Convert Pravana ChromaSilk to Redken Color Gels Lacquers

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

Of the 105 ChromaSilk shades, 34 have an exact equivalent in Color Gels Lacquers, 51 close and 20 approximate. The level (1-10) is universal; what varies is the reflect.

Find the equivalent for each Pravana ChromaSilk 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.

ChromaSilk	Name	Color Gels Lacquers	Name	Match
Level 1
1N	Black	1NW	Midnight	Exact
Level 3
3N	Dark Brown	3NN	Black Coffee	Exact
3NT7	Dark Neutral Violet Brown	3NN	Black Coffee	Close
3.11	Dark Intense Green Brown	3NN	Black Coffee	Approximate
3.99	Dark Intense Blue Brown	3NN	Black Coffee	Approximate
Level 4
4N	Brown	4NN	Coffee Grounds	Exact
4.66	Dark Intense Red Brown	4RR	Lava	Close
4.77	Dark Intense Violet Brown	4VRo	Violet Rose	Close
4.20	Bright Beige Brown	4VRo	Violet Rose	Exact
4.37	Golden Violet Brown	4NG	Pecan	Close
4.3	Golden Brown	4NG	Pecan	Exact
4.4	Copper Brown	4WG	Sun Tea	Exact
4.45	Copper Mahogany Brown	4WG	Sun Tea	Close
4.52	Mahogany Beige Brown	4RR	Lava	Approximate
4.56	Mahogany Red Brown	4RR	Lava	Approximate
Level 5
5N	Light Brown	5NN	Cafe Mocha	Exact
5NT3	Light Neutral Golden Brown	5NN	Cafe Mocha	Close
5.92	Light Smokey Beige Brown	5AB	Twilight	Close
5.11	Light Intense Ash Brown	5AB	Twilight	Close
5.22	Light Intense Beige Brown	5AB	Twilight	Approximate
5.31	Light Golden Ash Brown	5GB	Truffle	Close
5.37	Light Golden Violet Brown	5GB	Truffle	Close
5.3	Light Golden Brown	5GB	Truffle	Exact
5.4	Light Copper Brown	5CB	Brownstone	Exact
5.45	Light Copper Mahogany Brown	5CB	Brownstone	Close
5.5	Light Mahogany Brown	5RB	Manzanita	Approximate
5.6	Light Red Brown	5RB	Manzanita	Exact
5.62	Light Red Beige Brown	5RB	Manzanita	Close
5.66	Light Intense Red Brown	5RB	Manzanita	Close
5.7	Light Violet Brown	5AB	Twilight	Approximate
Level 6
6N	Dark Blonde	6NN	Chocolate Mousse	Exact
6NT	Dark Neutral Blonde	6NN	Chocolate Mousse	Exact
6NT1	Dark Neutral Ash Blonde	6NN	Chocolate Mousse	Close
6NT2	Dark Neutral Beige Blonde	6NN	Chocolate Mousse	Close
6NT37	Dark Neutral Golden Violet Blonde	6NN	Chocolate Mousse	Close
6NTL	Dark Neutral Lowlight	6NN	Chocolate Mousse	Exact
6NT9	Dark Neutral Smokey Blonde	6NN	Chocolate Mousse	Close
6.1	Dark Ash Blonde	6ABn	Brown Smoke	Exact
6.11	Dark Intense Ash Blonde	6ABn	Brown Smoke	Close
6.22	Dark Intense Beige Blonde	6VRo	Mauve Rose	Close
6.23	Dark Beige Golden Blonde	6VRo	Mauve Rose	Close
6.35	Dark Golden Mahogany Blonde	6NG	St. Tropez	Close
6.37	Dark Golden Violet Blonde	6NG	St. Tropez	Close
6.3	Dark Golden Blonde	6NG	St. Tropez	Exact
6.34	Dark Golden Copper Blonde	6NG	St. Tropez	Close
6.45	Dark Copper Mahogany Blonde	6WG	Mango	Close
6.46	Dark Copper Red Blonde	6WG	Mango	Close
6.5	Dark Mahogany Blonde	6RO	Bonfire	Approximate
6.64	Dark Red Copper Blonde	6RO	Bonfire	Close
6.66	Dark Intense Red Blonde	6RO	Bonfire	Close
6.8	Dark Pearl Blonde	6ABn	Brown Smoke	Exact
Level 7
7N	Blonde	7NN	Cocoa Powder	Exact
7NT	Neutral Blonde	7NN	Cocoa Powder	Exact
7NT1	Neutral Ash Blonde	7NN	Cocoa Powder	Close
7NT2	Neutral Beige Blonde	7NN	Cocoa Powder	Close
7.1	Ash Blonde	7AB	Moonstone	Exact
7.11	Intense Ash Blonde	7AB	Moonstone	Close
7.22	Intense Beige Blonde	7AB	Moonstone	Approximate
7.31	Golden Ash Blonde	7GB	Butterscotch	Close
7.35	Golden Mahogany Blonde	7GB	Butterscotch	Close
7.3	Golden Blonde	7GB	Butterscotch	Exact
7.4	Copper Blonde	7GB	Butterscotch	Approximate
7.40	Bright Copper Blonde	7GB	Butterscotch	Approximate
