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When choosing sunglasses, the lens color is one of the most important criteria—because not all sunglasses are the same.
But do you actually know the difference between various lenses?
We’ll explain which lens color is best for your needs.
Lens Tint: Which Color Do I Need?
You’ve surely noticed: some sunglasses have green lenses, others grey or even blue. But did you know that these lens colors don’t just serve an aesthetic purpose?
In fact, different base colors help improve visibility in different scenarios. That means answering the question “Which lens color should my sunglasses have?” isn’t always simple.
These Lens Colors Work Best
The most common sunglasses come with brown or grey lenses—and for good reason:
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These tints darken the lens so you're not blinded by the sun.
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At the same time, they don’t distort colors, meaning you’ll still see your surroundings as you would without sunglasses.
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They allow you to maintain depth perception, making them ideal all-round lenses—perfect for both a day at the beach or an action-packed adventure.
💡 NAKED Optics Insider Tip 💡
Our online shop offers a wide selection of sunglasses with brown and grey lenses—giving you perfect vision and readiness for any situation.
Lens Colors to Avoid
There’s a long-standing myth that blue lenses are harmful—but that’s not entirely true.
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Blue sunglasses lenses increase contrast between black and white, which can be helpful for nearsighted people.
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They are also popular among tennis players, as they enhance contrast with yellow, making balls easier to track.
However:
Blue lenses aren’t suitable for everyone. The altered color perception can cause eye strain for some users.
They are not recommended for driving, as they may reduce contrast sensitivity and distort traffic situations.
How Mirrored Sunglasses Are Made
If you’re after a style boost, mirrored sunglasses are a trendy option.
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A thin reflective coating is applied to one side of the lens.
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This allows you to look through, for example, a blue-mirrored lens without seeing everything tinted blue.
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Mirrored lenses can add color without altering your vision.
At NAKED Optics, we use grey base lenses in all our sport and sunglasses models to ensure natural color perception with no distortion.
Other Lens Colors and Their Uses
Besides grey, brown, and blue, other tint colors are commonly used in sports eyewear, each serving a specific function:
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Orange lenses enhance contrast in low-light conditions—perfect for foggy weather or late in the day.
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Purple/violet lenses improve contrast of bright surfaces, making them ideal for snow and ice.
💡 NAKED Optics Insider Tip 💡
Our sport sunglasses—The VOLT, The HAWK, and The FALCON—feature a lens swap system, allowing you to switch between 6 lenses with just a few quick moves.
Want to learn more about tinted, photochromic, and polarized lenses? You can read about it here.
Credits: Florian Dorn