Convert Wella Professionals Color Touch to Redken Color Gels Lacquers

Q: How many Color Touch shades have an exact equivalent in Color Gels Lacquers?

Of the 101 Color Touch shades, 64 have an exact equivalent in Color Gels Lacquers, 37 approximate. The level (1-10) is universal; what varies is the reflect.

Find the equivalent for each Wella Professionals Color Touch shade in Redken Color Gels Lacquers. 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.

Color Touch	Name	Color Gels Lacquers	Name	Match
Level 2
2/0	Black	1NN	Midnight	Approximate
2/8	Black Pearl	2ABn	Cool Ebony	Exact
Level 3
3/0	Dark Brown	3NW	Cocoa Bean	Exact
33/06	Dark Brown Intense Natural Violet	3NW	Cocoa Bean	Exact
3/5	Dark Brown Mahogany	3RO	Mahogany	Exact
3/66	Dark Brown Violet Intense	3RO	Mahogany	Approximate
3/68	Dark Brown Violet Pearl	3RO	Mahogany	Approximate
Level 4
4/0	Medium Brown	4NN	Double Espresso	Exact
44/05	Medium Brown Intense Natural Mahogany	4NN	Double Espresso	Exact
44/06	Medium Brown Intense Natural Violet	4NN	Double Espresso	Exact
44/07	Medium Brown Intense Natural Brown	4NN	Double Espresso	Exact
4/5	Medium Brown Mahogany	4RV	Cabernet	Approximate
4/57	Medium Brown Mahogany Brown	4RV	Cabernet	Approximate
4/6	Medium Brown Violet	4NA	Forest	Approximate
44/65	Medium Brown Intense Violet Mahogany	4NA	Forest	Approximate
4/71	Medium Brown Brown Ash	4NA	Forest	Approximate
Level 5
5/0	Light Brown	5NN	Cafe Mocha	Exact
5/03	Light Brown Natural Gold	5NN	Cafe Mocha	Exact
55/03	Light Brown Intense Natural Gold	5NN	Cafe Mocha	Exact
55/04	Light Brown Intense Natural Red	5NN	Cafe Mocha	Exact
55/05	Light Brown Intense Natural Mahogany	5NN	Cafe Mocha	Exact
55/06	Light Brown Intense Natural Violet	5NN	Cafe Mocha	Exact
55/07	Light Brown Intense Natural Brown	5NN	Cafe Mocha	Exact
5/1	Light Brown Ash	5NA	Smoke	Exact
5/3	Light Brown Gold	5GB	Twilight	Exact
5/37	Light Brown Gold Brown	5GB	Twilight	Exact
5/4	Light Brown Red	5RO	Manzanita	Exact
5/5	Light Brown Mahogany	5RO	Manzanita	Approximate
55/54	Light Brown Intense Mahogany Red	5RO	Manzanita	Approximate
55/65	Light Brown Intense Violet Mahogany	5NA	Smoke	Approximate
5/66	Light Brown Violet Intense	5NA	Smoke	Approximate
5/71	Light Brown Brown Ash	5NA	Smoke	Approximate
5/73	Light Brown Brown Gold	5NA	Smoke	Approximate
5/75	Light Brown Brown Mahogany	5NA	Smoke	Approximate
5/97	Light Brown Cendre Brown	5NA	Smoke	Exact
Level 6
6/0	Dark Blonde	6NN	Chocolate Mousse	Exact
66/03	Dark Blonde Intense Natural Gold	6NN	Chocolate Mousse	Exact
66/04	Dark Blonde Intense Natural Red	6NN	Chocolate Mousse	Exact
66/07	Dark Blonde Intense Natural Brown	6NN	Chocolate Mousse	Exact
6/3	Dark Blonde Gold	6GB	Ivy	Exact
6/35	Dark Blonde Gold Mahogany	6GB	Ivy	Exact
6/37	Dark Blonde Gold Brown	6GB	Ivy	Exact
6/4	Dark Blonde Red	6RR	Blaze	Exact
66/44	Dark Blonde Intense Red Intense	6RR	Blaze	Exact
66/45	Dark Blonde Intense Red Mahogany	6RR	Blaze	Exact
6/47	Dark Blonde Red Brown	6RR	Blaze	Exact
6/57	Dark Blonde Mahogany Brown	6RR	Blaze	Approximate
6/7	Dark Blonde Brown	6NA	Granite	Approximate
6/71	Dark Blonde Brown Ash	6NA	Granite	Approximate
6/73	Dark Blonde Brown Gold	6NA	Granite	Approximate
6/75	Dark Blonde Brown Mahogany	6NA	Granite	Approximate
6/77	Dark Blonde Brown Intense	6NA	Granite	Approximate
Level 7
7/0	Medium Blonde	7NN	Cocoa Powder	Exact
7/03	Medium Blonde Natural Gold	7NN	Cocoa Powder	Exact
77/03	Medium Blonde Intense Natural Gold	7NN	Cocoa Powder	Exact
77/07	Medium Blonde Intense Natural Brown	7NN	Cocoa Powder	Exact
