Demi + Permanent · 478 shades

Redken Shades EQ Color Chart: The Professional Toner Guide

Q: What is the difference between Shades EQ and permanent color?

Shades EQ is an acidic demi-permanent gloss: it does not lift, it only deposits color and shine. Unlike permanent color, it does not open the cuticle with ammonia but works on the surface and outer cortex. Ideal for toning blondes, refreshing color, and sealing the cuticle after lightening.

Q: What processing solution do I use with Shades EQ?

Shades EQ is mixed with Shades EQ Processing Solution (not conventional developer). The ratio is 1:1. Do not use permanent developer, as Shades EQ works with a low-pH acidic processor specifically formulated for this line.

Q: Is Redken Shades EQ a toner?

Yes. Shades EQ is an acidic demi-permanent toner (low pH): it contains no ammonia, does not lift hair, and only deposits color. It is the most widely used toner in professional salons for neutralizing unwanted tones (orange, yellow) in pre-lightened blondes. The key difference from permanent color is that Shades EQ works on the surface and outer cortex without opening the cuticle.

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Browse every Redken Shades EQ Gloss shade in one place. This chart includes the full demi-permanent line with approximate color swatches for each shade.

Shades EQ is the most popular professional toner in salons: a low-pH acidic gloss that deposits color, neutralizes unwanted tones and delivers extraordinary shine. Ideal for toning blondes after lightening.

Redken uses a unique system with two-digit levels + reflect letters: 09T means level 9, titanium (ash) reflect. Codes like NB (Natural Beige) and WG (Warm Gold) are exclusive to Redken.

Beyond Shades EQ, this chart also includes Redken's two permanent lines: Color Gels Lacquers and Chromatics (ammonia-free). Each shade is labeled with its line.

Shades EQ Gloss: manufacturer's chart (US, 2026-09-14)Color Gels Lacquers: manufacturer's chart (US, 2026-09-20)Chromatics: manufacturer's chart (US, 2026-09-21)

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Chromatics Prismatic permanent

Redken's prismatic permanent: letter-coded families and up to 3 levels of lift. 1:1 mix.

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Cover Fusion Permanent · Gray coverage

The 50-100% gray permanent: natural base in every shade. 1:1 mix with 20 vol.

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Shades EQ Demi · Acidic gloss

The acidic demi gloss: deposit-only, ammonia-free. 1:1 mix with Processing Solution.

