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27 and 613 Wig Colors Explained: Choosing the Right Blend, Texture, and Length

See what 27, 613, and 27/613 mean on a wig, then match the color blend to the right texture, length, and cap for a natural part.

Quick Answer

A 27/613 wig blends warm, ginger-toned strawberry blonde (color 27) with pale platinum blonde (613) so the color reads as a multi-tonal, sun-kissed shift instead of one flat shade. The closest style to that effect in the current lineup is the SALON Luxurious Undetectable HD Lace Brown Blonde Highlighs Long Wave Remy Human Hair Wig, which layers brown-to-blonde highlights through long waves so the tonal contrast stays visible instead of blending into a flat block. Pick it if the whole point of searching 27/613 is that dimension. If you’d rather skip color blending altogether and wear one steady, easier-to-track shade, the 14 Inch Silky Straight #12 Monofilament 100% Indian Remy Human Hair Wig gives you a single light-brown tone with a monofilament part that still looks natural at the root, without the maintenance a two-tone blend brings.

Want a Blended Blonde Look Instead of One Flat Color?

If what drew you to a 27/613 search was the dimension, a wavy, highlighted style will show that off far better than a single-color wig ever could. Most people picturing 27/613 aren’t imagining a flat dye job; they want warmer roots that visibly lighten toward the ends. That’s exactly what the SALON Luxurious Undetectable HD Lace Brown Blonde Highlighs Long Wave Wig is built for: it combines brown blonde highlights with a long wave pattern, and the waves keep the lighter pieces separated instead of compressing them together. The HD lace front also means the color transition starts right at the hairline instead of being hidden under a visible cap edge. If a blend isn’t actually the priority and you just want one consistent depth of color, the solid-tone options below are the better fit.

Choosing a Solid Color If You Want Less Maintenance Than a Blend

A blended color looks great in photos, but it also means tracking a growing line between two tones as your part shifts. If you like the general idea of 27/613 but don’t want that upkeep, a solid single-depth shade solves the problem outright. The lineup includes four solid options: a near-black #1 body wave, a #3 deep brown straight style, a #4 medium brown curly style, and a #12 light brown straight style on a monofilament base. Of those, the #12 monofilament wig sits closest in overall lightness to a blended blonde look without the two-tone maintenance, while the #1 body wave wig goes the opposite direction for buyers who decide they’d rather have strong, dark contrast instead of anything blonde at all. Neither needs the same regrowth attention a 27/613 blend does, since there’s no lighter section to maintain separately from the root color.

Matching Texture to a Multi-Tonal Blonde Look

Texture changes how visible a color blend actually looks once the hair is on. Waves, like the pattern on the SALON Brown Blonde Highlighs wig, keep individual sections of hair separated enough that a lighter tone reads clearly against the darker base. Curls do the opposite: the tight coil pattern on the 16 Inch Curly #4 Lace Front Wig brings strands close together, so a gradual color shift would look more solid and less distinct — which is fine if you’ve already decided on one flat tone rather than a blend. Straight hair, like the 10 Inch Silky Straight #3 Full Lace Wig or the 14 Inch Silky Straight #12 Monofilament Wig, shows the cleanest, sharpest finish of a single color with almost no tonal variation, making it the right call once you’ve settled on a solid shade rather than a blended one.

Picking a Length for a Gradual Root-to-Tip Effect

Length affects how much room a color transition has to develop. A longer style, such as the 20 Inch Body Wave Natural Black 360 Lace Wig, gives more physical distance between root and tip, which is what makes a gradual root-to-tip effect look intentional rather than abrupt. Shorter styles compress that space: the 10-inch full lace and 14-inch monofilament straight wigs don’t leave much room for a slow color shift, which is part of why they work better for buyers who’ve already chosen a solid tone instead of a blend. The 16-inch body wave and curly lace front wigs sit in between, long enough to show some movement but still manageable for daily styling.

Lace and Cap Construction for a Natural-Looking Part

Whatever color depth you land on, the cap underneath decides how natural your part and hairline look day to day. Full lace, as on the 10 Inch Silky Straight #3 Wig, lets you part or pull the hair back from any point across the whole cap. 360 lace, used on the 20 Inch Body Wave Natural Black Wig, opens up parting around the entire perimeter while keeping a wig cap base at the crown, which suits buyers who like updos or pulled-back styles. Lace front construction, on the SALON Brown Blonde Highlighs Wig, the 16 Inch Body Wave #1 Wig, and the 16 Inch Curly #4 Wig, keeps the front hairline natural-looking without needing a full-cap lace. Monofilament, on the 14 Inch Silky Straight #12 Wig, creates a natural-looking single part at the crown rather than an all-over lace base.

