Convert L'Oreal Professionnel INOA to Pravana ChromaSilk

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

Of the 35 INOA shades, 33 have an exact equivalent in ChromaSilk, 2 approximate. The level (1-10) is universal; what varies is the reflect.

Find the equivalent for each L'Oreal Professionnel INOA shade in Pravana ChromaSilk. 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	ChromaSilk	Name	Match
Level 1
1	Black	2N	Black	Approximate
Level 3
3	Dark Brown	3N	Dark Brown	Exact
Level 4
4	Medium Brown	4N	Medium Brown	Exact
4.0	Deep Medium Brown	4N	Medium Brown	Exact
Level 5
5	Light Brown	5N	Light Brown	Exact
5.0	Deep Light Brown	5N	Light Brown	Exact
5.1	Light Ash Brown	5.1	Light Ash Brown	Exact
5.3	Light Golden Brown	5.3	Light Golden Brown	Exact
5.5	Light Mahogany Brown	5.6	Light Red Brown	Exact
Level 6
6	Dark Blonde	6N	Dark Blonde	Exact
6.0	Deep Dark Blonde	6N	Dark Blonde	Exact
6.1	Dark Ash Blonde	6.1	Dark Ash Blonde	Exact
6.11	Dark Deep Ash Blonde	6.1	Dark Ash Blonde	Exact
6.3	Dark Golden Blonde	6.3	Dark Golden Blonde	Exact
6.34	Dark Golden Copper Blonde	6.3	Dark Golden Blonde	Exact
6.5	Dark Mahogany Blonde	6.6	Dark Red Blonde	Exact
6.45	Dark Copper Mahogany Blonde	6.4	Dark Copper Blonde	Exact
Level 7
7	Medium Blonde	7N	Medium Blonde	Exact
7.0	Deep Medium Blonde	7N	Medium Blonde	Exact
7.1	Medium Ash Blonde	7.1	Medium Ash Blonde	Exact
7.11	Medium Deep Ash Blonde	7.1	Medium Ash Blonde	Exact
7.3	Medium Golden Blonde	7.3	Medium Golden Blonde	Exact
7.34	Medium Golden Copper Blonde	7.3	Medium Golden Blonde	Exact
7.43	Medium Copper Gold Blonde	7.4	Medium Copper Blonde	Exact
7.8	Medium Mocha Blonde	7.1	Medium Ash Blonde	Exact
Level 8
8	Light Blonde	8N	Light Blonde	Exact
8.0	Deep Light Blonde	8N	Light Blonde	Exact
8.1	Light Ash Blonde	8.1	Light Ash Blonde	Exact
8.11	Light Deep Ash Blonde	8.1	Light Ash Blonde	Exact
8.3	Light Golden Blonde	8.3	Light Golden Blonde	Exact
8.8	Light Mocha Blonde	8.1	Light Ash Blonde	Exact
Level 9
9	Very Light Blonde	9N	Very Light Blonde	Exact
9.1	Very Light Ash Blonde	9.1	Very Light Ash Blonde	Exact
Level 10
10	Lightest Blonde	10N	Lightest Blonde	Exact
10.1	Lightest Ash Blonde	10N	Lightest Blonde	Approximate

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 35 INOA shades, 33 exact and 2 approximate in this chart with ChromaSilk. For example, INOA's 6 maps to ChromaSilk's 6N. Golden reflects cross over best; ash ones need more adjustment.

INOA writes the reflect with a dot (7.1 = ash blonde); ChromaSilk 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: Pravana ChromaSilk to L'Oreal Professionnel INOA

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Questions about INOA and ChromaSilk

Common questions when converting between these brands

How many INOA shades have an exact equivalent in ChromaSilk?

Of the 35 INOA shades, 33 have an exact equivalent in ChromaSilk, 2 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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