124 shades · View the full chart →

Level 1

3 shades

1NW Midnight Color Gels Lacquers

01B Onyx Shades EQ Gloss

1Ab Ash Blue Chromatics

Level 2

6 shades

2NW Chocolate Color Gels Lacquers

2N Natural Chromatics

2NW Natural Warm Chromatics

2ABn Cool Ebony Color Gels Lacquers

02ABn Cool Ebony Shades EQ Gloss

02M Midnight Ash Shades EQ Gloss

Level 3

17 shades

03N Espresso Shades EQ Gloss

3NN Black Coffee Color Gels Lacquers

3N Espresso Color Gels Lacquers

3NW Cocoa Bean Color Gels Lacquers

3N Natural Chromatics

3NW Natural Warm Chromatics

03NB Mocha Java Shades EQ Gloss

03NW Cocoa Bean Shades EQ Gloss

03V Orchid Shades EQ Gloss

3Vb Violet Mahogany Chromatics

3Vv Violet Violet Chromatics

03G Cinnamon Shades EQ Gloss

03A Terra Cotta Shades EQ Gloss

03R Roxy Red Shades EQ Gloss

3RB Mahogany Color Gels Lacquers

03RV Merlot Shades EQ Gloss

03RB Mahogany Shades EQ Gloss

Level 4

34 shades

04N Chicory Shades EQ Gloss

4NN Coffee Grounds Color Gels Lacquers

4N Chicory Color Gels Lacquers

4NW Maple Color Gels Lacquers

4N Natural Chromatics

4NW Natural Warm Chromatics

04NA Storm Cloud Shades EQ Gloss

04NB Maple Shades EQ Gloss

04NCh Dark Chocolate Shades EQ Gloss

4ABn Dark Roast Color Gels Lacquers

4NA Storm Cloud Color Gels Lacquers

4Ag Ash Green Chromatics

04ABn Dark Roast Shades EQ Gloss

4VRo Violet Rose Color Gels Lacquers

4Vr Violet Red Chromatics

04VRo Violet Rose Shades EQ Gloss

04WG Sun Tea Shades EQ Gloss

4NG Pecan Color Gels Lacquers

4G Gold Chromatics

4Gb Gold Beige Chromatics

4Gm Gold Mocha Chromatics

4WG Sun Tea Color Gels Lacquers

4CB Clove Color Gels Lacquers

4Bc Mahogany Copper Chromatics

4RR Lava Color Gels Lacquers

4RV Cabernet Color Gels Lacquers

4R Red Chromatics

4Rr Red Red Chromatics

4Rv Red Violet Chromatics

04RV Cabernet Shades EQ Gloss

04CB Clove Shades EQ Gloss

04M Smoked Cedar Shades EQ Gloss

4GN Forest Color Gels Lacquers

4M Mocha Chromatics

Level 5

29 shades

05N Walnut Shades EQ Gloss

5NN Cafe Mocha Color Gels Lacquers

5N Walnut Color Gels Lacquers

5NW Macchiato Color Gels Lacquers

5N Natural Chromatics

5NW Natural Warm Chromatics

05NA Smoke Shades EQ Gloss

05NW Macchiato Shades EQ Gloss

5AB Twilight Color Gels Lacquers

5NA Smoke Color Gels Lacquers

5Ab Ash Blue Chromatics

5Ago Ash Gold Chromatics

05V Cosmic Violet Shades EQ Gloss

5Ig Iridescent Gold Chromatics

5Vv Violet Violet Chromatics

05G Caramel Shades EQ Gloss

5GB Truffle Color Gels Lacquers

5NG Caramel Color Gels Lacquers

05C Chili Shades EQ Gloss

05CC Electric Shock Shades EQ Gloss

5CB Brownstone Color Gels Lacquers

5C Copper Chromatics

5Cr Copper Red Chromatics

5Br Mahogany Red Chromatics

5RB Manzanita Color Gels Lacquers

5RO Paprika Color Gels Lacquers

5RV Sangria Color Gels Lacquers

05RV Sangria Shades EQ Gloss

05RB Manzanita Shades EQ Gloss

Level 6

49 shades

06N Moroccan Sand Shades EQ Gloss

6NN Chocolate Mousse Color Gels Lacquers

6N Moroccan Sand Color Gels Lacquers

6NW Brandy Color Gels Lacquers

6N Natural Chromatics

6NW Natural Warm Chromatics

06NA Granite Shades EQ Gloss

06NB Brandy Shades EQ Gloss

06NCh Ganache Shades EQ Gloss

06T Iron Shades EQ Gloss

6ABn Brown Smoke Color Gels Lacquers

6NA Granite Color Gels Lacquers

6Aa Ash Ash Chromatics

6Ag Ash Green Chromatics

06ABn Brown Smoke Shades EQ Gloss

06VB Violet Lagoon Shades EQ Gloss

6VRo Mauve Rose Color Gels Lacquers

6Ig Iridescent Gold Chromatics

6Vr Violet Red Chromatics

06VRo Mauve Rose Shades EQ Gloss

06G St. Tropez Shades EQ Gloss

06GB Toffee Shades EQ Gloss

06GG Midas Touch Shades EQ Gloss

06WG Mango Shades EQ Gloss

6NG St. Tropez Color Gels Lacquers

6G Gold Chromatics

6Gb Gold Beige Chromatics

6Gi Gold Iridescent Chromatics

6Gm Gold Mocha Chromatics

6Gr Gold Red Chromatics

06GN Moss Shades EQ Gloss

06GI Tenerife Shades EQ Gloss

06HC Honeycomb Shades EQ Gloss

6WG Mango Color Gels Lacquers

6CB Amber Glaze Color Gels Lacquers

06AA Bonfire Shades EQ Gloss