7/1	Medium Blonde Ash	7NA	Pewter	Exact
7/3	Medium Blonde Gold	7GB	Butterscotch	Exact
7/4	Medium Blonde Red	7RR	Flame	Exact
7/43	Medium Blonde Red Gold	7RR	Flame	Exact
77/45	Medium Blonde Intense Red Mahogany	7RR	Flame	Exact
7/47	Medium Blonde Red Brown	7RR	Flame	Exact
7/7	Medium Blonde Brown	7NA	Pewter	Approximate
7/71	Medium Blonde Brown Ash	7NA	Pewter	Approximate
7/73	Medium Blonde Brown Gold	7NA	Pewter	Approximate
7/75	Medium Blonde Brown Mahogany	7NA	Pewter	Approximate
7/86	Medium Blonde Pearl Violet	7NA	Pewter	Exact
7/89	Medium Blonde Pearl Cendre	7NA	Pewter	Exact
7/97	Medium Blonde Cendre Brown	7NA	Pewter	Exact
Level 8
8/0	Light Blonde	8NN	Creme Brulee	Exact
8/03	Light Blonde Natural Gold	8NN	Creme Brulee	Exact
88/03	Light Blonde Intense Natural Gold	8NN	Creme Brulee	Exact
88/07	Light Blonde Intense Natural Brown	8NN	Creme Brulee	Exact
8/3	Light Blonde Gold	8NG	Safari	Exact
8/35	Light Blonde Gold Mahogany	8NG	Safari	Exact
8/38	Light Blonde Gold Pearl	8NG	Safari	Exact
8/41	Light Blonde Red Ash	8WG	Golden Apricot	Approximate
8/43	Light Blonde Red Gold	8WG	Golden Apricot	Approximate
8/71	Light Blonde Brown Ash	8NA	Volcanic	Approximate
8/73	Light Blonde Brown Gold	8NA	Volcanic	Approximate
8/81	Light Blonde Pearl Ash	8NA	Volcanic	Exact
Level 9
9/0	Very Light Blonde	9N	Mist	Exact
9/01	Very Light Blonde Natural Ash	9N	Mist	Exact
9/03	Very Light Blonde Natural Gold	9N	Mist	Exact
9/16	Very Light Blonde Ash Violet	9NA	Sky	Exact
9/3	Very Light Blonde Gold	9GB	Butter Cream	Exact
9/36	Very Light Blonde Gold Violet	9GB	Butter Cream	Exact
9/73	Very Light Blonde Brown Gold	9NA	Sky	Approximate
9/75	Very Light Blonde Brown Mahogany	9NA	Sky	Approximate
9/86	Very Light Blonde Pearl Violet	9NA	Sky	Exact
9/96	Very Light Blonde Cendre Violet	9NA	Sky	Exact
9/97	Very Light Blonde Cendre Brown	9NA	Sky	Exact
Level 10
10/0	Lightest Blonde	10N	Snow Queen	Exact
10/01	Lightest Blonde Natural Ash	10N	Snow Queen	Exact
10/03	Lightest Blonde Natural Gold	10N	Snow Queen	Exact
10/1	Lightest Blonde Ash	10N	Snow Queen	Approximate
10/3	Lightest Blonde Gold	10N	Snow Queen	Approximate
10/34	Lightest Blonde Gold Red	10N	Snow Queen	Approximate
10/6	Lightest Blonde Violet	10N	Snow Queen	Approximate
10/73	Lightest Blonde Brown Gold	10N	Snow Queen	Approximate
10/81	Lightest Blonde Pearl Ash	10N	Snow Queen	Approximate

Heads up: Color Touch is a demi color and Color Gels Lacquers is permanent. 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 101 Color Touch shades, 64 exact and 37 approximate in this chart with Color Gels Lacquers. For example, Color Touch's 6/0 maps to Color Gels Lacquers's 6NN. Natural reflects cross over best; matte ones need more adjustment.

Color Touch writes the reflect with a slash (7/1 = medium ash blonde); Color Gels Lacquers uses a double-letter family after the level (5NW = natural warm, NN = natural natural, NA = natural ash). The level (1-10) stays the same; what changes when converting is how the reflect is written.

View reverse: Redken Color Gels Lacquers to Wella Professionals Color Touch

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Questions about Color Touch and Color Gels Lacquers

Common questions when converting between these brands

How many Color Touch shades have an exact equivalent in Color Gels Lacquers?

Of the 101 Color Touch shades, 64 have an exact equivalent in Color Gels Lacquers, 37 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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