Convert Paul Mitchell The Color to Redken Shades EQ Gloss

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

Of the 21 The Color shades, 18 have an exact equivalent in Shades EQ Gloss, 2 close and 1 approximate. The level (1-10) is universal; what varies is the reflect.

Find the equivalent for each Paul Mitchell The 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.

The Color	Name	Shades EQ Gloss	Name	Match
Level 3
3N	Dark Brown	03N	Espresso	Exact
Level 4
4N	Medium Brown	04N	Chicory	Exact
Level 5
5N	Light Brown	05N	Walnut	Exact
5A	Light Ash Brown	05V	Cosmic Violet	Approximate
5C	Light Copper Brown	05C	Chili	Exact
5RO	Light Red Brown	05RB	Manzanita	Close
Level 6
6N	Dark Blonde	06N	Moroccan Sand	Exact
6A	Dark Ash Blonde	06T	Iron	Exact
6G	Dark Golden Blonde	06G	St. Tropez	Exact
6C	Dark Copper Blonde	06AA	Bonfire	Close
6RO	Dark Red Blonde	06R	Rocket Fire	Exact
Level 7
7N	Medium Blonde	07N	Mirage	Exact
7A	Medium Ash Blonde	07T	Steel	Exact
7G	Medium Golden Blonde	07G	Saffron	Exact
7C	Medium Copper Blonde	07C	Curry	Exact
Level 8
8N	Light Blonde	08N	Mojave	Exact
8A	Light Ash Blonde	08T	Silver	Exact
8G	Light Golden Blonde	08GG	Gold Dip	Exact
Level 9
9N	Very Light Blonde	09N	Café Au Lait	Exact
9A	Very Light Ash Blonde	09B	Sterling	Exact
Level 10
10N	Lightest Blonde	010N	Delicate Natural	Exact

Heads up: The 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 21 The Color shades, 18 exact, 2 close and 1 approximate in this chart with Shades EQ Gloss. For example, The Color's 6N maps to Shades EQ Gloss's 06N. Natural reflects cross over best; red ones need more adjustment.

The Color writes the reflect with a letter after the level (7N = medium natural blonde); Shades EQ Gloss uses the tonal-family letter after a zero-padded level (07N = natural, V = violet, NB = natural beige). Both brands write the reflect in a similar way, so reading the code across is straightforward.

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Questions about The Color and Shades EQ Gloss

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

Of the 21 The Color shades, 18 have an exact equivalent in Shades EQ Gloss, 2 close and 1 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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