Knowing which glasses will complement your eye color can be challenging. At FramesDirect, we have a do-what-feels-right philosophy when it comes to fashion. Who says people with olive skin can’t wear yellow? Or that people with red hair can’t wear red? We believe you should wear the frames that make you feel great.
The top two questions we get from shoppers are:
We cover which frames to select based on your facial features in our handy face shape guide, so this page is meant to help you select glasses based on the color of your eyes. When you pick your next pair of glasses, you can opt for a color in the same family (a complementary hue), or one that sits opposite from your eye tone on the color wheel.
No matter what kind of glasses you choose — from the rugged and athletic to the purely fashion-focused — you will find an array of color options to suit your preferences and bring out your eyes.
To bring out blue eyes, especially cerulean and light blue eyes, a midnight shade (otherwise known as navy) or a truer cobalt blue can be appealing.
Glasses frames in coral and champagne shades also complement blue eyes beautifully. Even a traditional tortoise brown is a viable option.
We suggest trying out the Ray-Ban RB7190 in transparent blue. This frame’s bright color will make those baby blues stand out.
So for blue eyes, look for frames in shades of:
If you have gray eyes, you should look for any glasses frames in gray or silvery blue to make your eye color pop.
You may have to tone down your colorful look if you want your eyes to shine through, as vibrant colors will compete with your eyes. However, desaturated hues will leave people doing a double-take at your stunning gray eyes.
We love the Kate Spade Payton in blue Havana for wearers with gray eyes. This translucent blue frame will add interest to your face and draw attention to your eyes.
So for gray eyes, look for frames in:
Wearers with beautiful green eyes look great in a wide variety of glasses colors, allowing them to make the most of their looks. But shades that are opposite of green on the color wheel tend to look the best.
All shades of purple and plum look amazing on green-eyed fashion mavens, while brown, gold, and opalized shades also work well. You’re already divine, but try a bold emerald color if you’re feeling adventurous.
We like the Modo 4543A - Global Fit eyeglasses for people with green eyes, as the purple tortoise color and round shape will flatter any attire while drawing attention to your best feature.
So for green eyes, look for frames in shades of:
Amber-colored glasses look best with hazel eyes. Why? Hazel eyes are not just one color, or at least they aren’t as consistent as other eye colors. Instead, they are an interesting combination of brown and gold flecks, making hazel one of the most multidimensional eye colors.
That makes amber the perfect complementary color for the complex coloring of hazel eyes. Delicate metallics, dusty pinks, greens, and grays will also make the most of your hazel eyes, and set off their hue.
Opt for the Shuron Ronsir Zyl and enjoy a bold, retro style with elegant metal accents to draw out the multiple shades in your eyes.
So for hazel eyes, look for frames in shades of:
Brown is the most common eye color on the planet, so it’s lucky there are so many colors of glasses frames that look nice with warm brown eyes.
Basic black and brown frames look great with brown eyes, but if you’re trying to be more creative, choose salmon, bronze, gold, lavender, or olive frames.
Our pick for the best glasses for brown eyes is the Oakley Holbrook RX. These classic rectangular frames come in a versatile satin brown hue to bring out the color of your eyes.
So for brown eyes, look for frames in:
A pair of gorgeous red-violet or deep chocolate-brown glasses frames looks best with dark brown eyes. But you could also opt for a silver pair to add contrast to those dark brown beauties.
Consider the Spy Oslind, our top choice for the best glasses for dark brown eyes. The chocolate frames will complement the dark hue of your irises, drawing attention to your best feature — your eyes!
So for dark brown eyes, look for frames in shades of:
Whatever your eye color, make it pop with the right pair of glasses from FramesDirect. We make it easy to shop by color if you use one of our handy search filters. Find the best glasses that are perfect for you — the ones that will make everyone want to take a good look.