06CR Sunset Shades EQ Gloss

6Bc Mahogany Copper Chromatics

06R Rocket Fire Shades EQ Gloss

06RR Blaze Shades EQ Gloss

6RO Bonfire Color Gels Lacquers

6RR Blaze Color Gels Lacquers

6R Red Chromatics

6Rr Red Red Chromatics

6Rv Red Violet Chromatics

06CB Amber Glaze Shades EQ Gloss

06RB Cherry Cola Shades EQ Gloss

6GN Moss Color Gels Lacquers

6M Mocha Chromatics

Level 7

33 shades

07N Mirage Shades EQ Gloss

7NN Cocoa Powder Color Gels Lacquers

7N Mirage Color Gels Lacquers

7NW Milk Tea Color Gels Lacquers

7N Natural Chromatics

7NW Natural Warm Chromatics

07NA Pewter Shades EQ Gloss

07NB Chestnut Shades EQ Gloss

07NW Milk Tea Shades EQ Gloss

07NCh Fondue Shades EQ Gloss

07T Steel Shades EQ Gloss

7AB Moonstone Color Gels Lacquers

7NA Pewter Color Gels Lacquers

7Ab Ash Blue Chromatics

07VB Violet Star Shades EQ Gloss

07AG Smokey Beige Shades EQ Gloss

07P Mother of Pearl Shades EQ Gloss

07V Crushed Amethyst Shades EQ Gloss

07G Saffron Shades EQ Gloss

07GB Butterscotch Shades EQ Gloss

7GB Butterscotch Color Gels Lacquers

7NG Saffron Color Gels Lacquers

07GRo Golden Fizz Shades EQ Gloss

07C Curry Shades EQ Gloss

07CC Urban Fever Shades EQ Gloss

7C Copper Chromatics

7Cr Copper Red Chromatics

07AA Turmeric Shades EQ Gloss

07RR Flame Shades EQ Gloss

7RO Marigold Color Gels Lacquers

7RR Flame Color Gels Lacquers

07CB Spicestone Shades EQ Gloss

07M Driftwood Shades EQ Gloss

Level 8

34 shades

08N Mojave Shades EQ Gloss

8NN Creme Brulee Color Gels Lacquers

8N Mojave Color Gels Lacquers

8NW Safari Color Gels Lacquers

8N Natural Chromatics

8NW Natural Warm Chromatics

08NA Volcanic Shades EQ Gloss

08NP Opal Shimmer Shades EQ Gloss

08NV Lavender Jewel Shades EQ Gloss

08T Silver Shades EQ Gloss

8AB Stardust Color Gels Lacquers

8NA Volcanic Color Gels Lacquers

8Aa Ash Ash Chromatics

8Av Ash Violet Chromatics

08VB Violet Frost Shades EQ Gloss

08V Iridescent Quartz Shades EQ Gloss

8VRo Rose Quartz Color Gels Lacquers

8Ig Iridescent Gold Chromatics

08VG Gilded Taupe Shades EQ Gloss

08VRo Rose Quartz Shades EQ Gloss

08GG Gold Dip Shades EQ Gloss

08WG Golden Apricot Shades EQ Gloss

8NG Sunflower Color Gels Lacquers

8G Gold Chromatics

8Gb Gold Beige Chromatics

8Gi Gold Iridescent Chromatics

8Gr Gold Red Chromatics

08GN Ivy Shades EQ Gloss

08GI St. Barths Shades EQ Gloss

08HC Honey Bee Shades EQ Gloss

08C Cayenne Shades EQ Gloss

8WG Golden Apricot Color Gels Lacquers

08CR Sunrise Shades EQ Gloss

8GN Ivy Color Gels Lacquers

Level 9

30 shades

09N Café Au Lait Shades EQ Gloss

9N Cafe au Lait Color Gels Lacquers

9NW Cream Soda Color Gels Lacquers

9N Natural Chromatics

9NW Natural Warm Chromatics

09NA Mist Shades EQ Gloss

09NB Irish Crème Shades EQ Gloss

09NW Cream Soda Shades EQ Gloss

09B Sterling Shades EQ Gloss

09T Chrome Shades EQ Gloss

9NA Mist Color Gels Lacquers

9Ab Ash Blue Chromatics

9Ago Ash Gold Chromatics

09AG Glossy Greige Shades EQ Gloss

09P Opal Glow Shades EQ Gloss

09V Platinum Ice Shades EQ Gloss

09VV Lilac Ice Shades EQ Gloss

9VRo Rosé Color Gels Lacquers

09VG Iridescence Shades EQ Gloss

09VRo Rosé Shades EQ Gloss

09G Vanilla Crème Shades EQ Gloss

09GB Butter Cream Shades EQ Gloss

9GB Butter Cream Color Gels Lacquers

09GI Hamptons Shades EQ Gloss

09HC Honey Butter Shades EQ Gloss

09GRo Blush Spritz Shades EQ Gloss

09AA Papaya Shades EQ Gloss

09CR Summer Sunshine Shades EQ Gloss

09RB Blush Shades EQ Gloss

09M Sand Dunes Shades EQ Gloss

Level 10

22 shades

010N Delicate Natural Shades EQ Gloss

10N Creme Latte Color Gels Lacquers

10NW Macadamia Nut Color Gels Lacquers

10N Natural Chromatics

010NA Marble Shades EQ Gloss

010NP Pearlescent Luster Shades EQ Gloss

010NV Iconic Lilac Shades EQ Gloss

010NB Caramel Cloud Shades EQ Gloss

010NW Iced Piña Shades EQ Gloss

010T Platinum Shades EQ Gloss

10NA Snow Queen Color Gels Lacquers

10Av Ash Violet Chromatics

010AG Misty Beige Shades EQ Gloss

010P Ivory Pearl Shades EQ Gloss

