Convert Schwarzkopf Professional Igora Royal Absolutes to Matrix SoColor Pre-Bonded

Q: How many Igora Royal Absolutes shades have an exact equivalent in SoColor Pre-Bonded?

Of the 30 Igora Royal Absolutes shades, 17 have an exact equivalent in SoColor Pre-Bonded, 9 close and 4 approximate. The level (1-10) is universal; what varies is the reflect.

Find the equivalent for each Schwarzkopf Professional Igora Royal Absolutes 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.

Igora Royal Absolutes	Name	SoColor Pre-Bonded	Name	Match
Level 4
4-60	Medium Brown Chocolate Natural	4RB	Dark Brown Red Brown	Approximate
Level 5
5-50	Light Brown Gold Natural	5G	Medium Brown Gold	Exact
5-60	Light Brown Chocolate Natural	5BR	Medium Brown Brown Red	Close
5-80	Light Brown Red Natural	505R	Medium Brown Red (Extra Coverage)	Exact
Level 6
6-50	Dark Blonde Gold Natural	6W	Light Brown Warm	Close
6-60	Dark Blonde Chocolate Natural	6BR	Light Brown Brown Red	Close
6-70	Dark Blonde Copper Natural	6W	Light Brown Warm	Approximate
6-80	Dark Blonde Red Natural	6RB	Light Brown Red Brown	Close
6-460	Dark Blonde Beige Chocolate Natural	6W	Light Brown Warm	Close
Level 7
7-50	Medium Blonde Gold Natural	7G	Dark Blonde Gold	Exact
7-60	Medium Blonde Chocolate Natural	7BC	Dark Blonde Brown Copper	Close
7-70	Medium Blonde Copper Natural	7CG	Dark Blonde Copper Gold	Close
7-10	Medium Blonde Cendré Natural	7A	Dark Blonde Ash	Exact
7-140	Medium Blonde Cendré Beige Natural	7A	Dark Blonde Ash	Exact
7-450	Medium Blonde Beige Gold Natural	7G	Dark Blonde Gold	Exact
7-460	Medium Blonde Beige Chocolate Natural	7G	Dark Blonde Gold	Exact
7-470	Medium Blonde Beige Copper Natural	7G	Dark Blonde Gold	Exact
7-560	Medium Blonde Gold Chocolate Natural	7G	Dark Blonde Gold	Exact
7-710	Medium Blonde Copper Cendré Natural	7CG	Dark Blonde Copper Gold	Close
Level 8
8-50	Light Blonde Gold Natural	8W	Medium Blonde Warm	Close
8-60	Light Blonde Chocolate Natural	8N	Medium Blonde Neutral	Approximate
8-01	Light Blonde Natural Cendré	8N	Medium Blonde Neutral	Exact
8-140	Light Blonde Cendré Beige Natural	8A	Medium Blonde Ash	Exact
Level 9
9-40	Extra Light Blonde Beige Natural	9G	Light Blonde Gold	Exact
9-50	Extra Light Blonde Gold Natural	9G	Light Blonde Gold	Exact
9-60	Extra Light Blonde Chocolate Natural	9N	Light Blonde Neutral	Approximate
9-140	Extra Light Blonde Cendré Beige Natural	9A	Light Blonde Ash	Exact
9-460	Extra Light Blonde Beige Chocolate Natural	9G	Light Blonde Gold	Exact
9-470	Extra Light Blonde Beige Copper Natural	9G	Light Blonde Gold	Exact
9-560	Extra Light Blonde Gold Chocolate Natural	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 30 Igora Royal Absolutes shades, 17 exact, 9 close and 4 approximate in this chart with SoColor Pre-Bonded. For example, Igora Royal Absolutes's 7-50 maps to SoColor Pre-Bonded's 7G. Ash reflects cross over best; copper ones need more adjustment.

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Questions about Igora Royal Absolutes and SoColor Pre-Bonded

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How many Igora Royal Absolutes shades have an exact equivalent in SoColor Pre-Bonded?

Of the 30 Igora Royal Absolutes shades, 17 have an exact equivalent in SoColor Pre-Bonded, 9 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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