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Lens color use guide

Every lens from Sunglass Fix meets gold-standard UV protection, use this guide to find the best match for your favourite 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
Girl in a pool with blue reflective sunglasses on

Water Sports

Fishing, Kayaking, Sailing

Polarized Lenses (Grey, Brown, or Green) - Reduces glare from water, improving visibility.
Blue Mirrored Lenses - Great for deep-sea fishing and 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) - Shields against intense sunlight and snow glare.
Brown, Yellow or Rose-Tinted Lenses - Enhances 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 – Enhances contrast for better depth perception on the road and trails.
Yellow lenses - Enhance contrast in low light conditions on the road and mountain biking.
Photochromic Lenses – Adjusts to different light conditions, perfect for varying terrain.
Polarized Green or Brown Lenses (for road cycling) – Reduces glare from reflective road surfaces.

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
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Golf

Brown, Copper, or Amber lenses - Enhances contrast for better visibility of the ball against the green.
Green-G15 lenses - Reduces eye strain and maintains 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 – Enhances contrast for rugged terrain and shaded trails.
Green G15 - good all round lens for sunny days
UV-Blocking Lenses – Essential for high-altitude sun exposure.

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 – Enhances contrast, making trail obstacles easier to see.
Yellow lenses - Ideal for low light conditions
Photochromic lenses - Adapts to changing light conditions.

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 lense - Enhances contrast, making the ball stand out.
Green G15 - good all round lens for sunny days.
Non-Polarized lenses – Avoids visual distortion when tracking fast-moving objects.

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 Lenses – Adjusts to changing light conditions for all-day rides.
Polarized Grey or Brown Lenses – Reduces glare from roads and vehicle reflections.
Impact-Resistant Material – Provides added 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 to reduce glare and eye strain from screens.
Yellow – Good for low-light or late-night screen use where you want to cut blue glare without making the display too dim
clear – Neutral colour perception with reduced brightness. Less colour distortion, good if you need accurate visuals (design work, 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 - Stylish options that offer versatile sun protection.
Rose, Yellow, Gold, Silver or Blue Tints - Vibrant colours that stand out in the crowd

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

Grey or Green-Tinted Polarized Lenses - Reduces glare while maintaining natural color balance
Mirrored or Gradient Lenses - Stylish options that offer 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 – Cuts vertical and horizontal glare for outdoor and water activities.
Photochromic Lenses – Light-sensitive lenses that adjust in the moment based on brightness.
Scratch-Resistant & Impact-Resistant Coatings – Extends lens durability.
100% UV Protection – Shields eyes from harmful UV rays.
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About our quality lenses

Sunglass Fix lenses combine shatter-resistant polyamide and anti-scratch coatings with 100% UV protection, ensuring top performance and safety in any light condition or activity.

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