Compare dental shades across all major systems. Built for technicians and clinicians who demand precision.
Compare across VITA Classical, 3D-Master, Chromascop, Bleach Guide & Portrait.
Ivoclar, VITA VM9, GC Gradia, Candulor, Dentsply Sirona & Shofu — matched side by side.
Stain correction protocols for fired zirconia. Dentin, incisal & cervical zone recipes with application order.
Correct for shade guide drift. Old guides appear darker — use this reference chart to find the visual equivalent in a current guide.
Choose from 5 tooth systems or 6 gingiva systems. All major manufacturers covered.
Select the shade from your physical guide. From B1 to A4 and everything between.
See equivalents across all other systems with quality ratings — instantly.
Shade data is based on manufacturer specifications and peer-reviewed colorimetric research. All values are derived from clinical studies under standardized D65 lighting conditions.
Select a system and shade — get instant equivalents across all major systems.
Equivalents across all 5 systems will appear here
Select a gingival system and shade — get equivalents across all 6 major systems.
Equivalents across all 6 gingiva systems will appear here
Select the fired shade, target shade, and stain system — get a full zone-by-zone correction protocol.
Both shades must be VITA Classical. Results appear automatically when all three fields are selected.
Shade guides change over time with use and sterilization. This table shows the visual equivalent in a current guide for each shade in an older guide.
Visual equivalents between an aged guide and a current production guide.
| Old Guide | New Guide | Match Level | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| A1 | A1 | Very Close | Very high match in value and chroma — stable across generations |
| A2 | B2 | ⚠ Caution | Old guide more reddish — new guide leans yellow. B2 gives the closest visual value |
| A3 | A2 | Close | Old A3 was lighter — A2 in the new guide is the visual equivalent |
| A3.5 | A3 | Very Close | Chroma density of old A3.5 matches new A3 exactly in current production |
| A4 | A4 | Very Close | A4 group is the closest match with a slight shift toward darker brown |
| B1 | B1 | Very Close | Near-perfect match — highest brightness shade in both systems |
| B2 | B2 | Slightly Close | New guide slightly more yellow — result of pigment reformulation |
| B3 | B2 | Close | Old B3 had lower chroma — new B2 is the visual equivalent |
| B4 | B4 | Slightly Close | Similar chroma with a slight hue difference |
| C1 | C1 | Very Close | Very good match in neutral gray value |
| C2 | C1 | Close | Old C2 was visually lighter — new C1 is the closest brightness equivalent |
| C3 | C3 | Slightly Close | Current production is slightly darker |
| C4 | C4 | Slightly Close | New guide has higher chroma density — represents the darkest end of the gray spectrum |
| D2 | D2 | Very Close | Stable reddish-gray pigment across both generations |
| D3 | D2 | Close | Old D3 had lower chroma — new D2 compensates for the difference in density |
| D4 | D4 | Slightly Close | Old guide more gray — new guide leans slightly yellow |
Best practices to maintain accuracy and know when to replace.
A professional reference tool designed to help dental technicians and clinicians work faster and more accurately with shade matching.
Shade guide conversions were scattered across manufacturer PDFs, impossible to find in one place during a clinical workflow.
We built the tool we needed — a single reference that covers all major systems with scientifically accurate color calculations.
Provide accurate, reliable shade data for dental professionals — without the friction of PDFs or guessing conversions.
All shade data is based on published manufacturer specifications and peer-reviewed colorimetric research. Values are derived from clinical studies measuring shade guide samples under standardized D65 lighting conditions.
ShadeMatch is a reference tool only. Do not base any clinical decision solely on these results. All outputs must be verified against your physical shade guides under standardized D65 lighting before final delivery. Shade data is approximate — individual guide batches, lighting conditions, and patient factors all affect the final result. ShadeMatch bears no responsibility for any clinical outcomes arising from use of this tool.
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