Convert Schwarzkopf Professional Igora Royal to Redken Color Gels Lacquers

Q: How many Igora Royal shades have an exact equivalent in Color Gels Lacquers?

Of the 90 Igora Royal shades, 69 have an exact equivalent in Color Gels Lacquers, 21 approximate. The level (1-10) is universal; what varies is the reflect.

Find the equivalent for each Schwarzkopf Professional Igora Royal 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.

Igora Royal	Name	Color Gels Lacquers	Name	Match
Level 1
1-0	Black	1NW	Midnight	Exact
1-1	Black Cendré	1NW	Midnight	Approximate
Level 3
3-0	Dark Brown	3NN	Black Coffee	Exact
3-22	Dark Brown Ash Extra	3NN	Black Coffee	Approximate
3-65	Dark Brown Chocolate Gold	3RB	Mahogany	Approximate
3-68	Dark Brown Chocolate Red	3RB	Mahogany	Approximate
Level 4
4-0	Medium Brown	4NN	Coffee Grounds	Exact
4-33	Medium Brown Matt Extra	4GN	Forest	Exact
4-46	Medium Brown Beige Chocolate	4NG	Pecan	Exact
4-6	Medium Brown Chocolate	4RR	Lava	Approximate
4-63	Medium Brown Chocolate Matt	4RR	Lava	Approximate
4-68	Medium Brown Chocolate Red	4RR	Lava	Approximate
4-88	Medium Brown Red Extra	4RR	Lava	Exact
4-99	Medium Brown Violet Extra	4VRo	Violet Rose	Exact
Level 5
5-0	Light Brown	5NN	Cafe Mocha	Exact
5-1	Light Brown Cendré	5AB	Twilight	Exact
5-5	Light Golden Brown	5GB	Truffle	Exact
5-7	Light Copper Brown	5CB	Brownstone	Exact
5-6	Light Chocolate Brown	5RB	Manzanita	Approximate
5-88	Light Red Extra Brown	5RB	Manzanita	Exact
5-00	Light Brown Natural Extra	5NN	Cafe Mocha	Exact
5-13	Light Brown Cendré Matt	5AB	Twilight	Exact
5-16	Light Brown Cendré Chocolate	5AB	Twilight	Exact
5-21	Light Brown Ash Cendré	5AB	Twilight	Exact
5-4	Light Brown Beige	5GB	Truffle	Exact
5-57	Light Brown Gold Copper	5GB	Truffle	Exact
5-65	Light Brown Chocolate Gold	5RB	Manzanita	Approximate
5-99	Light Brown Violet Extra	5AB	Twilight	Approximate
Level 6
6-0	Dark Blonde	6NN	Chocolate Mousse	Exact
6-1	Dark Blonde Cendré	6ABn	Brown Smoke	Exact
6-5	Dark Golden Blonde	6NG	St. Tropez	Exact
6-7	Dark Copper Blonde	6WG	Mango	Exact
6-6	Dark Chocolate Blonde	6RO	Bonfire	Approximate
6-88	Dark Red Extra Blonde	6RO	Bonfire	Exact
6-12	Dark Blonde Cendré Ash	6ABn	Brown Smoke	Exact
6-00	Dark Blonde Natural Extra	6NN	Chocolate Mousse	Exact
6-16	Dark Blonde Cendré Chocolate	6ABn	Brown Smoke	Exact
6-23	Dark Blonde Ash Matt	6ABn	Brown Smoke	Exact
6-29	Dark Blonde Ash Violet	6ABn	Brown Smoke	Exact
6-31	Dark Blonde Matt Cendré	6GN	Moss	Exact
6-4	Dark Blonde Beige	6NG	St. Tropez	Exact
6-46	Dark Blonde Beige Chocolate	6NG	St. Tropez	Exact
6-63	Dark Blonde Chocolate Matt	6RO	Bonfire	Approximate
6-65	Dark Blonde Chocolate Gold	6RO	Bonfire	Approximate
6-68	Dark Blonde Chocolate Red	6RO	Bonfire	Approximate
6-77	Dark Blonde Copper Extra	6WG	Mango	Exact
6-99	Dark Blonde Violet Extra	6VRo	Mauve Rose	Exact
Level 7
7-0	Medium Blonde	7NN	Cocoa Powder	Exact
7-1	Medium Blonde Cendré	7AB	Moonstone	Exact
7-5	Medium Golden Blonde	7GB	Butterscotch	Exact
7-7	Medium Copper Blonde	7GB	Butterscotch	Approximate
7-12	Medium Blonde Cendré Ash	7AB	Moonstone	Exact
7-00	Medium Blonde Natural Extra	7NN	Cocoa Powder	Exact
