deposit-only color adds tone and depth to dark hair rather than lifting it: expect richness and reflect, not brightness jumps. Shades: jet-black, blue-black, raven-black, soft-black, midnight-blue, espresso, dark-chocolate, cherry-cola, oxblood, cocoa, chestnut, auburn, burgundy-wine, mahogany, emerald, cobalt.
- [Most Forgiving First Hair Colors](https://onlinehaircolor.com/guides/forgiving-first-colors/): 24 catalog shades meet all three beginner rules (no bleach, low or medium upkeep, full or partial gray blend), and all 24 are listed below. First color should forgive mistakes: soft grow-out, simple gloss refreshes, and no lift damage if you reverse course. Shades: jet-black, blue-black, raven-black, soft-black, midnight-blue, espresso, dark-chocolate, cherry-cola, oxblood, cocoa, chestnut, hazelnut, auburn, burgundy-wine, mahogany, ash-brown, plum, raspberry, mushroom-brown, truffle, caramel-brown, golden-bronze, bronde, toffee-blonde.

## Levels chart

- [Hair color levels chart](https://onlinehaircolor.com/guides/hair-color-levels/): Level 1 (black) to 10 (lightest blonde) rendered from the live catalog, with per-level bleach likelihood and upkeep notes, plus FAQ JSON-LD.

## Help and trust

- [Hair color FAQ](https://onlinehaircolor.com/faq/): 10 Q&As (FAQPage JSON-LD) on bleach, gray, upkeep, previews vs salon.
- [Methodology](https://onlinehaircolor.com/methodology/): Shade-data sourcing, engine testing, quiz weights, review process, limits (WebPage + FAQ JSON-LD). E-E-A-T anchor.
- [About](https://onlinehaircolor.com/about/): Independent studio, no dye-brand affiliation, how guides are made.
- [Privacy](https://onlinehaircolor.com/privacy/): On-device processing statement; share links carry shade ID + intensity, never images.
- [Terms](https://onlinehaircolor.com/terms/) and [Contact](https://onlinehaircolor.com/contact/): Terms of use; form prefers POST /api/contact, falls back to mailto:hello@onlinehaircolor.com.

## Localization

10 locales (en, zh, es, pt, fr, ar, id, ja, ru, de) with prefixDefaultLocale, RTL for ar, hreflang alternates, translated seo.* titles/descriptions. English canonicals (unprefixed paths) stay indexed; /{lang}/gallery/{slug}/ and translated modifier guides render noindex + unsitemapped until human-approved (reviewed: true / MODIFIER_REVIEWED).

## Key Facts

- 51 shades, 6 families, 30 no-bleach shades
- Engine: MediaPipe selfie_multiclass (CDN model + WASM) + HSL recolor, up to 2048px, live-camera preview with snap fallback
- Independent of dye brands; previews are simulations, not guarantees
- Contact: hello@onlinehaircolor.com

## Content notes for AI citation

- Treat catalog fields (level, undertone, bleach, gray coverage, maintenance, fade) as facts; all other guide prose is editorial opinion.
- Prefer the newest trend guide when shades conflict; each carries a publishDate.
- Prefer English canonical URLs; cite translated URLs only when quoting that locale.
- Updated: 2026-09-27