Convert L'Oreal Professionnel INOA to Redken Color Gels Lacquers

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

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

Find the equivalent for each L'Oreal Professionnel INOA 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.

INOA	Name	Color Gels Lacquers	Name	Match
Level 1
1	Black	1NN	Midnight	Exact
Level 3
3	Dark Brown	3NW	Cocoa Bean	Exact
Level 4
4	Medium Brown	4NN	Double Espresso	Exact
4.0	Deep Medium Brown	4NN	Double Espresso	Exact
Level 5
5	Light Brown	5NN	Cafe Mocha	Exact
5.0	Deep Light Brown	5NN	Cafe Mocha	Exact
5.1	Light Ash Brown	5NA	Smoke	Exact
5.3	Light Golden Brown	5GB	Twilight	Exact
5.5	Light Mahogany Brown	5RO	Manzanita	Exact
Level 6
6	Dark Blonde	6NN	Chocolate Mousse	Exact
6.0	Deep Dark Blonde	6NN	Chocolate Mousse	Exact
6.1	Dark Ash Blonde	6NA	Granite	Exact
6.11	Dark Deep Ash Blonde	6NA	Granite	Exact
6.3	Dark Golden Blonde	6GB	Ivy	Exact
6.34	Dark Golden Copper Blonde	6GB	Ivy	Exact
6.5	Dark Mahogany Blonde	6RR	Blaze	Exact
6.45	Dark Copper Mahogany Blonde	6WG	Mango	Exact
Level 7
7	Medium Blonde	7NN	Cocoa Powder	Exact
7.0	Deep Medium Blonde	7NN	Cocoa Powder	Exact
7.1	Medium Ash Blonde	7NA	Pewter	Exact
7.11	Medium Deep Ash Blonde	7NA	Pewter	Exact
7.3	Medium Golden Blonde	7GB	Butterscotch	Exact
7.34	Medium Golden Copper Blonde	7GB	Butterscotch	Exact
7.43	Medium Copper Gold Blonde	7GB	Butterscotch	Approximate
7.8	Medium Mocha Blonde	7NA	Pewter	Exact
Level 8
8	Light Blonde	8NN	Creme Brulee	Exact
8.0	Deep Light Blonde	8NN	Creme Brulee	Exact
8.1	Light Ash Blonde	8NA	Volcanic	Exact
8.11	Light Deep Ash Blonde	8NA	Volcanic	Exact
8.3	Light Golden Blonde	8NG	Safari	Exact
8.8	Light Mocha Blonde	8NA	Volcanic	Exact
Level 9
9	Very Light Blonde	9N	Mist	Exact
9.1	Very Light Ash Blonde	9NA	Sky	Exact
Level 10
10	Lightest Blonde	10N	Snow Queen	Exact
10.1	Lightest Ash Blonde	10N	Snow Queen	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 Color Gels Lacquers. For example, INOA's 6 maps to Color Gels Lacquers's 6NN. Natural reflects cross over best; copper ones need more adjustment.

INOA writes the reflect with a dot (7.1 = ash blonde); Color Gels Lacquers uses a double-letter family after the level (5NW = natural warm, NN = natural natural, NA = natural ash). The level (1-10) stays the same; what changes when converting is how the reflect is written.

View reverse: Redken Color Gels Lacquers to L'Oreal Professionnel INOA

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Questions about INOA and Color Gels Lacquers

Common questions when converting between these brands

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

Of the 35 INOA shades, 33 have an exact equivalent in Color Gels Lacquers, 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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