Sunglasses tints protect your eyes against UV radiation. They absorb around 80% of light before it reaches your eye, and provide you with a high-contrast vision experience.
Tinted lenses have different properties depending on their colour, and getting the right shade for you will make a massive difference to your comfort and wearability.
Certain colour tints offer unique benefits for your vision. They help optimize performance and provide better visibility. However, your favourite colour may not necessarily be the best one for your lifestyle.
With that in mind, let's take a look at which lens colour is right for your lifestyle.
Grey Tint
A grey tint is a good all-rounder on sunny and interchangeable days. It reduces brightness and glare, yet allows your eyes to perceive colours in their purest form. A stand-out benefit of grey sunglass lenses is anti-fatigue. They cause less eye strain and squinting, which significantly reduces eye tension when driving.
The combination of glare reduction and clear visibility makes them ideal for outdoor activities, like cycling, fishing or running.
Green Tint
Green hues help to reduce glare and eye strain in brighter sunlight. They also provide high contrast and visual sharpness and are a great everyday option for where grey lenses may be too dark.
Green lenses work well in cloudy or sunny conditions by cleverly reducing glare while brightening shadows. This makes them ideal for precision sports such as tennis, cricket or golf.
Brown Tint
The red hue in brown sunglass lenses improves depth perception making them ideal for judging distances. They are also great for people who are particularly sensitive to light, as they reduce the glare and brightness, without being as dark as a grey lens.
Brown sunglass lenses are most beneficial in sunny conditions. They provide excellent eye comfort and increase contrast against green landscapes and blue skies, making them ideal for activities such as sailing and other water activities.
Mirror Colours
Bronze
Bronze mirrored lenses have a warm, coppery tone that enhances contrast and depth perception. They provide excellent protection against bright sunlight and are often chosen for outdoor activities.
Purple
Purple mirrored lenses offer a vibrant and eye-catching appearance. They reduce glare and provide good color perception. Purple lenses are suitable for various activities and can add a fun touch to your eyewear style.
Turquoise
Turquoise mirrored lenses have a refreshing and cool tone. They offer excellent sun protection and are particularly popular for water sports and beach activities. Turquoise lenses provide a stylish and playful look.
Pink
Pink mirrored lenses create a soft and feminine appearance. They reduce glare and enhance visual clarity in bright conditions. Pink lenses are often chosen as a fashion statement and can be a stylish addition to your eyewear collection.
Silver
Silver mirrored lenses have a classic and versatile look. They provide a high level of glare reduction and are suitable for various outdoor activities. Silver lenses offer a modern and sophisticated appearance.
Gold
Gold mirrored lenses exude a luxurious and glamorous feel. They reduce glare and enhance visual clarity while providing a warm and rich tone. Gold lenses are often chosen for fashion-forward individuals looking to make a statement.
Blue
Blue mirrored lenses offer a cool and trendy look. They reduce glare and provide good colour perception, making them suitable for outdoor activities. Blue lenses add a modern and vibrant touch to your eyewear style.
Green
Green mirrored lenses have a natural and soothing appearance. They offer excellent sun protection and enhance contrast. Green lenses are popular for outdoor sports and activities, providing a relaxed and sporty look.
Red Fire
Red fire mirrored lenses create a bold and fiery look. They reduce glare and provide good colour perception, particularly in bright conditions. Red fire lenses make a striking statement and can add a dramatic flair to your eyewear style.
Transitions Gen 8 lenses
Transitions Gen 8 lenses are designed to quickly adapt to different lighting conditions, transitioning from clear indoors to dark outdoors. They offer UV protection to shield your eyes from harmful sun rays and reduce eye strain. Learn More here.
Amber
Amber lenses offer enhanced contrast and depth perception. They provide a warm, soothing tint that can help reduce eye strain in various lighting conditions. Amber lenses are particularly beneficial for outdoor activities and can improve visibility in low-light situations.
Amethyst
Amethyst lenses have a purple tint that adds a touch of style to your eyewear. They provide good colour perception and are suitable for a wide range of lighting conditions. Amethyst lenses offer a unique and fashionable look.
Brown
Brown lenses offer a classic and versatile option. They provide excellent colour perception and enhance contrast in various lighting conditions. Brown lenses are often preferred for everyday wear and outdoor activities, offering a natural and comfortable viewing experience.
Emerald
Emerald lenses have a vibrant green tint that adds a cool and refreshing look to your eyewear. They provide good colour perception and are particularly suitable for bright, sunny conditions. Emerald lenses offer a stylish and unique option.
Green
Green lenses offer a natural and soothing tint that enhances colour perception. They provide excellent contrast and are suitable for various outdoor activities. Green lenses offer a balanced and comfortable viewing experience.
Grey
Grey lenses offer a neutral and classic appearance. They provide true colour perception and are versatile for everyday wear. Grey lenses are a popular choice for those seeking a subtle and understated look.
Sapphire
Sapphire lenses have a deep blue tint that adds a bold and vibrant touch to your eyewear. They offer good colour perception and are particularly effective in bright, sunny conditions. Sapphire lenses provide a stylish and eye-catching option.
Transitions Xtractive lenses
Transitions Xtractive Lenses are specially designed for wearers who are very light sensitive or frequently exposed to bright light. Transitions XTRActive new generation lenses are specially designed to provide the best extra darkness & the best extra light protection.
Xtractive Grey
Transitions XTRActive Grey lenses are clear indoors, away from sun rays/light, but are extra dark outdoors to protect from the brightest sun, even in the hottest conditions, and uniquely, even react behind the windscreen of a car or helmet visor, something ordinary transitions/photochromic lenses don't do.
Xtractive Brown
Transitions XTRActive Brown lenses are clear indoors, away from sun rays/light, but are extra dark outdoors to protect from the brightest sun, even in the hottest conditions, and uniquely, even react behind the windscreen of a car or helmet visor, something ordinary transitions/photochromic lenses don't do.
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