Convert Redken Chromatics to Wella Professionals Koleston Perfect ME+

Q: How many Chromatics shades have an exact equivalent in Koleston Perfect ME+?

Of the 64 Chromatics shades, 42 have an exact equivalent in Koleston Perfect ME+, 10 close and 12 approximate. The level (1-10) is universal; what varies is the reflect.

Find the equivalent for each Redken Chromatics shade in Wella Professionals Koleston Perfect ME+. 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	Koleston Perfect ME+	Name	Match
Level 1
1Ab	Ash Blue	2/8	Blue Black	Approximate
Level 2
2N	Natural	2/0	Black	Exact
2NW	Natural Warm	2/0	Black	Exact
Level 3
3N	Natural	3/0	Dark Brown	Exact
3NW	Natural Warm	3/0	Dark Brown	Exact
3Vb	Violet Mahogany	33/66	Intensive Dark Brown Intense Violet	Close
3Vv	Violet Violet	33/66	Intensive Dark Brown Intense Violet	Close
Level 4
4Ag	Ash Green	4/82	Medium Brown Pearl Matte	Close
4Bc	Mahogany Copper	44/65	Intensive Medium Brown Violet Mahogany	Approximate
4G	Gold	4/3	Medium Golden Brown	Exact
4Gb	Gold Beige	4/3	Medium Golden Brown	Exact
4Gm	Gold Mocha	4/3	Medium Golden Brown	Exact
4M	Mocha	4/75	Medium Brown Brown Mahogany	Close
4N	Natural	4/0	Medium Brown	Exact
4NW	Natural Warm	4/0	Medium Brown	Exact
4R	Red	4/0	Medium Brown	Approximate
4Rr	Red Red	4/0	Medium Brown	Approximate
4Rv	Red Violet	4/0	Medium Brown	Approximate
4Vr	Violet Red	44/65	Intensive Medium Brown Violet Mahogany	Close
Level 5
5Ab	Ash Blue	5/1	Light Ash Brown	Exact
5Ago	Ash Gold	5/1	Light Ash Brown	Exact
5Br	Mahogany Red	5/5	Light Mahogany Brown	Exact
5C	Copper	5/43	Light Brown Red Golden	Approximate
5Cr	Copper Red	5/43	Light Brown Red Golden	Approximate
5Ig	Iridescent Gold	55/65	Intensive Light Brown Violet Mahogany	Close
5N	Natural	5/0	Light Brown	Exact
5NW	Natural Warm	5/0	Light Brown	Exact
5Vv	Violet Violet	55/65	Intensive Light Brown Violet Mahogany	Close
Level 6
6Aa	Ash Ash	6/1	Dark Ash Blonde	Exact
6Ag	Ash Green	6/1	Dark Ash Blonde	Exact
6Bc	Mahogany Copper	6/5	Dark Mahogany Blonde	Exact
6G	Gold	6/3	Dark Golden Blonde	Exact
6Gb	Gold Beige	6/3	Dark Golden Blonde	Exact
6Gi	Gold Iridescent	6/3	Dark Golden Blonde	Exact
6Gm	Gold Mocha	6/3	Dark Golden Blonde	Exact
6Gr	Gold Red	6/3	Dark Golden Blonde	Exact
6Ig	Iridescent Gold	6/5	Dark Mahogany Blonde	Approximate
6M	Mocha	6/7	Dark Brown Blonde	Exact
6N	Natural	6/0	Dark Blonde	Exact
6NW	Natural Warm	6/0	Dark Blonde	Exact
6R	Red	6/41	Dark Blonde Red Ash	Close
6Rr	Red Red	6/41	Dark Blonde Red Ash	Close
6Rv	Red Violet	6/41	Dark Blonde Red Ash	Close
6Vr	Violet Red	6/5	Dark Mahogany Blonde	Approximate
Level 7
7Ab	Ash Blue	7/1	Medium Ash Blonde	Exact
7C	Copper	7/34	Medium Blonde Golden Red	Approximate
7Cr	Copper Red	7/34	Medium Blonde Golden Red	Approximate
7N	Natural	7/0	Medium Blonde	Exact
7NW	Natural Warm	7/0	Medium Blonde	Exact
Level 8
8Aa	Ash Ash	8/1	Light Ash Blonde	Exact
8Av	Ash Violet	8/1	Light Ash Blonde	Exact
8G	Gold	8/3	Light Golden Blonde	Exact
8Gb	Gold Beige	8/3	Light Golden Blonde	Exact
8Gi	Gold Iridescent	8/3	Light Golden Blonde	Exact
8Gr	Gold Red	8/3	Light Golden Blonde	Exact
8Ig	Iridescent Gold	8/1	Light Ash Blonde	Approximate
8N	Natural	8/0	Light Blonde	Exact
8NW	Natural Warm	8/0	Light Blonde	Exact
Level 9
9Ab	Ash Blue	9/1	Very Light Ash Blonde	Exact
9Ago	Ash Gold	9/1	Very Light Ash Blonde	Exact
9N	Natural	9/0	Very Light Blonde	Exact
9NW	Natural Warm	9/0	Very Light Blonde	Exact
Level 10
10Av	Ash Violet	10/1	Lightest Ash Blonde	Exact
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, 42 exact, 10 close and 12 approximate in this chart with Koleston Perfect ME+. For example, Chromatics's 6Aa maps to Koleston Perfect ME+'s 6/1. Natural reflects cross over best; copper ones need more adjustment.

View reverse: Wella Professionals Koleston Perfect ME+ to Redken Chromatics

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Questions about Chromatics and Koleston Perfect ME+

Common questions when converting between these brands

How many Chromatics shades have an exact equivalent in Koleston Perfect ME+?

Of the 64 Chromatics shades, 42 have an exact equivalent in Koleston Perfect ME+, 10 close and 12 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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