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Equivalences across 4 brands

Level 3 Red (/6)

Dark Brown Red — code comparison across 4 professional brands.

Brand / Line
Code
Name
Type
Kenra Professional Permanent Color
3VR
Dark Violet Red Brown
Permanent
Redken Shades EQ Gloss
03R
Roxy Red
Demi-permanent
Redken Color Gels Lacquers
3RB
Mahogany
Permanent
Salerm Cosmetics Salermvison
3,65
Brown Dark Reddish Mahogany
Permanent

All codes represent the same level (3) and reflect (red). Chemical formulation differs between brands — results may vary slightly.

Other reflects at level 3

Level 3 Natural 31 brands Level 3 Ash 5 brands Level 3 Mahogany 4 brands

Red reflect at other levels

Level 4 Medium Brown 12 brands Level 5 Light Brown 20 brands Level 6 Dark Blonde 23 brands Level 7 Medium Blonde 16 brands Level 8 Light Blonde 3 brands
Professional colorimetry

Level 3 Red: what it means

Level 3 corresponds to a dark brown on the universal colorimetry scale (1 = black, 10 = lightest blonde). It measures the lightness or darkness of hair, independent of the reflect.

The red (.6) reflect is the most intense and vibrant. It adds a pure red undertone creating striking, high-personality results. Requires frequent maintenance as red is the pigment that fades fastest.

Each brand codes level and reflect differently. The table above shows how the major professional brands name this same shade: level 3, red reflect.

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Questions about level 3 red

Brand equivalences

Each brand uses its own naming system. For example, a level 3 red is 3VR in Permanent Color, 03R in Shades EQ Gloss, 3RB in Color Gels Lacquers, 3,65 in Salermvison. Although codes differ, they all represent the same level and reflect.

Level and reflect equivalences are a useful reference, but not identical. Each brand has its own chemical formulation, pigments and technology. Two "equivalent" codes will produce similar but not identical results. Factors like natural base, porosity and color history affect the final outcome.

Generally yes. If you maintain the same level and reflect, the result will be very similar. However, a strand test is recommended when switching brands for the first time, as formulation differences can produce slightly different nuances.

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