Convert Redken Shades EQ Gloss to Redken Color Gels Lacquers

Q: How many Shades EQ Gloss shades have an exact equivalent in Color Gels Lacquers?

Of the 124 Shades EQ Gloss shades, 28 have an exact equivalent in Color Gels Lacquers, 53 close and 43 approximate. The level (1-10) is universal; what varies is the reflect.

Find the equivalent for each Redken Shades EQ Gloss shade in Redken Color Gels Lacquers. 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	Color Gels Lacquers	Name	Match
Level 1
01B	Onyx	1NN	Midnight	Approximate
Level 2
02ABn	Cool Ebony	2ABn	Cool Ebony	Close
02M	Midnight Ash	2ABn	Cool Ebony	Approximate
Level 3
03A	Terra Cotta	3NW	Cocoa Bean	Approximate
03G	Cinnamon	3NW	Cocoa Bean	Approximate
03N	Espresso	3NW	Cocoa Bean	Exact
03NB	Mocha Java	3NW	Cocoa Bean	Close
03NW	Cocoa Bean	3NW	Cocoa Bean	Close
03R	Roxy Red	3RO	Mahogany	Approximate
03RB	Mahogany	3RO	Mahogany	Approximate
03RV	Merlot	3RO	Mahogany	Approximate
03V	Orchid	3RO	Mahogany	Approximate
Level 4
04ABn	Dark Roast	4NA	Forest	Close
04CB	Clove	4RV	Cabernet	Close
04M	Smoked Cedar	4NA	Forest	Approximate
04N	Chicory	4NN	Double Espresso	Exact
04NA	Storm Cloud	4NN	Double Espresso	Close
04NB	Maple	4NN	Double Espresso	Close
04NCh	Dark Chocolate	4NN	Double Espresso	Close
04RV	Cabernet	4RV	Cabernet	Close
04VRo	Violet Rose	4NA	Forest	Approximate
04WG	Sun Tea	4WG	Sun Tea	Approximate
Level 5
05C	Chili	5GB	Twilight	Approximate
05CC	Electric Shock	5GB	Twilight	Approximate
05G	Caramel	5GB	Twilight	Exact
05N	Walnut	5NN	Cafe Mocha	Exact
05NA	Smoke	5NN	Cafe Mocha	Close
05NW	Macchiato	5NN	Cafe Mocha	Close
05RB	Manzanita	5RO	Manzanita	Close
05RV	Sangria	5RO	Manzanita	Close
05V	Cosmic Violet	5NA	Smoke	Approximate
Level 6
06AA	Bonfire	6WG	Mango	Close
06ABn	Brown Smoke	6NA	Granite	Close
06CB	Amber Glaze	6RR	Blaze	Close
06CR	Sunset	6WG	Mango	Close
06G	St. Tropez	6GB	Ivy	Exact
06GB	Toffee	6GB	Ivy	Exact
06GG	Midas Touch	6GB	Ivy	Exact
06GI	Tenerife	6GB	Ivy	Close
06GN	Moss	6GB	Ivy	Close
06HC	Honeycomb	6GB	Ivy	Close
06N	Moroccan Sand	6NN	Chocolate Mousse	Exact
06NA	Granite	6NN	Chocolate Mousse	Close
06NB	Brandy	6NN	Chocolate Mousse	Close
06NCh	Ganache	6NN	Chocolate Mousse	Close
06R	Rocket Fire	6RR	Blaze	Exact
06RB	Cherry Cola	6RR	Blaze	Close
06RR	Blaze	6RR	Blaze	Exact
06T	Iron	6NA	Granite	Exact
06VB	Violet Lagoon	6NA	Granite	Close
06VRo	Mauve Rose	6NA	Granite	Approximate
06WG	Mango	6GB	Ivy	Exact
Level 7
07AA	Turmeric	7GB	Butterscotch	Approximate
07AG	Smokey Beige	7NA	Pewter	Close
07C	Curry	7GB	Butterscotch	Approximate
07CB	Spicestone	7RR	Flame	Close
07CC	Urban Fever	7GB	Butterscotch	Approximate
07G	Saffron	7GB	Butterscotch	Exact
07GB	Butterscotch	7GB	Butterscotch	Exact
07GRo	Golden Fizz	7GB	Butterscotch	Close
07M	Driftwood	7NA	Pewter	Approximate
07N	Mirage	7NN	Cocoa Powder	Exact
07NA	Pewter	7NN	Cocoa Powder	Close
07NB	Chestnut	7NN	Cocoa Powder	Close
07NCh	Fondue	7NN	Cocoa Powder	Close
07NW	Milk Tea	7NN	Cocoa Powder	Close
07P	Mother of Pearl	7NA	Pewter	Approximate
07RR	Flame	7RR	Flame	Exact
07T	Steel	7NA	Pewter	Exact
07V	Crushed Amethyst	7NA	Pewter	Approximate
07VB	Violet Star	7NA	Pewter	Close
Level 8
08C	Cayenne	8WG	Golden Apricot	Exact
08CR	Sunrise	8WG	Golden Apricot	Close
