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, 60 have an exact equivalent in Color Gels Lacquers, 4 close and 26 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	1NN	Midnight	Exact
1-1	Black Cendré	1NN	Midnight	Approximate
Level 3
3-0	Dark Brown	3NW	Cocoa Bean	Exact
3-22	Dark Brown Ash Intense	3NW	Cocoa Bean	Approximate
3-65	Dark Brown Chocolate Gold	3RO	Mahogany	Exact
3-68	Dark Brown Chocolate Red	3RO	Mahogany	Exact
Level 4
4-0	Medium Brown	4NN	Double Espresso	Exact
4-33	Medium Brown Matt Intense	4NA	Forest	Approximate
4-46	Medium Brown Beige Chocolate	4WG	Sun Tea	Approximate
4-6	Medium Brown Chocolate	4RV	Cabernet	Approximate
4-63	Medium Brown Chocolate Matt	4RV	Cabernet	Approximate
4-68	Medium Brown Chocolate Red	4RV	Cabernet	Approximate
4-88	Medium Brown Red Intense	4RV	Cabernet	Exact
4-99	Medium Brown Violet Intense	4NA	Forest	Approximate
Level 5
5-0	Light Brown	5NN	Cafe Mocha	Exact
5-1	Light Ash Brown	5NA	Smoke	Exact
5-5	Light Golden Brown	5GB	Twilight	Exact
5-7	Light Copper Brown	5GB	Twilight	Approximate
5-6	Light Chocolate Brown	5RO	Manzanita	Approximate
5-88	Light Red Extra Brown	5RO	Manzanita	Exact
5-00	Light Brown Natural Extra	5NN	Cafe Mocha	Exact
5-13	Light Brown Cendré Matt	5NA	Smoke	Exact
5-16	Light Brown Cendré Chocolate	5NA	Smoke	Exact
5-21	Light Brown Ash Cendré	5NA	Smoke	Exact
5-4	Light Brown Beige	5GB	Twilight	Exact
5-57	Light Brown Gold Copper	5GB	Twilight	Exact
5-65	Light Brown Chocolate Gold	5RO	Manzanita	Approximate
5-99	Light Brown Violet Intense	5NA	Smoke	Approximate
Level 6
6-0	Dark Blonde	6NN	Chocolate Mousse	Exact
6-1	Dark Ash Blonde	6NA	Granite	Exact
6-5	Dark Golden Blonde	6GB	Ivy	Exact
6-7	Dark Copper Blonde	6WG	Mango	Exact
6-6	Dark Chocolate Blonde	6RR	Blaze	Approximate
6-88	Dark Red Extra Blonde	6RR	Blaze	Exact
6-12	Dark Ash Smokey Blonde	6NA	Granite	Close
6-00	Dark Blonde Natural Extra	6NN	Chocolate Mousse	Exact
6-16	Dark Blonde Cendré Chocolate	6NA	Granite	Exact
6-23	Dark Blonde Ash Matt	6NA	Granite	Exact
6-29	Dark Blonde Ash Violet	6NA	Granite	Exact
6-31	Dark Blonde Matt Cendré	6NA	Granite	Approximate
6-4	Dark Blonde Beige	6GB	Ivy	Exact
6-46	Dark Blonde Beige Chocolate	6GB	Ivy	Exact
6-63	Dark Blonde Chocolate Matt	6RR	Blaze	Approximate
6-65	Dark Blonde Chocolate Gold	6RR	Blaze	Approximate
6-68	Dark Blonde Chocolate Red	6RR	Blaze	Approximate
6-77	Dark Blonde Copper Intense	6WG	Mango	Exact
6-99	Dark Blonde Violet Intense	6NA	Granite	Approximate
Level 7
7-0	Medium Blonde	7NN	Cocoa Powder	Exact
7-1	Medium Ash Blonde	7NA	Pewter	Exact
7-5	Medium Golden Blonde	7GB	Butterscotch	Exact
7-7	Medium Copper Blonde	7GB	Butterscotch	Approximate
7-12	Medium Ash Smokey Blonde	7NA	Pewter	Close
7-00	Medium Blonde Natural Extra	7NN	Cocoa Powder	Exact
7-13	Medium Blonde Cendré Matt	7NA	Pewter	Exact
7-21	Medium Blonde Ash Cendré	7NA	Pewter	Exact
7-24	Medium Blonde Ash Beige	7NA	Pewter	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 Intense	7GB	Butterscotch	Exact
7-57	Medium Blonde Gold Copper	7GB	Butterscotch	Exact
7-65	Medium Blonde Chocolate Gold	7RR	Flame	Approximate
7-76	Medium Blonde Copper Chocolate	7GB	Butterscotch	Approximate
7-77	Medium Blonde Copper Intense	7GB	Butterscotch	Approximate
Level 8
8-0	Light Blonde	8NN	Creme Brulee	Exact
8-1	Light Ash Blonde	8NA	Volcanic	Exact
8-5	Light Golden Blonde	8NG	Safari	Exact
8-11	Light Ash Extra Blonde	8NA	Volcanic	Close
8-00	Light Blonde Natural Extra	8NN	Creme Brulee	Exact
8-19	Light Blonde Cendré Violet	8NA	Volcanic	Exact
8-21	Light Blonde Ash Cendré	8NA	Volcanic	Exact
8-4	Light Blonde Beige	8NG	Safari	Exact
8-46	Light Blonde Beige Chocolate	8NG	Safari	Exact
8-65	Light Blonde Chocolate Gold	8NN	Creme Brulee	Approximate
8-77	Light Blonde Copper Intense	8WG	Golden Apricot	Exact
Level 9
9-0	Very Light Blonde	9N	Mist	Exact
9-1	Very Light Ash Blonde	9NA	Sky	Exact
9-5	Very Light Golden Blonde	9GB	Butter Cream	Exact
9-11	Very Light Ash Extra Blonde	9NA	Sky	Close
9-00	Extra Light Blonde Natural Extra	9N	Mist	Exact
9-19	Extra Light Blonde Cendré Violet	9NA	Sky	Exact
9-24	Extra Light Blonde Ash Beige	9NA	Sky	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 Intense	9GB	Butter Cream	Exact
9-67	Extra Light Blonde Chocolate Copper	9N	Mist	Approximate
9-7	Extra Light Blonde Copper	9GB	Butter Cream	Approximate
9-98	Extra Light Blonde Violet Red	9NA	Sky	Approximate
Level 10
10-0	Lightest Blonde	10N	Snow Queen	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, 60 exact, 4 close and 26 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; iridescent ones need more adjustment.

Igora Royal writes the reflect with a dash (7-1 = medium ash blonde); Color Gels Lacquers uses a double-letter family after the level (5NW = natural warm, NN = natural natural, NA = natural ash). The level (1-10) stays the same; what changes when converting is how the reflect is written.

View reverse: Redken Color Gels Lacquers to Schwarzkopf Professional Igora Royal

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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, 60 have an exact equivalent in Color Gels Lacquers, 4 close and 26 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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