Convert Goldwell Topchic to Redken Color Gels Lacquers

Q: How many Topchic shades have an exact equivalent in Color Gels Lacquers?

Of the 109 Topchic shades, 37 have an exact equivalent in Color Gels Lacquers, 45 close, 21 approximate and 6 with no direct equivalent. The level (1-10) is universal; what varies is the reflect.

Find the equivalent for each Goldwell Topchic shade in Redken Color Gels Lacquers. Complete chart with levels, reflects, and match confidence.

Remember that equivalences are approximate. Each brand has proprietary pigments and bases that produce slightly different results. We always recommend doing a strand test when switching brands.

Topchic	Name	Color Gels Lacquers	Name	Match
Level 2
2N	Black	1NN	Midnight	Approximate
2A	Blue Black	2ABn	Cool Ebony	Exact
Level 3
3N	Dark Brown	3NW	Cocoa Bean	Exact
3NN	Dark Brown Extra	3NW	Cocoa Bean	Exact
3NA	Dark Natural Ash Brown	3NW	Cocoa Bean	Close
3VV	Dark Violet MAX	3RO	Mahogany	Approximate
Level 4
4N	Mid Brown	4NN	Double Espresso	Exact
4NN	Mid Brown Extra	4NN	Double Espresso	Exact
4NA	Mid Natural Ash Brown	4NN	Double Espresso	Close
4R@VR	Dark Mahogany Brilliant Elumenated Violet Red	4RV	Cabernet	Close
4G	Chestnut	4WG	Sun Tea	Approximate
4B	Havana Brown	4WG	Sun Tea	Approximate
4R	Dark Mahogany Brilliant	4RV	Cabernet	Exact
4BP	Pearly Couture Brown Dark	4WG	Sun Tea	Approximate
4V	Cyclamen	4NA	Forest	Approximate
Level 5
5N	Light Brown	5NN	Cafe Mocha	Exact
5NN	Light Brown Extra	5NN	Cafe Mocha	Exact
5NA	Light Natural Ash Brown	5NN	Cafe Mocha	Close
5N@BP	Light Brown Elumenated Brown Pearl	5GB	Twilight	Close
5GB	Light Brown Gold Brown	5GB	Twilight	Close
5BG	Light Brown Gold Brown	5GB	Twilight	Exact
5B	Brazil	5GB	Twilight	Close
5K	Mahogany Copper	5GB	Twilight	Approximate
5R	Teak	5RO	Manzanita	Exact
5RR	Deep Red MAX	5RO	Manzanita	Exact
5RB	Dark Red Beech	5RO	Manzanita	Close
5A	Light Ash Brown	5NA	Smoke	Exact
5MB	Dark Jade Brown	5NA	Smoke	Approximate
5BP	Pearly Couture Brown Mid	5GB	Twilight	Close
5VV	Very Violet MAX	5NA	Smoke	Approximate
Level 6
6N	Dark Blonde	6NN	Chocolate Mousse	Exact
6NN	Dark Blonde Extra	6NN	Chocolate Mousse	Exact
6NA	Dark Natural Ash Blonde	6NN	Chocolate Mousse	Close
6NP	Dark Natural Pearl Blonde	6NN	Chocolate Mousse	Close
6G	Tobacco	6GB	Ivy	Exact
6GB	Dark Blonde Gold Brown	6GB	Ivy	Close
6B	Gold Brown	6GB	Ivy	Close
6K	Copper Brilliant	6WG	Mango	Exact
6KG	Dark Copper Gold	6WG	Mango	Close
6KR	Pomegranate	6WG	Mango	Close
6R	Mahogany Brilliant	6RR	Blaze	Exact
6RR	Dramatic Red MAX	6RR	Blaze	Exact
6RB	Mid Red Beech	6RR	Blaze	Close
6RV	Stunning Purple MAX	6RR	Blaze	Close
6A	Dark Ash Blonde	6NA	Granite	Exact
6SB	Silver Brown	6NA	Granite	Close
6MB	Mid Jade Brown	6NA	Granite	Approximate
6BP	Pearly Couture Brown Light	6GB	Ivy	Close
6VV	Vivid Violet MAX	6NA	Granite	Approximate
Level 7
7N	Mid Blonde	7NN	Cocoa Powder	Exact
7NN	Mid Blonde Extra	7NN	Cocoa Powder	Exact
7NA	Mid Natural Ash Blonde	7NN	Cocoa Powder	Close
7NP	Mid Natural Pearl Blonde	7NN	Cocoa Powder	Close
7N@BP	Mid Blonde Elumenated Beige Pearl	7GB	Butterscotch	Close
7N@BK	Mid Blonde Elumenated Beige Copper	7GB	Butterscotch	Close
7OO@GK	Sensational Orange Elumenated Gold Copper	7GB	Butterscotch	Approximate
7RR@RR	Luscious Red Elumenated Intense Red	7RR	Flame	Exact
7SB@BL	Silver Beige Elumenated Blue	7NA	Pewter	Close
7G	Hazel	7GB	Butterscotch	Exact
7GB	Sahara Beige Blonde	7GB	Butterscotch	Close
7BG	Mid Blonde Beige Gold	7GB	Butterscotch	Exact
7B	Safari	7GB	Butterscotch	Close
7BN	Vesuvian	7GB	Butterscotch	Close
7K	Copper Blonde	7GB	Butterscotch	Approximate
7KG	Mid Copper Gold	7GB	Butterscotch	Approximate
7KR	Beryl	7GB	Butterscotch	Approximate
7RR	Luscious Red MAX	7RR	Flame	Exact
7RB	Light Red Beech	7RR	Flame	Close
7RO	Striking Red Copper MAX	7RR	Flame	Close
7A	Mid Ash Blonde	7NA	Pewter	Exact
7SB	Silver Beige	7NA	Pewter	Close
7MB	Light Jade Brown	7NA	Pewter	Approximate
Level 8
8N	Light Blonde	8NN	Creme Brulee	Exact
8NN	Light Blonde Extra	8NN	Creme Brulee	Exact
8NA	Light Natural Ash Blonde	8NN	Creme Brulee	Close
8N@GB	Light Blonde Elumenated Gold Beige	8NG	Safari	Close
8N@BS	Light Blonde Elumenated Beige Silver	8NG	Safari	Close
8N@KK	Light Blonde Elumenated Intense Copper	8WG	Golden Apricot	Close
8CA@PB	Cool Bronze Elumenated Pearl Beige	8NA	Volcanic	Close
8G	Gold Blonde	8NG	Safari	Exact
8GB	Sahara Blonde Light Beige	8NG	Safari	Close
8B	Sea Sand	8NG	Safari	Close
8KN	Topaz	8WG	Golden Apricot	Close
8K	Light Copper Blonde	8WG	Golden Apricot	Exact
8KG	Light Copper Gold	8WG	Golden Apricot	Close
8A	Light Ash Blonde	8NA	Volcanic	Exact
8CA	Light Cool Ash Blonde	8NA	Volcanic	Exact
8SB	Silver Blonde	8NA	Volcanic	Close
Level 9
9N	Very Light Blonde	9N	Mist	Exact
9NN	Very Light Blonde Extra	9N	Mist	Exact
9NA	Very Light Natural Ash Blonde	9N	Mist	Close
9NP	Very Light Natural Pearl Blonde	9N	Mist	Close
9N@BP	Very Light Blonde Elumenated Beige Pearl	9GB	Butter Cream	Close
9G	Very Light Gold Blonde	9GB	Butter Cream	Exact
9GN	Turmaline	9GB	Butter Cream	Close
9GB	Sahara Blonde Extra Light Beige	9GB	Butter Cream	Close
9A	Very Light Ash Blonde	9NA	Sky	Exact
Level 10
10N	Extra Light Blonde	10N	Snow Queen	Exact
10GB	Sahara Pastel Beige Blonde	10N	Snow Queen	Approximate
10A	Pastel Ash Blonde	10N	Snow Queen	Approximate
10P	Pastel Pearl Blonde	10N	Snow Queen	Approximate
10V	Pastel Violet Blonde	10N	Snow Queen	Approximate
Level 11
11N	Special Natural Blonde	10N	Snow Queen	Approximate

