Convert Redken Shades EQ Gloss to Matrix SoColor Pre-Bonded

Q: How many Shades EQ Gloss shades have an exact equivalent in SoColor Pre-Bonded?

Of the 97 Shades EQ Gloss shades, 28 have an exact equivalent in SoColor Pre-Bonded, 34 close and 35 approximate. The level (1-10) is universal; what varies is the reflect.

Find the equivalent for each Redken Shades EQ Gloss 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.

Shades EQ Gloss	Name	SoColor Pre-Bonded	Name	Match
01B	Onyx	2N	Black	Approximate
02M	Midnight Ash	2N	Black	Approximate
03A	Terra Cotta	3N	Dark Brown	Approximate
03G	Cinnamon	3N	Dark Brown	Approximate
03N	Espresso	3N	Dark Brown	Exact
03NB	Mocha Java	3N	Dark Brown	Close
03NW	Cocoa Bean	3N	Dark Brown	Close
03R	Roxy Red	3N	Dark Brown	Approximate
03RB	Mahogany	3N	Dark Brown	Approximate
03RV	Merlot	3N	Dark Brown	Approximate
03V	Orchid	3N	Dark Brown	Approximate
04CB	Clove	4N	Medium Brown	Approximate
04M	Smoked Cedar	4N	Medium Brown	Approximate
04N	Chicory	4N	Medium Brown	Exact
04NA	Storm Cloud	4N	Medium Brown	Close
04NB	Maple	4N	Medium Brown	Close
04RV	Cabernet	4N	Medium Brown	Approximate
04VRo	Violet Rose	4N	Medium Brown	Approximate
04WG	Sun Tea	4N	Medium Brown	Approximate
05C	Chili	5C	Light Copper Brown	Exact
05CC	Electric Shock	5C	Light Copper Brown	Exact
05G	Caramel	5G	Light Golden Brown	Exact
05N	Walnut	5N	Light Brown	Exact
05NA	Smoke	5N	Light Brown	Close
05NW	Macchiato	5N	Light Brown	Close
05RB	Manzanita	5R	Light Red Brown	Close
05RV	Sangria	5R	Light Red Brown	Close
05V	Cosmic Violet	5N	Light Brown	Approximate
06AA	Bonfire	6A	Dark Ash Blonde	Exact
06CB	Amber Glaze	6C	Dark Copper Blonde	Close
06CR	Sunset	6C	Dark Copper Blonde	Close
06G	St. Tropez	6G	Dark Golden Blonde	Exact
06GB	Toffee	6G	Dark Golden Blonde	Exact
06GG	Midas Touch	6G	Dark Golden Blonde	Exact
06GI	Tenerife	6G	Dark Golden Blonde	Close
06GN	Moss	6G	Dark Golden Blonde	Close
06N	Moroccan Sand	6N	Dark Blonde	Exact
06NA	Granite	6N	Dark Blonde	Close
06NB	Brandy	6N	Dark Blonde	Close
06R	Rocket Fire	6R	Dark Red Blonde	Exact
06RB	Cherry Cola	6R	Dark Red Blonde	Close
06RR	Blaze	6R	Dark Red Blonde	Exact
06T	Iron	6A	Dark Ash Blonde	Exact
06VB	Violet Lagoon	6A	Dark Ash Blonde	Close
06VRo	Mauve Rose	6N	Dark Blonde	Approximate
06WG	Mango	6G	Dark Golden Blonde	Exact
07C	Curry	7C	Medium Copper Blonde	Exact
07CB	Spicestone	7C	Medium Copper Blonde	Close
07CC	Urban Fever	7C	Medium Copper Blonde	Exact
07G	Saffron	7G	Medium Golden Blonde	Exact
07GB	Butterscotch	7G	Medium Golden Blonde	Exact
07M	Driftwood	7N	Medium Blonde	Approximate
07N	Mirage	7N	Medium Blonde	Exact
07NA	Pewter	7N	Medium Blonde	Close
07NB	Chestnut	7N	Medium Blonde	Close
07NW	Milk Tea	7N	Medium Blonde	Close
07P	Mother of Pearl	7N	Medium Blonde	Approximate
07RR	Flame	7N	Medium Blonde	Approximate
07T	Steel	7A	Medium Ash Blonde	Exact
