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Ellen Wile - Color Systematics & Color Codes Explained

Ellen Wille is one of the best-known European manufacturers of high-quality wigs. The Berlin-based company is particularly renowned for its elaborate color palette. In this article, we explain all of Ellen Wille's color codes in an easy-to-understand way.
Thomas Herrmann
Thomas Herrmann Ratgeber-Autor · La Peruca Berlin
·🗓 2026-09-22 12:55:01 +0200 · 🕐 3 Min. Lesezeit
Ellen Wile - Farbsystematik & Farbcodes erklärt

The Ellen Wille Color System

Ellen Wille builds colors in a modular way: a base tone + optional additional terms that describe the character of the color.

Code / Name

Meaning

Example / Effect

Rooted

Darker roots, simulating natural hair regrowth

Particularly natural appearance

Mix

A blend of several similar color shades

Depth, vibrant look — never monotone

Lighted

Lighter highlights around the face (framing)

Fresh, more youthful appearance

Tipped

Lighter hair tips

Modern ombre-like effect

Shaded

Older term for Rooted

Like Rooted: darker, natural roots

Human Hair (HH)

Human hair wig or human hair component

Can be styled freely, most natural look

 

How do you read an Ellen Wille color name?

Example: "Bernstein Rooted" = warm amber-brown + dark roots. "Chocolate Mix" = chocolate brown + mixed color effect.

Color name (base tone) + additional term (color character) — that is the principle. The color name is always first, the effect always follows.


The most important color names at Ellen Wille

Color name

Color character / description

Bernstein / Bernstein Rooted

Warm golden brown — one of the most popular brown shades

Chocolate / Chocolate Mix

Rich chocolate dark brown with nuances

Dark Sand Rooted

Warm dark blonde with roots — very natural

Sandy Blonde Rooted

Light, natural sand blonde with roots

Champagne Mix

Light, cool blonde with mixing effect

Pearl Mix

Light gray-white with fine nuances

Silver Mix

Modern silver gray with depth

Smoke Mix

Cool dark gray with mixed character

Aubergine Mix

Deep red-violet with color nuances

Candy Blonde Rooted

Warm light blonde with a dark root


Important: Color names such as "Amber" or "Chocolate" are proprietary names. They cannot be directly compared with the color names of other manufacturers.

 

Color palette by group

Blonde shades

From light Champagne and warm Sandy Blonde to vibrant Candy Blonde. For a natural effect, always choose variants with the "Rooted" addition.

Brown shades

Amber, Chocolate, and Dark Sand are the bestsellers. Warm brown shades with a blended character look particularly vibrant.

Gray and silver shades

Pearl Mix, Silver Mix, and Smoke Mix — a modern, groomed gray spectrum. Popular with customers who want to stylishly highlight their natural gray tone.

Red shades

Aubergine, Copper, and related tones — from warm copper to deep aubergine-violet.

 

We are here for you

 Do you have any further questions or would you like personal advice? Our team is happy to help you.

  • Phone: 030/89409449
  • Address: Forststr. 20, 12163 Berlin
  • Email: info@laperuca.de
  • Opening hours: Mon.–Fri. 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
  • Benefit: 14-day return policy

 

What does "rooted" mean at Ellen Wille?

Rooted
means that the wig has a darker hairline, simulating
natural hair regrowth. It is one of the most popular color features because it
looks particularly natural.

What is the difference between Rooted and Mix?

Rooted refers exclusively to the darker base. Mix means that several
similar shades are blended throughout the entire length. Both can also
occur in combination.

Can I compare Ellen Wille colors with other manufacturers?

Not directly. Every manufacturer uses their own color names. "Amber Rooted" is not identical to a similarly named shade from another manufacturer.

Where can I find the current Ellen Wille color chart?

The official color chart is available for download on the Ellen Wille website. You are also welcome to view original color rings at our studio.

Thomas Herrmann
Autor dieses Ratgebers

Thomas Herrmann

Hairstylist · Visagist · Zweithaar-Experte

Certified hairstylist & make-up artist30+ years of proffessional experienceContactskin & HairweavingStaatl. gepr. Friseur & Visagist30+ Jahre BerufserfahrungContactskin · Hairweaving · BondingAderans Hair Center Berlin (2015–2024)

Thomas Herrmann verfügt über mehr als 30 Jahre Erfahrung in der Friseur- und Visagistik. Nach Stationen bei Aderans Hair Center Berlin und Henkel & Schwarzkopf ist er seit September 2024 Zweithaar-Experte bei La Peruca GmbH – und teilt sein Wissen regelmäßig in diesen Ratgeber-Artikeln.

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