No direct equivalent in Color Gels Lacquers (6)

These Topchic shades have no comparable level-and-reflect shade in Color Gels Lacquers. Switching ranges here means adjusting the formula, not swapping one code for another.

11A Special Ash Blonde
11P Special Blonde Pearl
11V Special Blonde Violet
11SV Special Silver Violet Blonde
12BN Ultra-Blonde Beige Natural
12BS Ultra-Blonde Beige Silver

How to read the match: Exact = same level and same reflect · Close = same level, same reflect family · Approximate = same level in natural, or adjacent level with the same reflect. Hover each badge for that row's reason.

Of the 109 Topchic shades, 37 exact, 45 close and 21 approximate in this chart with Color Gels Lacquers. For example, Topchic's 6N maps to Color Gels Lacquers's 6NN. Natural reflects cross over best; iridescent ones need more adjustment. 6 shades have no direct equivalent in Color Gels Lacquers; those cases need a formula adjustment, not a code swap.

Topchic writes the reflect with a letter after the level (7N = medium natural blonde); Color Gels Lacquers uses a double-letter family after the level (5NW = natural warm, NN = natural natural, NA = natural ash). Both brands write the reflect in a similar way, so reading the code across is straightforward.

View reverse: Redken Color Gels Lacquers to Goldwell Topchic

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Questions about Topchic and Color Gels Lacquers

Common questions when converting between these brands

How many Topchic shades have an exact equivalent in Color Gels Lacquers?

Of the 109 Topchic shades, 37 have an exact equivalent in Color Gels Lacquers, 45 close, 21 approximate and 6 with no direct equivalent. The level (1-10) is universal; what varies is the reflect.

Are brand equivalences exact?

No. Equivalences are approximate because each brand uses different pigments, bases, and concentrations. The level (1-10) is universal, but the reflect result may vary. We always recommend doing a strand test when switching brands.

Is the converter also in the app?

Yes. Inside Blendsor you'll find it in Learn → Brand converter and in the chat attach button (+). There the equivalent comes with its confidence level and a warning if the product type changes, and you can send it to the advisor to fine-tune it for your client's base, grays and porosity. Download the app.

Can I mix hair color from different brands?

It's not recommended. Each brand formulates its products with specific chemistry (pH, alkalizing agent, pigment system). Mixing brands can create unpredictable reactions and unwanted results. Always use color and developer from the same brand.

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