Kenra Color uses the level + letter format:
- N = Natural (.0)
- A = Ash (.1)
- G = Gold (.3)
- C = Copper (.4)
- R = Red (.6)
Kenra is known for consistent gray coverage and predictable results. Very popular in the North American market.
Complete chart · 74 shades
Kenra Color Chart: Kenra Color & Permanent
Browse all Kenra Professional shades in one place. This chart includes its two permanent ranges with approximate color swatches.
Kenra uses the American system: level + reflect letter (7A = medium ash blonde, 6G = dark golden blonde). N = natural, A = ash, G = gold, C = copper, R = red.
The chart brings together Kenra Professional's two ranges: Kenra Color and Permanent Color, both permanent. Each shade is labeled with its line.
Permanent Color: manufacturer's chart (US, 2026-09-21)
Level 1 — Black
1 shades 1N Natural Black Permanent Color
Level 3 — Dark brown
3 shades 3N Dark Natural Brown Permanent Color
3NUA Dark Natural Ultra Ash Brown Permanent Color
3VR Dark Violet Red Brown Permanent Color
Level 4 — Medium brown
6 shades 4N Natural Brown Permanent Color
4A Medium Ash Brown Permanent Color
4BC Medium Brown Copper Permanent Color
4RB Medium Red Brown Permanent Color
4RR Medium Red Red Brown Permanent Color
4B Medium Brown/Beige Permanent Color
Level 5 — Light brown
15 shades 5N Light Natural Brown Permanent Color
5NB Light Natural Brown Permanent Color
5NA Light Natural Ash Brown Permanent Color
5A Light Ash Brown Permanent Color
5NUA Light Natural Ultra Ash Brown Permanent Color
5UA Light Ultra Ash Brown Permanent Color
5G Light Gold Brown Permanent Color
5GB Light Gold Beige Brown Permanent Color
5C Light Copper Brown Permanent Color
5RC Light Red Copper Brown Permanent Color
5R Light Red Brown Permanent Color
5RB Light Red Brown Permanent Color
5RV Light Red Violet Brown Permanent Color
5VR Light Violet Red Brown Permanent Color
5B Light Brown/Beige Permanent Color
Level 6 — Dark blonde
16 shades 6N Dark Natural Blonde Permanent Color
6NB Dark Natural Brown Blonde Permanent Color
6NA Dark Natural Ash Blonde Permanent Color
6A Dark Ash Blonde Permanent Color
6AA Dark Ash Ash Blonde Permanent Color
6NUA Dark Natural Ultra Ash Blonde Permanent Color
6G Dark Gold Blonde Permanent Color
6C Dark Copper Blonde Permanent Color
6BC Dark Brown Copper Blonde Permanent Color
6RC Dark Red Copper Blonde Permanent Color
6CN Dark Copper Natural Blonde Permanent Color
6R Dark Red Blonde Permanent Color
6RR Dark Intense Red Blonde Permanent Color
6RB Dark Red Brown Blonde Permanent Color
6RV Dark Red Violet Blonde Permanent Color
6B Dark Brown/Beige Blonde Permanent Color
Level 7 — Medium blonde
13 shades 7N Medium Natural Blonde Permanent Color
7NB Medium Natural Brown Blonde Permanent Color
7NA Medium Natural Ash Blonde Permanent Color
7A Medium Ash Blonde Permanent Color
7AA Medium Ash Ash Blonde Permanent Color
7SM Medium Silver Metallic Blonde Permanent Color
7UA Medium Ultra Ash Blonde Permanent Color
7G Medium Gold Blonde Permanent Color
7BC Medium Brown Copper Blonde Permanent Color
7CN Medium Copper Natural Blonde Permanent Color
7RR Medium Intense Red Blonde Permanent Color
7RB Medium Red Brown Blonde Permanent Color
7B Medium Brown/Beige Blonde Permanent Color
Level 8 — Light blonde
11 shades 8N Light Natural Blonde Permanent Color
8NA Light Natural Ash Blonde Permanent Color
8A Light Ash Blonde Permanent Color
8AA Light Ash Ash Blonde Permanent Color
8SM Light Silver Metallic Blonde Permanent Color
8VM Light Violet Metallic Blonde Permanent Color
8G Light Gold Blonde Permanent Color
8GB Light Gold Brown/Beige Blonde Permanent Color
8C Light Copper Blonde Permanent Color
8RoM Light Rose Metallic Blonde Permanent Color
8B Light Brown/Beige Blonde Permanent Color
Level 9 — Very light blonde
5 shades 9N Very Light Natural Blonde Permanent Color
9A Very Light Ash Blonde Permanent Color
9UA Very Light Ultra Ash Blonde Permanent Color
9VM Very Light Violet Metallic Blonde Permanent Color
9GB Very Light Gold Brown/Beige Blonde Permanent Color
Level 10 — Extra light blonde
4 shades 10N Lightest Natural Blonde Permanent Color
10A Lightest Ash Blonde Permanent Color
10SM Lightest Silver Metallic Blonde Permanent Color
10B Lightest Brown/Beige Blonde Permanent Color
Professional guide
Kenra numbering system
Permanent Color equivalents in other brands
One shade per level of Permanent Color with its closest equivalent in other professional brands of the same type. These are orientative matches calculated by level and reflect: every brand uses its own pigments and bases, so always strand-test when switching.
| Permanent Color | Koleston Perfect ME+ | Igora Royal | Majirel |
|---|---|---|---|
1N Natural Black | 2/0 ≈ | 1-0 = | 1 = |
3N Dark Natural Brown | 3/0 = | 3-0 = | 3 = |
4N Natural Brown | 4/0 = | 4-0 = | 4 = |
5N Light Natural Brown | 5/0 = | 5-0 = | 5 = |
6N Dark Natural Blonde | 6/0 = | 6-0 = | 6 = |
7N Medium Natural Blonde | 7/0 = | 7-0 = | 7 = |
8N Light Natural Blonde | 8/0 = | 8-0 = | 8 = |
9N Very Light Natural Blonde | 9/0 = | 9-0 = | 9 = |
10N Lightest Natural Blonde | 10/0 = | 10-0 = | 10 = |
= direct match · ≈ approximate match
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