Convert Redken Cover Fusion to Matrix SoColor Pre-Bonded

Q: How many Cover Fusion shades have an exact equivalent in SoColor Pre-Bonded?

Of the 33 Cover Fusion shades, 20 have an exact equivalent in SoColor Pre-Bonded, 8 close and 5 approximate. The level (1-10) is universal; what varies is the reflect.

Find the equivalent for each Redken Cover Fusion shade in Matrix SoColor Pre-Bonded. 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.

Cover Fusion	Name	SoColor Pre-Bonded	Name	Match
Level 2
2NA	Natural Ash	2N	Natural Black	Approximate
2NABn	Natural Ash Brown	2N	Natural Black	Approximate
Level 3
3NN	Natural Natural	3N	Darkest Brown Neutral	Exact
Level 4
4NN	Natural Natural	4N	Dark Brown Neutral	Exact
4NA	Natural Ash	4A	Dark Brown Ash	Exact
4NABn	Natural Ash Brown	4A	Dark Brown Ash	Exact
4NCh	Natural Chocolate	4RB	Dark Brown Red Brown	Approximate
4NBr	Natural Brown Red	4RB	Dark Brown Red Brown	Close
4NBc	Natural Brown Copper	504W	Dark Brown Warm (Extra Coverage)	Approximate
Level 5
5NN	Natural Natural	5N	Medium Brown Neutral	Exact
5NGb	Natural Gold Beige	5G	Medium Brown Gold	Exact
5NGi	Natural Gold Iridescent	5G	Medium Brown Gold	Exact
5NCr	Natural Copper Red	5CG	Medium Brown Copper Gold	Close
Level 6
6NN	Natural Natural	6N	Light Brown Neutral	Exact
6NA	Natural Ash	6A	Light Brown Ash	Exact
6NABn	Natural Ash Brown	6A	Light Brown Ash	Exact
6NCh	Natural Chocolate	6BR	Light Brown Brown Red	Close
6NGc	Natural Gold Copper	6W	Light Brown Warm	Close
6NBr	Natural Brown Red	6RB	Light Brown Red Brown	Close
6NBc	Natural Brown Copper	6W	Light Brown Warm	Approximate
Level 7
7NN	Natural Natural	7N	Dark Blonde Neutral	Exact
7NG	Natural Gold	7G	Dark Blonde Gold	Exact
7NGb	Natural Gold Beige	7G	Dark Blonde Gold	Exact
7NGi	Natural Gold Iridescent	7G	Dark Blonde Gold	Exact
7NCh	Natural Chocolate	7BC	Dark Blonde Brown Copper	Close
7NCr	Natural Copper Red	7CG	Dark Blonde Copper Gold	Close
Level 8
8NN	Natural Natural	8N	Medium Blonde Neutral	Exact
8NA	Natural Ash	8A	Medium Blonde Ash	Exact
8NGc	Natural Gold Copper	8W	Medium Blonde Warm	Close
Level 9
9NN	Natural Natural	9N	Light Blonde Neutral	Exact
9NG	Natural Gold	9G	Light Blonde Gold	Exact
9NGb	Natural Gold Beige	9G	Light Blonde Gold	Exact
9NGi	Natural Gold Iridescent	9G	Light Blonde Gold	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 33 Cover Fusion shades, 20 exact, 8 close and 5 approximate in this chart with SoColor Pre-Bonded. For example, Cover Fusion's 6NN maps to SoColor Pre-Bonded's 6N. Natural reflects cross over best; copper ones need more adjustment.

View reverse: Matrix SoColor Pre-Bonded to Redken Cover Fusion

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Questions about Cover Fusion and SoColor Pre-Bonded

Common questions when converting between these brands

How many Cover Fusion shades have an exact equivalent in SoColor Pre-Bonded?

Of the 33 Cover Fusion shades, 20 have an exact equivalent in SoColor Pre-Bonded, 8 close and 5 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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