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Sunglass lens color guide

Every Sunglass Fix lens provides 100% UV protection. Use this guide to find the best match for your favorite activities.

Light Conditions

Find the best lens colors for different light conditions. This is a guide to our top recommendations, but there may be more suitable colors for the conditions. For full details, check each lens’s specifications, or explore all colors.

Bright Light
A pair of Extreme Silver Mirror lenses
Extreme Silver Mirror
A pair of Green G15 lenses
Green G15
A pair of Steel Blue lenses
Steel Blue
Mixed Light
A pair of Brown Photochromatic lenses
Brown Photochromatic
A pair of Black Photochromatic lenses
Black Photochromatic
A pair of Rose Gold Flash lenses
Rose Gold Flash
Low Light
A pair of Yellow lenses
Yellow
A pair of Clear lenses
Clear
Man on boat in a lake casting a fishing rod

Water Sports

Fishing, Kayaking, Sailing

Polarized lenses (gray, brown or green) reduce glare from water and improve visibility.
Blue mirrored lenses are a strong option for deep-sea fishing and other high-glare environments.

Our top picks:

A pair of Green Purple Mirror lenses
Green Purple Mirror
A pair of Purple Blue Mirror lenses
Purple Blue Mirror
A pair of Light Blue Mirror lenses
Light Blue Mirror
A pair of Brown lenses
Brown
Man in the snow wearing circular gold reflective glasses

Snow Sports

Skiing, Snowboarding, Ice Climbing

Mirrored lenses (blue, silver or red) help reduce intense sunlight and snow glare.
Brown, yellow or rose-tinted lenses enhance contrast in low light or overcast conditions.

Our top picks:

A pair of Red Orange Mirror lenses
Red Orange Mirror
A pair of Purple Blue Mirror lenses
Purple Blue Mirror
A pair of Extreme Silver Mirror lenses
Extreme Silver Mirror
A pair of Flash Silver Mirror lenses
Flash Silver Mirror
Man cycling in the sun wearing black sports sunglasses

Cycling

Mountain Biking, Road Cycling

Brown or copper lenses enhance contrast on the road and on trails.
Yellow lenses help in low light, including mountain biking.
Photochromic lenses adjust as the light changes.
Polarized green or brown lenses reduce glare from the road.

Our top picks:

A pair of Yellow lenses
Yellow
A pair of Green Purple Mirror lenses
Green Purple Mirror
A pair of Brown Gradient lenses
Brown Gradient
A pair of Brown Photochromatic lenses
Brown Photochromatic
Close up of golf ball on tee with golf course background

Golf

Brown, copper or amber lenses enhance contrast, so the ball is easier to see against the green.
Green G15 lenses reduce eye strain and keep a natural color balance.

Our top picks:

A pair of Burnt umber lenses
Burnt umber
A pair of Green G15 lenses
Green G15
A pair of Rose Gold Flash lenses
Rose Gold Flash
A pair of Gold Mirror lenses
Gold Mirror
A man looking up in the forest wearing a cap and brown framed sunglasses

Hiking

Trail Running, Mountain Climbing

Brown or copper lenses enhance contrast on rough ground and shaded trails.
Green G15 is a good all-around lens for sunny days.
100% UV protection is especially important at high altitude.

Our top picks:

A pair of Black Photochromatic lenses
Black Photochromatic
A pair of Green G15 lenses
Green G15
A pair of Brown lenses
Brown
A pair of Rose Gradient Gold Flash lenses
Rose Gradient Gold Flash
A woman running wearing Oakley sports sunglasses with a purple mirror

Running

Brown or amber lenses enhance contrast, so trail obstacles are easier to see.
Yellow lenses help in low light.
Photochromic lenses adapt as the light changes.

Our top picks:

A pair of Brown lenses
Brown
A pair of Yellow lenses
Yellow
A pair of Gold Mirror lenses
Gold Mirror
A pair of Black Photochromatic lenses
Black Photochromatic
Man playing tennis wearing silver framed sunglasses with black lenses

Tennis

Padel, Pickleball

Amber or brown lenses enhance contrast, so the ball stands out.
Green G15 is a good all-around lens for sunny days.
Non-polarized lenses avoid visual distortion when tracking a fast-moving ball.

Our top picks:

A pair of Green G15 lenses
Green G15
A pair of Brown lenses
Brown
A pair of Gold Mirror lenses
Gold Mirror
A pair of Brown Gradient lenses
Brown Gradient
A man driving a car in the sun wearing metal framed aviator style sunglasses

Driving

Motorcycling

Photochromic performance can vary behind a windshield, so check the specifications before choosing this option for driving.
Polarized gray or brown lenses reduce glare from the road and from other vehicles.
Impact-resistant material adds protection against debris.

Our top picks:

A pair of Brown Photochromatic lenses
Brown Photochromatic
A pair of Black Onyx lenses
Black Onyx
A pair of Flash Silver Mirror lenses
Flash Silver Mirror
A pair of Burnt Umber lenses
Burnt Umber
A Woman in an office infront of a computer wearing clean blue light blocking glasses

Screens

Offices, Gaming, Blue Light

Blue blockers filter part of the blue light spectrum emitted by screens.
Yellow helps in low light or late at night, when you want to cut blue glare without making the display too dim.
Clear lenses keep color perception neutral and minimize tint-related color distortion, making them useful when accurate visuals matter, such as for design work or photo editing.

Our top picks:

A pair of Yellow lenses
Yellow
A pair of Clear lenses
Clear
A girl in rose tinted loveheart shaped sunglasses with a lollipop

Fashion

Style, Expression

Gradient lenses are a stylish option with versatile sun protection.
Rose, yellow, gold, silver or blue tints add a bolder look.

Our top picks:

A pair of French Blue Gradient lenses
French Blue Gradient
A pair of Hazel Gradient Gold Flash lenses
Hazel Gradient Gold Flash
A pair of Rose Gradient Gold Flash lenses
Rose Gradient Gold Flash
A pair of Yellow lenses
Yellow
Green square wayfarer frames with black lenses for every day use

General Use

Everyday, Casual Wear

Gray or green-tinted polarized lenses reduce glare while keeping a natural color balance.
Mirrored or gradient lenses are a stylish option with versatile sun protection.

Our top picks:

A pair of Green G15 lenses
Green G15
A pair of Black Gradient lenses
Black Gradient
A pair of Flash Silver Mirror lenses
Flash Silver Mirror
A pair of Hazel Gradient Gold Flash lenses
Hazel Gradient Gold Flash

Features and Benefits of The Sunglass Fix lenses

Polarized options cut glare for outdoor and water activities.
Photochromic lenses adjust as light conditions change.
Scratch-resistant coatings and impact-resistant lens materials help improve durability.
100% UV protection shields eyes from harmful UV rays.
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With over 20 colors and tints, from timeless blacks to striking mirrors and specialty shades, find the closest match for your style or personalize your look.

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About our quality lenses

Every Sunglass Fix lens is made from optical polyamide and provides 100% UV protection, with scratch-resistant coatings and additional features available across our lens ranges.

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