Convert Schwarzkopf Professional Igora Vibrance to Redken Color Gels Lacquers

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

Of the 83 Igora Vibrance shades, 69 have an exact equivalent in Color Gels Lacquers, 14 approximate. The level (1-10) is universal; what varies is the reflect.

Find the equivalent for each Schwarzkopf Professional Igora Vibrance 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 Vibrance	Name	Color Gels Lacquers	Name	Match
Level 1
1-0	Black Natural	1NW	Midnight	Exact
Level 3
3-0	Dark Brown Natural	3NN	Black Coffee	Exact
3-00	Dark Brown Natural Extra	3NN	Black Coffee	Exact
Level 4
4-0	Medium Brown Natural	4NN	Coffee Grounds	Exact
4-00	Medium Brown Natural Extra	4NN	Coffee Grounds	Exact
4-13	Medium Brown Cendré Matte	4ABn	Dark Roast	Exact
4-33	Medium Brown Matte Extra	4GN	Forest	Exact
4-46	Medium Brown Beige Chocolate	4NG	Pecan	Exact
4-6	Medium Brown Chocolate	4RR	Lava	Approximate
4-68	Medium Brown Chocolate Red	4RR	Lava	Approximate
Level 5
5-0	Light Brown Natural	5NN	Cafe Mocha	Exact
5-00	Light Brown Natural Extra	5NN	Cafe Mocha	Exact
5-1	Light Brown Cendré	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
5-5	Light Brown Gold	5GB	Truffle	Exact
5-57	Light Brown Gold Copper	5GB	Truffle	Exact
5-65	Light Brown Chocolate Gold	5RB	Manzanita	Approximate
5-67	Light Brown Chocolate Copper	5RB	Manzanita	Approximate
5-7	Light Brown Copper	5CB	Brownstone	Exact
5-88	Light Brown Red Extra	5RB	Manzanita	Exact
Level 6
6-0	Dark Blonde Natural	6NN	Chocolate Mousse	Exact
6-00	Dark Blonde Natural Extra	6NN	Chocolate Mousse	Exact
6-12	Dark Blonde Cendré Ash	6ABn	Brown Smoke	Exact
6-16	Dark Blonde Cendré Chocolate	6ABn	Brown Smoke	Exact
6-23	Dark Blonde Ash Matte	6ABn	Brown Smoke	Exact
6-46	Dark Blonde Beige Chocolate	6NG	St. Tropez	Exact
6-6	Dark Blonde Chocolate	6RO	Bonfire	Approximate
6-63	Dark Blonde Chocolate Matte	6RO	Bonfire	Approximate
6-68	Dark Blonde Chocolate Red	6RO	Bonfire	Approximate
6-78	Dark Blonde Copper Red	6WG	Mango	Exact
6-99	Dark Blonde Violet Extra	6VRo	Mauve Rose	Exact
Level 7
7-0	Medium Blonde Natural	7NN	Cocoa Powder	Exact
7-00	Medium Blonde Natural Extra	7NN	Cocoa Powder	Exact
7-1	Medium Blonde Cendré	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
7-77	Medium Blonde Copper Extra	7GB	Butterscotch	Approximate
7-88	Medium Blonde Red Extra	7RO	Marigold	Exact
Level 8
8-0	Light Blonde Natural	8NN	Creme Brulee	Exact
8-00	Light Blonde Natural Extra	8NN	Creme Brulee	Exact
8-11	Light Blonde Cendré Extra	8AB	Stardust	Exact
8-19	Light Blonde Cendré Violet	8AB	Stardust	Exact
8-46	Light Blonde Beige Chocolate	8NG	Sunflower	Exact
Level 9
9-0	Extra Light Blonde Natural	9N	Cafe au Lait	Exact
9-00	Extra Light Blonde Natural Extra	9N	Cafe au Lait	Exact
9-1	Extra Light Blonde Cendré	9NA	Mist	Exact
9-12	Extra Light Blonde Cendré Ash	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
9-55	Extra Light Blonde Gold Extra	9GB	Butter Cream	Exact
9-57	Extra Light Blonde Gold Copper	9GB	Butter Cream	Exact
9-65	Extra Light Blonde Chocolate Gold	9VRo	Rosé	Approximate
9-7	Extra Light Blonde Copper	9GB	Butter Cream	Approximate
Level 10
10-1	Cendré Soft Toner	10NA	Snow Queen	Exact
10-12	Cendré Ash Soft Toner	10NA	Snow Queen	Exact
10-19	Cendré Violet Soft Toner	10NA	Snow Queen	Exact
10-4	Beige Soft Toner	10NG	Honey	Exact
10-42	Beige Ash Soft Toner	10NG	Honey	Exact
10-5	Gold Soft Toner	10NG	Honey	Exact
10-51	Gold Cendré Soft Toner	10NG	Honey	Exact
10-57	Gold Copper Soft Toner	10NG	Honey	Exact
10-91	Violet Cendré Soft Toner	10NA	Snow Queen	Approximate
9.5-1	Cendré Toner	10NA	Snow Queen	Exact
9.5-11	Cendré Extra Toner	10NA	Snow Queen	Exact
9.5-19	Cendré Violet Toner	10NA	Snow Queen	Exact
9.5-21	Ash Cendré Toner	10NA	Snow Queen	Exact
9.5-24	Ash Beige Toner	10NA	Snow Queen	Exact
9.5-4	Beige Toner	10NG	Honey	Exact
9.5-46	Beige Chocolate Toner	10NG	Honey	Exact
9.5-47	Beige Copper Toner	10NG	Honey	Exact
9.5-49	Beige Violet Toner	10NG	Honey	Exact
9.5-5	Gold Toner	10NG	Honey	Exact
9.5-9	Violet Toner	10NA	Snow Queen	Approximate
9.5-98	Violet Red Toner	10NA	Snow Queen	Approximate

Heads up: Igora Vibrance 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 83 Igora Vibrance shades, 69 exact and 14 approximate in this chart with Color Gels Lacquers. For example, Igora Vibrance's 6-0 maps to Color Gels Lacquers's 6NN. Natural reflects cross over best; mahogany ones need more adjustment.

Igora Vibrance 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.

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

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Questions about Igora Vibrance and Color Gels Lacquers

Common questions when converting between these brands

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

Of the 83 Igora Vibrance shades, 69 have an exact equivalent in Color Gels Lacquers, 14 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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