Convert Redken Color Gels Lacquers to Matrix SoColor Pre-Bonded

Q: Why does a 7.1 from one brand look different from another brand's 7.1?

Because the number indicates the manufacturer's intention, not an absolute result. The pigments, concentration, natural base, and technology of each brand produce slightly different results. A 7.1 will always be a medium ash blonde, but the exact intensity and undertone will vary.

Find the equivalent for each Redken Color Gels Lacquers shade in Matrix SoColor Pre-Bonded. 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.

Color Gels Lacquers	Name	SoColor Pre-Bonded	Name	Match
1NN	Midnight	2N	Black	Approximate
3NW	Cocoa Bean	3N	Dark Brown	Exact
3NN	Espresso	3N	Dark Brown	Exact
4NN	Double Espresso	4N	Medium Brown	Exact
5NN	Cafe Mocha	5N	Light Brown	Exact
5NW	Walnut	5N	Light Brown	Exact
6NN	Chocolate Mousse	6N	Dark Blonde	Exact
6NW	Moroccan Sand	6N	Dark Blonde	Exact
7NN	Cocoa Powder	7N	Medium Blonde	Exact
7NW	Mirage	7N	Medium Blonde	Exact
8NN	Creme Brulee	8N	Light Blonde	Exact
8N	Cafe au Lait	8N	Light Blonde	Exact
9N	Mist	9N	Very Light Blonde	Exact
10N	Snow Queen	10N	Lightest Blonde	Exact
4NA	Forest	4N	Medium Brown	Approximate
5NA	Smoke	5A	Light Ash Brown	Exact
6NA	Granite	6A	Dark Ash Blonde	Exact
7NA	Pewter	7A	Medium Ash Blonde	Exact
8NA	Volcanic	8A	Light Ash Blonde	Exact
9NA	Sky	9A	Very Light Ash Blonde	Exact
2ABn	Cool Ebony	2N	Black	Approximate
4ABn	Dark Roast	4N	Medium Brown	Approximate
6ABn	Brown Smoke	6A	Dark Ash Blonde	Exact
5GB	Twilight	5G	Light Golden Brown	Exact
6GB	Ivy	6G	Dark Golden Blonde	Exact
7GB	Butterscotch	7G	Medium Golden Blonde	Exact
9GB	Butter Cream	9N	Very Light Blonde	Approximate
5NG	Caramel	5G	Light Golden Brown	Exact
6NG	St. Tropez	6G	Dark Golden Blonde	Exact
7NG	Saffron	7G	Medium Golden Blonde	Exact
8NG	Safari	8G	Light Golden Blonde	Exact
4WG	Sun Tea	4N	Medium Brown	Approximate
6WG	Mango	6C	Dark Copper Blonde	Exact
8WG	Golden Apricot	8N	Light Blonde	Approximate
4CB	Clove	4N	Medium Brown	Approximate
6CB	Amber Glaze	6C	Dark Copper Blonde	Exact
3RO	Mahogany	3N	Dark Brown	Approximate
5RO	Manzanita	5R	Light Red Brown	Exact
5RV	Sangria	5R	Light Red Brown	Exact
4RV	Cabernet	4N	Medium Brown	Approximate
5RR	Paprika	5R	Light Red Brown	Exact
6RR	Blaze	6R	Dark Red Blonde	Exact
6RO	Bonfire	6R	Dark Red Blonde	Exact
7RR	Flame	7N	Medium Blonde	Approximate

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Questions about Color Gels Lacquers and SoColor Pre-Bonded

Common questions when converting between these brands

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.

Why does a 7.1 from one brand look different from another brand's 7.1?

Because the number indicates the manufacturer's intention, not an absolute result. The pigments, concentration, natural base, and technology of each brand produce slightly different results. A 7.1 will always be a medium ash blonde, but the exact intensity and undertone will vary.

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