Darkest Shade
#1
Jet Black
An intense, defined black shade. Best considered for users whose natural hair has no visible brown undertones.
Musthair Expert Guide
A natural look starts with the right color.
Explore color codes, undertones, and gray-blend percentages in a clear way to help your hair system blend seamlessly with your natural hair.
Screen brightness, ambient lighting, and camera settings can make colors appear different. For an accurate match, we recommend using a physical color ring or providing a hair sample.
Understand the Color Codes
Each part of the code provides different information.
The main number indicates the depth level, ASH identifies a cool undertone, and the numbers after 1B show the gray/white hair blend.
20Musthair color options
2Ash / cool tones
8Gray-blend percentages
1–7
Depth level
In general, lower numbers appear darker and higher numbers appear lighter. Matching the depth level of your natural hair is the first step.
ASH
Ash and cool undertone
ASH-coded colors reduce red, orange, and golden reflections. Compare these options when your natural hair has a muted, cool appearance.
%
Gray / white hair percentage
In the 1B05–1B80 series, the final two digits indicate the approximate gray-hair percentage. Choose according to the actual amount of gray in the sides and back of your hair, not according to age.
All Colors
Find the shade closest to your natural hair.
Darkest Shade
Deep Black
#1A
Black
A dark black option close to jet black that can appear softer in natural light.
Soft Black
#1B+
Dark Natural Black
A dark black shade with a softer, more natural transition than a sharp jet-black look.
Popular Choice
#1B
Natural Black
A core Musthair shade that provides a natural appearance between black and very dark brown.
Near Black
#2
Very Dark Brown
A shade that appears close to black at first glance, with more noticeable brown reflections in daylight.
Natural Brown
#3
Dark Brown
A dark, balanced hair color with a clearly defined brown character.
Balanced Shade
#4
Medium Dark Brown
A shade lighter than dark brown that can blend with warm or neutral undertones.
Cool Undertone
#4ASH
Ash Dark Brown
A more muted, cool dark brown with reduced red and warm reflections.
Medium Depth
#5
Medium Brown
A balanced, natural medium brown between dark and light brown.
Light Brown
#6
Light Brown
A soft brown shade lighter than medium brown and approaching dark blonde.
Warm Dark Blonde
#7
Dark Blonde
A shade between light brown and dark blonde that may show warm reflections in daylight.
Cool Dark Blonde
#7ASH
Ash Dark Blonde
A muted, cool dark-blonde shade with reduced golden, orange, and red reflections.
Very Light Gray
#1B05
5% Gray-Blend Natural Black
A very subtle scattering of gray/white hair within a natural-black base shade.
Lightly Graying
#1B10
10% Gray-Blend Natural Black
A noticeable but light gray blend that preserves the overall dark appearance.
Noticeable Gray
#1B20
20% Gray-Blend Natural Black
A balanced gray blend that retains a predominantly dark appearance.
Balanced Graying
#1B30
30% Gray-Blend Natural Black
A naturally graying appearance with more visible gray strands.
Salt and Pepper
#1B40
40% Gray-Blend Natural Black
A defined salt-and-pepper appearance with both dark and gray hair clearly visible.
Even Blend
#1B50
50% Gray-Blend Natural Black
A balanced appearance with approximately equal proportions of dark and gray hair.
Gray-Dominant
#1B60
60% Gray-Blend Natural Black
A blend in which gray hair begins to appear more dominant than dark hair.
High Gray
#1B80
80% Gray-Blend Natural Black
A predominantly gray/white shade with a small amount of natural black.
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Undertone Comparison
The same depth, a different character.
Even when the depth level is correct, a mismatched undertone can make the hair system look different from the hair at the sides and back.
W
Natural / Warm Tones
These shades may show brown, golden, or slightly warm reflections under light.
- Compare shades #3, #4, #5, #6, and #7.
- They may be more suitable when your natural hair has red or golden reflections.
- Check the color in natural daylight.
A
Ash / Cool Tones
They appear more muted and neutral, with fewer warm, red, or orange reflections.
- Compare shades #4ASH and #7ASH.
- They may be suitable when your natural hair looks grayish, muted, or cool.
- Do not make your final decision under artificial yellow lighting.
Gray-Blend Series
Choose the gray percentage to match your natural hair.
As the amount of gray/white hair added to the 1B base shade increases, the appearance progresses from dark black to predominantly gray.
| Code | Gray Percentage | Overall Appearance |
|---|---|---|
| #1B05 | 5% | Very light, sparse gray |
| #1B10 | 10% | Lightly Graying |
| #1B20 | 20% | Predominantly dark with noticeable gray |
| #1B30 | 30% | Natural, balanced graying |
| #1B40 | 40% | Defined salt-and-pepper appearance |
| #1B50 | 50% | Approximately equal dark and gray |
| #1B60 | 60% | Predominantly gray appearance |
| #1B80 | 80% | Mostly gray / white |
Accurate Color Matching
Three reliable methods.
On-screen comparison is a useful starting point. For the most natural result, use one or more of the methods below.
Photo in Natural Light
Take unfiltered photos of the right, left, and back sections of your hair. Your hair should be dry, preferably photographed in daylight near a window.
Physical Color Ring
Compare the color swatch beside the hair at the sides and back where the system will blend. Check it both indoors and in natural daylight.
Send a Hair Sample
For the most precise comparison, our specialists can assess an untreated hair sample taken from the side or back area.