07V	Crushed Amethyst	7N	Medium Blonde	Approximate
07VB	Violet Star	7A	Medium Ash Blonde	Close
08C	Cayenne	8N	Light Blonde	Approximate
08CR	Sunrise	8N	Light Blonde	Approximate
08GG	Gold Dip	8G	Light Golden Blonde	Exact
08GI	St. Barths	8G	Light Golden Blonde	Close
08GN	Ivy	8G	Light Golden Blonde	Close
08N	Mojave	8N	Light Blonde	Exact
08NA	Volcanic	8N	Light Blonde	Close
08NB	Natural Beige	8N	Light Blonde	Close
08T	Silver	8A	Light Ash Blonde	Exact
08V	Iridescent Quartz	8N	Light Blonde	Approximate
08VB	Violet Frost	8A	Light Ash Blonde	Close
09AA	Papaya	9A	Very Light Ash Blonde	Exact
09G	Vanilla Crème	9N	Very Light Blonde	Approximate
09B	Sterling	9A	Very Light Ash Blonde	Close
09GB	Butter Cream	9N	Very Light Blonde	Approximate
09M	Sand Dunes	9N	Very Light Blonde	Close
09N	Café Au Lait	9N	Very Light Blonde	Exact
09NA	Mist	9N	Very Light Blonde	Close
09NB	Irish Crème	9N	Very Light Blonde	Close
09P	Opal Glow	9N	Very Light Blonde	Approximate
09T	Chrome	9A	Very Light Ash Blonde	Exact
09V	Platinum Ice	9N	Very Light Blonde	Approximate
010T	Platinum	10N	Lightest Blonde	Approximate
010NA	Marble	10N	Lightest Blonde	Close
010P	Ivory Pearl	10N	Lightest Blonde	Approximate
010N	Delicate Natural	10N	Lightest Blonde	Exact
010AG	Misty Beige	10N	Lightest Blonde	Approximate
010NB	Caramel Cloud	10N	Lightest Blonde	Close
010VG	Baby	10N	Lightest Blonde	Approximate
010NW	Iced Piña	10N	Lightest Blonde	Close
010GI	Tahitian Sand	10N	Lightest Blonde	Approximate
010G	Lemon Icing	10N	Lightest Blonde	Approximate
010WG	Honey Gold	10N	Lightest Blonde	Approximate
010AA	Butternut	10N	Lightest Blonde	Approximate
010VV	Lavender Ice	10N	Lightest Blonde	Approximate
010NV	Iconic Lilac	10N	Lightest Blonde	Close

Of the 97 Shades EQ Gloss shades, 28 exact, 34 close and 35 approximate in this chart with SoColor Pre-Bonded. For example, Shades EQ Gloss's 06AA maps to SoColor Pre-Bonded's 6A. Golden reflects cross over best; iridescent ones need more adjustment.

Shades EQ Gloss writes the reflect with the tonal-family letter after a zero-padded level (07N = natural, V = violet, NB = natural beige); SoColor Pre-Bonded uses a letter after the level (7N = medium natural blonde, A = ash). Both brands write the reflect in a similar way, so reading the code across is straightforward.

View reverse: Matrix SoColor Pre-Bonded to Redken Shades EQ Gloss

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Questions about Shades EQ Gloss and SoColor Pre-Bonded

Common questions when converting between these brands

How many Shades EQ Gloss shades have an exact equivalent in SoColor Pre-Bonded?

Of the 97 Shades EQ Gloss shades, 28 have an exact equivalent in SoColor Pre-Bonded, 34 close and 35 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.

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.

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