Convert L'Oreal Professionnel INOA to Paul Mitchell The Color

Q: How many INOA shades have an exact equivalent in The Color?

Of the 35 INOA shades, 32 have an exact equivalent in The Color, 3 approximate. The level (1-10) is universal; what varies is the reflect.

Find the equivalent for each L'Oreal Professionnel INOA shade in Paul Mitchell The Color. 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.

INOA	Name	The Color	Name	Match
1	Black	3N	Dark Brown	Approximate
3	Dark Brown	3N	Dark Brown	Exact
4	Medium Brown	4N	Medium Brown	Exact
5	Light Brown	5N	Light Brown	Exact
6	Dark Blonde	6N	Dark Blonde	Exact
7	Medium Blonde	7N	Medium Blonde	Exact
8	Light Blonde	8N	Light Blonde	Exact
9	Very Light Blonde	9N	Very Light Blonde	Exact
10	Lightest Blonde	10N	Lightest Blonde	Exact
4.0	Deep Medium Brown	4N	Medium Brown	Exact
5.0	Deep Light Brown	5N	Light Brown	Exact
6.0	Deep Dark Blonde	6N	Dark Blonde	Exact
7.0	Deep Medium Blonde	7N	Medium Blonde	Exact
8.0	Deep Light Blonde	8N	Light Blonde	Exact
5.1	Light Ash Brown	5A	Light Ash Brown	Exact
6.1	Dark Ash Blonde	6A	Dark Ash Blonde	Exact
7.1	Medium Ash Blonde	7A	Medium Ash Blonde	Exact
8.1	Light Ash Blonde	8A	Light Ash Blonde	Exact
9.1	Very Light Ash Blonde	9A	Very Light Ash Blonde	Exact
10.1	Lightest Ash Blonde	10N	Lightest Blonde	Approximate
6.11	Dark Deep Ash Blonde	6A	Dark Ash Blonde	Exact
7.11	Medium Deep Ash Blonde	7A	Medium Ash Blonde	Exact
8.11	Light Deep Ash Blonde	8A	Light Ash Blonde	Exact
5.3	Light Golden Brown	5N	Light Brown	Approximate
6.3	Dark Golden Blonde	6G	Dark Golden Blonde	Exact
7.3	Medium Golden Blonde	7G	Medium Golden Blonde	Exact
8.3	Light Golden Blonde	8G	Light Golden Blonde	Exact
6.34	Dark Golden Copper Blonde	6G	Dark Golden Blonde	Exact
7.34	Medium Golden Copper Blonde	7G	Medium Golden Blonde	Exact
5.5	Light Mahogany Brown	5RO	Light Red Brown	Exact
6.5	Dark Mahogany Blonde	6RO	Dark Red Blonde	Exact
6.45	Dark Copper Mahogany Blonde	6C	Dark Copper Blonde	Exact
7.43	Medium Copper Gold Blonde	7C	Medium Copper Blonde	Exact
7.8	Medium Mocha Blonde	7A	Medium Ash Blonde	Exact
8.8	Light Mocha Blonde	8A	Light Ash Blonde	Exact

Of the 35 INOA shades, 32 exact and 3 approximate in this chart with The Color. For example, INOA's 6 maps to The Color's 6N. Red reflects cross over best; golden ones need more adjustment.

INOA writes the reflect with a dot (7.1 = ash blonde); The Color uses a letter after the level (7N = medium natural blonde). The level (1-10) stays the same; what changes when converting is how the reflect is written.

View reverse: Paul Mitchell The Color to L'Oreal Professionnel INOA

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Questions about INOA and The Color

Common questions when converting between these brands

How many INOA shades have an exact equivalent in The Color?

Of the 35 INOA shades, 32 have an exact equivalent in The Color, 3 approximate. 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.

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.

What if the exact shade doesn't exist in the other brand?

The tool shows you the closest available shade. If you need a very specific result, you can combine two shades from the target brand (for example, mixing a natural with an ash to get a soft ash). Blendsor calculates these mixes automatically.

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