Convert Wella Professionals Illumina Color to Redken Shades EQ Gloss

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

Of the 43 Illumina Color shades, 34 have an exact equivalent in Shades EQ Gloss, 2 close and 7 approximate. The level (1-10) is universal; what varies is the reflect.

Find the equivalent for each Wella Professionals Illumina Color shade in Redken Shades EQ Gloss. 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.

Illumina Color	Name	Shades EQ Gloss	Name	Match
Level 4
4/	Medium Brown	04N	Chicory	Exact
Level 5
5/	Light Brown	05N	Walnut	Exact
5/02	Light Brown Natural Matte	05V	Cosmic Violet	Approximate
5/81	Light Brown Pearl Ash	05V	Cosmic Violet	Approximate
5/35	Light Brown Gold Mahogany	05G	Caramel	Exact
5/43	Light Brown Red Gold	05RB	Manzanita	Close
5/7	Light Brown	05N	Walnut	Approximate
Level 6
6/	Dark Blonde	06N	Moroccan Sand	Exact
6/16	Dark Ash Violet Blonde	06T	Iron	Exact
6/19	Dark Ash Cendre Blonde	06T	Iron	Exact
6/37	Dark Blonde Gold Brown	06G	St. Tropez	Exact
6/76	Dark Brown Violet Blonde	06ABn	Brown Smoke	Approximate
Level 7
7/	Medium Blonde	07N	Mirage	Exact
7/81	Medium Blonde Pearl Ash	07T	Steel	Exact
7/31	Medium Gold Ash Blonde	07G	Saffron	Exact
7/35	Medium Gold Mahogany Blonde	07G	Saffron	Exact
7/42	Medium Blonde Red Matte	07RR	Flame	Exact
7/43	Medium Red Gold Blonde	07RR	Flame	Exact
7/7	Medium Brown Blonde	07M	Driftwood	Exact
7/75	Medium Blonde Brown Mahogany	07M	Driftwood	Exact
Level 8
8/	Light Blonde	08N	Mojave	Exact
8/05	Light Natural Mahogany Blonde	08V	Iridescent Quartz	Approximate
8/1	Light Ash Blonde	08T	Silver	Exact
8/13	Light Ash Gold Blonde	08T	Silver	Exact
8/69	Light Violet Cendre Blonde	08V	Iridescent Quartz	Exact
8/36	Light Gold Violet Blonde	08GG	Gold Dip	Exact
8/37	Light Blonde Gold Brown	08GG	Gold Dip	Exact
8/38	Light Gold Pearl Blonde	08GG	Gold Dip	Exact
Level 9
9/	Very Light Blonde	09N	Café Au Lait	Exact
9/19	Very Light Ash Cendre Blonde	09B	Sterling	Exact
9/59	Very Light Mahogany Cendre Blonde	09RB	Blush	Approximate
9/60	Very Light Violet Natural Blonde	09P	Opal Glow	Exact
9/03	Very Light Natural Gold Blonde	09G	Vanilla Crème	Exact
9/37	Very Light Blonde Gold Brown	09G	Vanilla Crème	Exact
9/43	Very Light Red Gold Blonde	09RB	Blush	Close
Level 10
10/	Lightest Blonde	010N	Delicate Natural	Exact
10/05	Lightest Natural Mahogany Blonde	010P	Ivory Pearl	Approximate
10/1	Lightest Ash Blonde	010T	Platinum	Exact
10/69	Lightest Violet Cendre Blonde	010P	Ivory Pearl	Exact
10/81	Lightest Blonde Pearl Ash	010T	Platinum	Exact
10/93	Lightest Cendre Gold Blonde	010P	Ivory Pearl	Exact
10/36	Lightest Gold Violet Blonde	010G	Lemon Icing	Exact
10/38	Lightest Gold Pearl Blonde	010G	Lemon Icing	Exact

Heads up: Illumina Color is a permanent color and Shades EQ Gloss is demi. 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 43 Illumina Color shades, 34 exact, 2 close and 7 approximate in this chart with Shades EQ Gloss. For example, Illumina Color's 6/ maps to Shades EQ Gloss's 06N. Natural reflects cross over best; mahogany ones need more adjustment.

Illumina Color writes the reflect with a slash (7/81 = pearl blonde); Shades EQ Gloss uses the tonal-family letter after a zero-padded level (07N = natural, V = violet, NB = natural beige). The level (1-10) stays the same; what changes when converting is how the reflect is written.

View reverse: Redken Shades EQ Gloss to Wella Professionals Illumina Color

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Questions about Illumina Color and Shades EQ Gloss

Common questions when converting between these brands

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

Of the 43 Illumina Color shades, 34 have an exact equivalent in Shades EQ Gloss, 2 close and 7 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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