Comparison Table

ProductTextureLengthLace/CapBest For
10 Inch Silky Straight #3 Full Lace Wigs 100% Indian Remy Human HairStraight10 inchFull laceCompact, solid deep-brown color with all-over parting
SALON Luxurious Undetectable HD Lace Brown Blonde Highlighs Long Wave Remy Human Hair WigsWavyLong waveLace front, HD laceBlended, multi-tonal blonde look
16 Inch Body Wave #1 Lace Front Wigs 100% Indian Remy Human HairBody wave16 inchLace frontDeep, solid dark contrast
16 Inch Curly #4 Lace Front Wigs 100% Indian Remy Human HairCurly16 inchLace frontSolid medium-brown color with defined curl
20 Inch Body Wave Natural Black 360 Lace Wigs 100% Indian Remy Human HairBody wave20 inch360 laceLongest length with room for a gradual transition and versatile parting
14 Inch Silky Straight #12 Monofilament 100% Indian Remy Human HairStraight14 inchMonofilamentSolid light-brown color with a natural, low-maintenance part

10 Inch Silky Straight #3 Full Lace Wigs 100% Indian Remy Human Hair

For buyers who decided a solid color makes more sense than a blend, this wig delivers a compact, deep-brown #3 shade on a full lace cap, so you can part it anywhere across the crown. The straight finish keeps that single tone looking even and uniform from root to end. 10 Inch Silky Straight #3 Full Lace Wigs 100% Indian Remy Human Hair

SALON Luxurious Undetectable HD Lace Brown Blonde Highlighs Long Wave Remy Human Hair Wigs

This is the pick for the 27/613 search itself: brown blonde highlights running through long waves give that same warm-to-light contrast, and the wave pattern keeps each tone visible instead of muddying together. The HD lace front lets the color start right at the hairline. Buyers who want one flat shade instead should look at the solid-color options rather than this one. SALON Luxurious Undetectable HD Lace Brown Blonde Highlighs Long Wave Remy Human Hair Wigs

16 Inch Body Wave #1 Lace Front Wigs 100% Indian Remy Human Hair

Want the opposite end of the color spectrum instead of anything blonde? This near-black #1 shade on soft body waves gives strong, solid contrast with movement that a straight style wouldn’t offer, all on a lace front cap. 16 Inch Body Wave #1 Lace Front Wigs 100% Indian Remy Human Hair

16 Inch Curly #4 Lace Front Wigs 100% Indian Remy Human Hair

Defined curls compress a color into one visual block rather than showing a gradual shift, which makes this medium-brown #4 style a strong match for anyone who wants texture and personality without color blending to maintain. 16 Inch Curly #4 Lace Front Wigs 100% Indian Remy Human Hair

20 Inch Body Wave Natural Black 360 Lace Wigs 100% Indian Remy Human Hair

At 20 inches, this is the longest option in the group, giving the most physical room for a gradual color effect if you decide to color or style it that way later. The 360 lace base opens parting around the full perimeter, which suits buyers who like pulled-back or updo styles in a natural black tone. 20 Inch Body Wave Natural Black 360 Lace Wigs 100% Indian Remy Human Hair

14 Inch Silky Straight #12 Monofilament 100% Indian Remy Human Hair

This light-brown #12 shade sits closest to a blended blonde in overall lightness without the two-tone upkeep. The monofilament base creates a natural-looking single part at the crown, and the straight finish keeps the color even from root to end. 14 Inch Silky Straight #12 Monofilament 100% Indian Remy Human Hair

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FAQ

What does 27/613 actually mean on a wig?

It refers to a two-tone color combination: 27 is a warm, ginger-toned strawberry blonde, and 613 is a pale platinum blonde. Together they create a blended look with warmer roots fading into lighter ends rather than one flat shade throughout.

Is a “27 piece” wig the same thing as a 27-color wig?

No. “27 piece” typically refers to a hairstyling or quick-weave technique using a set number of hair sections, while “27” as a color code describes a specific strawberry-blonde shade. The two terms use the same number but describe different things.

Will a blended color like 27/613 show regrowth faster than a solid shade?

Often, yes. A visible shift between a darker root tone and a lighter blended section tends to become noticeable sooner than a single, consistent color depth, since there’s more contrast at the line where the two tones meet.

How do I know if a specific wig’s exact shade matches the 27/613 photos I’ve seen?

Color names and codes can vary slightly between listings, so check the current photos and color details on the individual product page at LaceWigsBuy before ordering to confirm the exact tone you’re getting.

Are these wigs made with real human hair?

Yes, each of the styles covered here is made with 100% Indian Remy human hair, according to their listings, so they can be styled, parted, and heat-styled the way natural hair typically is.

What should I know about returns before I alter the wig?

Return and exchange terms can change, so review the current returns and exchanges information on the official LaceWigsBuy website before cutting, coloring, or otherwise altering the hair or lace.

For more on matching color to texture, see Blonde Wigs with Bangs: Choosing the Right Shade, Texture, and Length and Wet and Wavy Human Hair Wigs: How to Choose Length, Color, and Cap Style.

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