Convert Pravana ChromaSilk to Redken Shades EQ Gloss

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

Of the 25 ChromaSilk shades, 19 have an exact equivalent in Shades EQ Gloss, 2 close and 4 approximate. The level (1-10) is universal; what varies is the reflect.

Find the equivalent for each Pravana ChromaSilk 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.

ChromaSilk	Name	Shades EQ Gloss	Name	Match
Level 2
2N	Black	03N	Espresso	Approximate
Level 3
3N	Dark Brown	03N	Espresso	Exact
Level 4
4N	Medium Brown	04N	Chicory	Exact
Level 5
5N	Light Brown	05N	Walnut	Exact
5.1	Light Ash Brown	05V	Cosmic Violet	Approximate
5.3	Light Golden Brown	05G	Caramel	Exact
5.4	Light Copper Brown	05C	Chili	Exact
5.5	Light Mahogany Brown	05RB	Manzanita	Approximate
5.6	Light Red Brown	05RB	Manzanita	Close
Level 6
6N	Dark Blonde	06N	Moroccan Sand	Exact
6.1	Dark Ash Blonde	06T	Iron	Exact
6.3	Dark Golden Blonde	06G	St. Tropez	Exact
6.4	Dark Copper Blonde	06AA	Bonfire	Close
6.5	Dark Mahogany Blonde	06CB	Amber Glaze	Approximate
6.6	Dark Red Blonde	06R	Rocket Fire	Exact
Level 7
7N	Medium Blonde	07N	Mirage	Exact
7.1	Medium Ash Blonde	07T	Steel	Exact
7.3	Medium Golden Blonde	07G	Saffron	Exact
7.4	Medium Copper Blonde	07C	Curry	Exact
Level 8
8N	Light Blonde	08N	Mojave	Exact
8.1	Light Ash Blonde	08T	Silver	Exact
8.3	Light Golden Blonde	08GG	Gold Dip	Exact
Level 9
9N	Very Light Blonde	09N	Café Au Lait	Exact
9.1	Very Light Ash Blonde	09B	Sterling	Exact
Level 10
10N	Lightest Blonde	010N	Delicate Natural	Exact

Heads up: ChromaSilk 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 25 ChromaSilk shades, 19 exact, 2 close and 4 approximate in this chart with Shades EQ Gloss. For example, ChromaSilk's 6N maps to Shades EQ Gloss's 06N. Golden reflects cross over best; mahogany ones need more adjustment.

ChromaSilk 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.

View reverse: Redken Shades EQ Gloss to Pravana ChromaSilk

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Questions about ChromaSilk and Shades EQ Gloss

Common questions when converting between these brands

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

Of the 25 ChromaSilk shades, 19 have an exact equivalent in Shades EQ Gloss, 2 close and 4 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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