08GG	Gold Dip	8NG	Safari	Exact
08GI	St. Barths	8NG	Safari	Close
08GN	Ivy	8NG	Safari	Close
08HC	Honey Bee	8NG	Safari	Close
08N	Mojave	8NN	Creme Brulee	Exact
08NA	Volcanic	8NN	Creme Brulee	Close
08NP	Opal Shimmer	8NN	Creme Brulee	Close
08NV	Lavender Jewel	8NN	Creme Brulee	Close
08T	Silver	8NA	Volcanic	Exact
08V	Iridescent Quartz	8NA	Volcanic	Approximate
08VB	Violet Frost	8NA	Volcanic	Close
08VG	Gilded Taupe	8NA	Volcanic	Approximate
08VRo	Rose Quartz	8NA	Volcanic	Approximate
08WG	Golden Apricot	8NG	Safari	Exact
Level 9
09AA	Papaya	9GB	Butter Cream	Approximate
09AG	Glossy Greige	9NA	Sky	Close
09CR	Summer Sunshine	9GB	Butter Cream	Approximate
09G	Vanilla Crème	9GB	Butter Cream	Exact
09B	Sterling	9NA	Sky	Exact
09GB	Butter Cream	9GB	Butter Cream	Exact
09GI	Hamptons	9GB	Butter Cream	Close
09GRo	Blush Spritz	9GB	Butter Cream	Close
09HC	Honey Butter	9GB	Butter Cream	Close
09M	Sand Dunes	9NA	Sky	Approximate
09N	Café Au Lait	9N	Mist	Exact
09NA	Mist	9N	Mist	Close
09NB	Irish Crème	9N	Mist	Close
09NW	Cream Soda	9N	Mist	Close
09P	Opal Glow	9NA	Sky	Approximate
09RB	Blush	9N	Mist	Approximate
09T	Chrome	9NA	Sky	Exact
09V	Platinum Ice	9NA	Sky	Approximate
09VG	Iridescence	9NA	Sky	Approximate
09VRo	Rosé	9NA	Sky	Approximate
09VV	Lilac Ice	9NA	Sky	Approximate
Level 10
010T	Platinum	10N	Snow Queen	Approximate
010NA	Marble	10N	Snow Queen	Close
010P	Ivory Pearl	10N	Snow Queen	Approximate
010N	Delicate Natural	10N	Snow Queen	Exact
010AG	Misty Beige	10N	Snow Queen	Approximate
010NB	Caramel Cloud	10N	Snow Queen	Close
010VG	Baby	10N	Snow Queen	Approximate
010NW	Iced Piña	10N	Snow Queen	Close
010GI	Tahitian Sand	10N	Snow Queen	Approximate
010GRo	Sparkling Wine	10N	Snow Queen	Approximate
010NP	Pearlescent Luster	10N	Snow Queen	Close
010G	Lemon Icing	10N	Snow Queen	Approximate
010WG	Honey Gold	10N	Snow Queen	Approximate
010AA	Butternut	10N	Snow Queen	Approximate
010VV	Lavender Ice	10N	Snow Queen	Approximate
010NV	Iconic Lilac	10N	Snow Queen	Close

Heads up: Shades EQ Gloss is a demi color and Color Gels Lacquers is permanent. Coverage, longevity and the final result will differ: adjust the service, not just the shade.

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 124 Shades EQ Gloss shades, 28 exact, 53 close and 43 approximate in this chart with Color Gels Lacquers. For example, Shades EQ Gloss's 06G maps to Color Gels Lacquers's 6GB. 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); Color Gels Lacquers uses a double-letter family after the level (5NW = natural warm, NN = natural natural, NA = natural ash). Both brands write the reflect in a similar way, so reading the code across is straightforward.

View reverse: Redken Color Gels Lacquers to Redken Shades EQ Gloss

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Questions about Shades EQ Gloss and Color Gels Lacquers

Common questions when converting between these brands

How many Shades EQ Gloss shades have an exact equivalent in Color Gels Lacquers?

Of the 124 Shades EQ Gloss shades, 28 have an exact equivalent in Color Gels Lacquers, 53 close and 43 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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