A Guide to Sunglass Lens Colors
Most of us get that the color of your sunglass lens is a style choice. But lens color serves a functional purpose too. Believe it or not, the color of your lenses can actually change the way you see the world. Lens colors filter light differently depending on the conditions, affecting visual contrast, as well as depth and color perception. So before you pick a pair of sunnies, get to know the benefits of different lens colors so you’re able to choose something fashionable and effective for anything your day has in store.
Brown Lenses
Any warm brown tint, from true brown to rosy and taupe, is great for your vision. It reduces glare and enhances the vivid clarity of polarization. Reach for brown lenses on super-bright, sunny days that entail everything from boating adventures to après-skiing. And while brown-hued sunnies have always been in with the cool crowd, they’re having a major moment courtesy of the ultra-modern espresso frames.
Black Lenses
Not unlike your favorite little black dress, black and charcoal-colored lenses are timeless and versatile—a universally solid choice for both vision and style. This ultra-dark tint displays colors accurately and works well on sunny days as well as in cloudy and rainy conditions. Be sure you’re not without this go-to that continuously earns its place in your sunglasses collection.
Green Lenses
In addition to transcending trends, green lenses offer similar versatility to black lenses. Benefits like brightening surroundings, reducing glare, and enhancing the color accuracy of your surroundings make the concept of being a green-eyed monster more appealing than we ever thought possible. You’re likely to find green lenses on brown and tortoise frames, as well as on metal-framed styles like aviators.
Purple Lenses
A soft, but bold pop of color on your mind? Don’t overlook sunglasses with purple lenses. Purple hues enhance color perception, especially in low-light conditions like gray cloudy skies. They also filter out blue light, which makes them particularly comfortable for extended wear. Don sunnies with purple lenses for long road trips, taking in a game outdoors, or for anytime your look needs a moody upgrade with this pop-of-color style that’s impossible to ignore.
Check out all the fresh options in our newest collection of sunglasses and find the perfect lens color for anything your day has in store.
