Convert Redken Chromatics to Schwarzkopf Professional Igora Royal

Q: How many Chromatics shades have an exact equivalent in Igora Royal?

Of the 64 Chromatics shades, 57 have an exact equivalent in Igora Royal, 7 approximate. The level (1-10) is universal; what varies is the reflect.

Find the equivalent for each Redken Chromatics shade in Schwarzkopf Professional Igora Royal. 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.

Chromatics	Name	Igora Royal	Name	Match
Level 1
1Ab	Ash Blue	1-1	Black Cendré	Exact
Level 2
2N	Natural	1-0	Black	Approximate
2NW	Natural Warm	1-0	Black	Approximate
Level 3
3N	Natural	3-0	Dark Brown	Exact
3NW	Natural Warm	3-0	Dark Brown	Exact
3Vb	Violet Mahogany	3-65	Dark Brown Chocolate Gold	Approximate
3Vv	Violet Violet	3-65	Dark Brown Chocolate Gold	Approximate
Level 4
4Ag	Ash Green	4-99	Medium Brown Violet Extra	Approximate
4Bc	Mahogany Copper	4-6	Medium Brown Chocolate	Exact
4G	Gold	4-46	Medium Brown Beige Chocolate	Exact
4Gb	Gold Beige	4-46	Medium Brown Beige Chocolate	Exact
4Gm	Gold Mocha	4-46	Medium Brown Beige Chocolate	Exact
4M	Mocha	4-33	Medium Brown Matt Extra	Exact
4N	Natural	4-0	Medium Brown	Exact
4NW	Natural Warm	4-0	Medium Brown	Exact
4R	Red	4-88	Medium Brown Red Extra	Exact
4Rr	Red Red	4-88	Medium Brown Red Extra	Exact
4Rv	Red Violet	4-88	Medium Brown Red Extra	Exact
4Vr	Violet Red	4-99	Medium Brown Violet Extra	Exact
Level 5
5Ab	Ash Blue	5-1	Light Brown Cendré	Exact
5Ago	Ash Gold	5-1	Light Brown Cendré	Exact
5Br	Mahogany Red	5-6	Light Chocolate Brown	Exact
5C	Copper	5-7	Light Copper Brown	Exact
5Cr	Copper Red	5-7	Light Copper Brown	Exact
5Ig	Iridescent Gold	5-99	Light Brown Violet Extra	Exact
5N	Natural	5-0	Light Brown	Exact
5NW	Natural Warm	5-0	Light Brown	Exact
5Vv	Violet Violet	5-99	Light Brown Violet Extra	Exact
Level 6
6Aa	Ash Ash	6-1	Dark Blonde Cendré	Exact
6Ag	Ash Green	6-1	Dark Blonde Cendré	Exact
6Bc	Mahogany Copper	6-6	Dark Chocolate Blonde	Exact
6G	Gold	6-5	Dark Golden Blonde	Exact
6Gb	Gold Beige	6-5	Dark Golden Blonde	Exact
6Gi	Gold Iridescent	6-5	Dark Golden Blonde	Exact
6Gm	Gold Mocha	6-5	Dark Golden Blonde	Exact
6Gr	Gold Red	6-5	Dark Golden Blonde	Exact
6Ig	Iridescent Gold	6-99	Dark Blonde Violet Extra	Exact
6M	Mocha	6-31	Dark Blonde Matt Cendré	Exact
6N	Natural	6-0	Dark Blonde	Exact
6NW	Natural Warm	6-0	Dark Blonde	Exact
6R	Red	6-88	Dark Red Extra Blonde	Exact
6Rr	Red Red	6-88	Dark Red Extra Blonde	Exact
6Rv	Red Violet	6-88	Dark Red Extra Blonde	Exact
6Vr	Violet Red	6-99	Dark Blonde Violet Extra	Exact
Level 7
7Ab	Ash Blue	7-1	Medium Blonde Cendré	Exact
7C	Copper	7-7	Medium Copper Blonde	Exact
7Cr	Copper Red	7-7	Medium Copper Blonde	Exact
7N	Natural	7-0	Medium Blonde	Exact
7NW	Natural Warm	7-0	Medium Blonde	Exact
Level 8
8Aa	Ash Ash	8-1	Light Blonde Cendré	Exact
8Av	Ash Violet	8-1	Light Blonde Cendré	Exact
8G	Gold	8-5	Light Golden Blonde	Exact
8Gb	Gold Beige	8-5	Light Golden Blonde	Exact
8Gi	Gold Iridescent	8-5	Light Golden Blonde	Exact
8Gr	Gold Red	8-5	Light Golden Blonde	Exact
8Ig	Iridescent Gold	8-65	Light Blonde Chocolate Gold	Approximate
8N	Natural	8-0	Light Blonde	Exact
8NW	Natural Warm	8-0	Light Blonde	Exact
Level 9
9Ab	Ash Blue	9-1	Extra Light Blonde Cendré	Exact
9Ago	Ash Gold	9-1	Extra Light Blonde Cendré	Exact
9N	Natural	9-0	Extra Light Blonde	Exact
9NW	Natural Warm	9-0	Extra Light Blonde	Exact
Level 10
10Av	Ash Violet	10-0	Lightest Blonde	Approximate
10N	Natural	10-0	Lightest Blonde	Exact

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 64 Chromatics shades, 57 exact and 7 approximate in this chart with Igora Royal. For example, Chromatics's 6Aa maps to Igora Royal's 6-1. Mahogany reflects cross over best; iridescent ones need more adjustment.

View reverse: Schwarzkopf Professional Igora Royal to Redken Chromatics

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Questions about Chromatics and Igora Royal

Common questions when converting between these brands

How many Chromatics shades have an exact equivalent in Igora Royal?

Of the 64 Chromatics shades, 57 have an exact equivalent in Igora Royal, 7 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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