010VV Lavender Ice Shades EQ Gloss

010VG Baby Shades EQ Gloss

010G Lemon Icing Shades EQ Gloss

010WG Honey Gold Shades EQ Gloss

10NG Honey Color Gels Lacquers

010GI Tahitian Sand Shades EQ Gloss

010GRo Sparkling Wine Shades EQ Gloss

010AA Butternut Shades EQ Gloss

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Professional guide

Redken Shades EQ numbering system

Redken Shades EQ organizes shades as two digits + letters:

Level (01-10): Two digits for depth. 03 = dark brown, 09 = very light blonde.
N = Natural
T = Titanium (cool ash)
V = Violet
G = Gold
C = Copper
RB = Red Brown
NB = Natural Beige
WG = Warm Gold
P = Pearl (iridescent)

Shades EQ is an acidic demi-permanent gloss (low pH): it only deposits color, delivers extreme shine, and equalizes porosity. It is the go-to toner for blonde specialists.

To go deeper, the complete Shades EQ chart guide covers tone families, the 5 most requested shades and common selection mistakes.

Shades EQ Gloss equivalents in other brands

One shade per level of Shades EQ Gloss 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.

Shades EQ Gloss	Color Touch	Igora Vibrance	Dia Light / Dia Color
`01B` Onyx	`2/8` ≈	`1-0` ≈	`1` ≈
`02ABn` Cool Ebony	`2/8` ≈	—	—
`03N` Espresso	`3/0` =	`3-0` =	`3` =
`04N` Chicory	`4/0` =	`4-0` =	`4` =
`05N` Walnut	`5/0` =	`5-0` =	`5` =
`06N` Moroccan Sand	`6/0` =	`6-0` =	`6` =
`07N` Mirage	`7/0` =	`7-0` =	`7` =
`08N` Mojave	`8/0` =	`8-0` =	`8` =
`09N` Café Au Lait	`9/0` =	`9-0` =	`9` =
`010N` Delicate Natural	`10/0` =	`9-0` ≈	`10.01` ≈

= direct match · ≈ approximate match

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Redken Shades EQ Color Chart

Everything you need to know

What is the difference between Shades EQ and permanent color?

Shades EQ is an acidic demi-permanent gloss: it does not lift, it only deposits color and shine. Unlike permanent color, it does not open the cuticle with ammonia but works on the surface and outer cortex. Ideal for toning blondes, refreshing color, and sealing the cuticle after lightening.

What do the codes NB and WG mean in Redken?

NB (Natural Beige) is a warm natural beige, a mix of natural base with a soft gold touch. WG (Warm Gold) is a more pronounced warm gold. These are Redken-exclusive codes that have no direct equivalent in other brands' standard numbering.

What processing solution do I use with Shades EQ?

Shades EQ is mixed with Shades EQ Processing Solution (not conventional developer). The ratio is 1:1. Do not use permanent developer, as Shades EQ works with a low-pH acidic processor specifically formulated for this line.

How long does Shades EQ last?

Being demi-permanent, Shades EQ fades gradually; how many washes that takes depends on the shade and the hair. Ideal for clients who want subtle or temporary changes, and for maintaining blondes between lightening services.

Is Redken Shades EQ a toner?

Yes. Shades EQ is an acidic demi-permanent toner (low pH): it contains no ammonia, does not lift hair, and only deposits color. It is the most widely used toner in professional salons for neutralizing unwanted tones (orange, yellow) in pre-lightened blondes. The key difference from permanent color is that Shades EQ works on the surface and outer cortex without opening the cuticle.

How to use Shades EQ as a toner for blondes?

To tone blondes with Shades EQ: 1) Lighten to the level you need. 2) Mix the chosen Shades EQ shade with Processing Solution 1:1. 3) Apply to towel-dried damp hair. 4) Process following the manufacturer's directions for timing. Most popular toning shades: 09T (platinum ash), 09V (platinum violet), 09P (pearl), 09NB (natural beige). Use our toner selector to find the ideal shade.

Can I find the equivalent of a Redken shade in another brand?

Yes. Use our hair color brand converter to find the equivalent of any Redken shade in Wella, Matrix, Schwarzkopf, and more. For precise formulas tailored to the salon's brands, access Blendsor.

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