7.43	Copper Golden Blonde	7GB	Butterscotch	Approximate
7.44	Intense Copper Blonde	7GB	Butterscotch	Approximate
7.45	Copper Mahogany Blonde	7GB	Butterscotch	Approximate
7.46	Copper Red Blonde	7GB	Butterscotch	Approximate
7.5	Mahogany Blonde	7RO	Marigold	Approximate
7.52	Mahogany Beige Blonde	7RO	Marigold	Approximate
7.62	Red Beige Blonde	7RO	Marigold	Close
7.64	Red Copper Blonde	7RO	Marigold	Close
7.66	Intense Red Blonde	7RO	Marigold	Close
7.7	Medium Violet Blonde	7AB	Moonstone	Approximate
7.8	Pearl Blonde	7AB	Moonstone	Exact
Level 8
8N	Light Blonde	8NN	Creme Brulee	Exact
8NTL	Light Neutral Lowlight	8NN	Creme Brulee	Exact
8.92	Light Smokey Beige Blonde	8AB	Stardust	Close
8.1	Light Ash Blonde	8AB	Stardust	Exact
8.11	Light Intense Ash Blonde	8AB	Stardust	Close
8.22	Light Intense Beige Blonde	8VRo	Rose Quartz	Close
8.31	Light Golden Ash Blonde	8NG	Sunflower	Close
8.3	Light Golden Blonde	8NG	Sunflower	Exact
8.34	Light Golden Copper Blonde	8NG	Sunflower	Close
8.43	Light Copper Golden Blonde	8WG	Golden Apricot	Close
8.7	Light Violet Blonde	8VRo	Rose Quartz	Exact
8.8	Light Pearl Blonde	8AB	Stardust	Exact
Level 9
9N	Very Light Blonde	9N	Cafe au Lait	Exact
9.1	Very Light Ash Blonde	9NA	Mist	Exact
9.12	Very Light Beige Blonde	9NA	Mist	Close
9.11	Very Light Intense Ash Blonde	9NA	Mist	Close
9.22	Very Light Intense Beige Blonde	9VRo	Rosé	Close
9.23	Very Light Beige Golden Blonde	9VRo	Rosé	Close
9.3	Very Light Golden Blonde	9GB	Butter Cream	Exact
9.4	Very Light Copper Blonde	9GB	Butter Cream	Approximate
9.7	Very Light Violet Blonde	9VRo	Rosé	Exact
9.8	Very Light Pearl Blonde	9NA	Mist	Exact
Level 10
10N	Extra Light Blonde	10N	Creme Latte	Exact
10.91	Extra Light Smokey Ash Blonde	10NA	Snow Queen	Close
10.1	Extra Light Ash Blonde	10NA	Snow Queen	Exact
10.13	Extra Light Ash Golden Blonde	10NA	Snow Queen	Close
10.02	Extra Light Sheer Beige Blonde	10N	Creme Latte	Close
10.03	Extra Light Sheer Golden Blonde	10N	Creme Latte	Close
10.07	Extra Light Sheer Violet Blonde	10N	Creme Latte	Close
10.72	Extra Light Violet Beige Blonde	10NA	Snow Queen	Approximate
10.08	Extra Light Sheer Pearl Blonde	10N	Creme Latte	Close

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 105 ChromaSilk shades, 34 exact, 51 close and 20 approximate in this chart with Color Gels Lacquers. For example, ChromaSilk's 6N maps to Color Gels Lacquers's 6NN. Natural reflects cross over best; mahogany ones need more adjustment.

ChromaSilk writes the reflect with hybrid system: naturals carry N (7N) and the rest use dot + reflect (7.44 = intense copper blonde); Color Gels Lacquers uses a letter family after the level: a single letter for the pure naturals (8N = Mojave, 6N = Moroccan Sand) and two letters for the rest (NN natural natural, NW natural warm, NA natural ash, GN green, AB ash blue, GB gold beige, NG gold, RO red orange). The level (1-10) stays the same; what changes when converting is how the reflect is written.

View reverse: Redken Color Gels Lacquers to Pravana ChromaSilk

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Questions about ChromaSilk and Color Gels Lacquers

Common questions when converting between these brands

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

Of the 105 ChromaSilk shades, 34 have an exact equivalent in Color Gels Lacquers, 51 close and 20 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.

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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