Sunglass Lens Color Guide

While many people choose sunglass lens colors purely for aesthetic reasons, did you know that different lens colors actually serve different purposes? The tint of your sunglass lenses can enhance your depth perception and reduce eye fatigue in different environments, improving your performance across a number of sports and activities.

See our color guide charts below for a quick lens-tint comparison. Then, read more about the unique features and benefits of each lens color in the descriptions below.

Sunglass Lens Color Guide by Weather Condition

Conditions	Green	Brown/ Amber	Yellow	Blue/ Purple	Grey/ Black	Pink/ Red
Sunny
Partly Cloudy
Cloudy
Foggy / Hazy
Low Light
Snowy

Sunglass Lens Color Guide by Activity

Activity	Green	Brown/ Amber	Yellow	Blue/ Purple	Grey/ Black	Pink/ Red
Computers / Gaming
Cycling
Driving / Racing
Fishing / Water Sports
Golf
Mountain Biking
Outdoor Leisure
Outdoor Sports (Grass Field)
Shooting
Skiing
Tennis

Sunglass Lens Colors: Features & Benefits

Lens Color	Features & Benefits	Available in Rx
Green	Good for general purpose use Offers even color perception Dims glare while brightening shadows Provides good contrast for low-light conditions
Brown / Amber	Good for variable everyday conditions Enhances contrast Contains a red element to improve depth perception
Yellow	Provides greater clarity in fog, haze, and other low-light conditions Filters out blue light from computer screens and other electronic devices that can cause eye fatigue and headaches	Select brands only
Blue / Purple	Trendy and aesthetically pleasing Reduces glare Helps define contours Enhances color perception	Select brands only
Grey / Black	Good for general purpose use Reduces eye fatigue Provides true color perception Minimizes glare, especially off water Darkest tint with highest available light reduction
Pink / Red	Improves visual depth Reduces eye strain Provides good road visibility Offers greatest amount of contrast	Select brands only

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