7-13	Medium Blonde Cendré Matt	7AB	Moonstone	Exact
7-21	Medium Blonde Ash Cendré	7AB	Moonstone	Exact
7-24	Medium Blonde Ash Beige	7AB	Moonstone	Exact
7-4	Medium Blonde Beige	7GB	Butterscotch	Exact
7-42	Medium Blonde Beige Ash	7GB	Butterscotch	Exact
7-48	Medium Blonde Beige Red	7GB	Butterscotch	Exact
7-55	Medium Blonde Gold Extra	7GB	Butterscotch	Exact
7-57	Medium Blonde Gold Copper	7GB	Butterscotch	Exact
7-65	Medium Blonde Chocolate Gold	7RO	Marigold	Approximate
7-76	Medium Blonde Copper Chocolate	7GB	Butterscotch	Approximate
7-77	Medium Blonde Copper Extra	7GB	Butterscotch	Approximate
Level 8
8-0	Light Blonde	8NN	Creme Brulee	Exact
8-1	Light Blonde Cendré	8AB	Stardust	Exact
8-5	Light Golden Blonde	8NG	Sunflower	Exact
8-11	Light Blonde Cendré Extra	8AB	Stardust	Exact
8-00	Light Blonde Natural Extra	8NN	Creme Brulee	Exact
8-19	Light Blonde Cendré Violet	8AB	Stardust	Exact
8-21	Light Blonde Ash Cendré	8AB	Stardust	Exact
8-4	Light Blonde Beige	8NG	Sunflower	Exact
8-46	Light Blonde Beige Chocolate	8NG	Sunflower	Exact
8-65	Light Blonde Chocolate Gold	8VRo	Rose Quartz	Approximate
8-77	Light Blonde Copper Extra	8WG	Golden Apricot	Exact
Level 9
9-0	Extra Light Blonde	9N	Cafe au Lait	Exact
9-1	Extra Light Blonde Cendré	9NA	Mist	Exact
9-5	Extra Light Blonde Gold	9GB	Butter Cream	Exact
9-11	Extra Light Blonde Cendré Extra	9NA	Mist	Exact
9-00	Extra Light Blonde Natural Extra	9N	Cafe au Lait	Exact
9-19	Extra Light Blonde Cendré Violet	9NA	Mist	Exact
9-24	Extra Light Blonde Ash Beige	9NA	Mist	Exact
9-4	Extra Light Blonde Beige	9GB	Butter Cream	Exact
9-42	Extra Light Blonde Beige Ash	9GB	Butter Cream	Exact
9-48	Extra Light Blonde Beige Red	9GB	Butter Cream	Exact
9-55	Extra Light Blonde Gold Extra	9GB	Butter Cream	Exact
9-67	Extra Light Blonde Chocolate Copper	9VRo	Rosé	Approximate
9-7	Extra Light Blonde Copper	9GB	Butter Cream	Approximate
9-98	Extra Light Blonde Violet Red	9VRo	Rosé	Exact
Level 10
10-0	Lightest Blonde	10N	Creme Latte	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 90 Igora Royal shades, 69 exact and 21 approximate in this chart with Color Gels Lacquers. For example, Igora Royal's 6-0 maps to Color Gels Lacquers's 6NN. Natural reflects cross over best; mahogany ones need more adjustment.

Igora Royal writes the reflect with a dash (7-1 = medium ash blonde); Color Gels Lacquers uses a letter family after the level: a single letter for the pure naturals (8N = Mojave, 6N = Moroccan Sand) and two letters for the rest (NN natural natural, NW natural warm, NA natural ash, GN green, AB ash blue, GB gold beige, NG gold, RO red orange). The level (1-10) stays the same; what changes when converting is how the reflect is written.

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Questions about Igora Royal and Color Gels Lacquers

Common questions when converting between these brands

How many Igora Royal shades have an exact equivalent in Color Gels Lacquers?

Of the 90 Igora Royal shades, 69 have an exact equivalent in Color Gels Lacquers, 21 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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