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Meanings of Lens Colours

Filed Under Designer Sunglasses, Eyewear Knowledge 



Simply walking down the street, you see many people wearing sunglasses. The first thing people notice about sunglasses is the color of the lenses. There are blue, orange, grey, yellow, and black, to name a few, and each color has a specific purpose. While Neo might have worn black lenses to make a point – “Hey dude, I’m the one,” in reality lens colors have meaning, and in high performance sports the shade of the lenses can be as big as the difference between a silver or a gold medal.


The military uses red or green lenses because they enhance contrast with less light, therefore making vision heightened during the dawn and dusk hours when eyesight is the most vulnerable. Athletes prefer orange or yellow because those colors cut out the glare of the sun and increase depth perception, making the goal or finish easily and clearly defined. One of the most standout lens colors is blue, which is proven to offer no benefits to sight at all and is merely just for show as it is very eye catching and vivid- someone should contact Morpheus and let him know his super sweet nose-grip lenses are all for show.


Black or grey lenses are the most common, whether for the sinister look or for the ‘cool’ mysterious and sexy look. Black lenses are not necessary as it is not the darkness of the color that protects the eyes, but the quality of the lens. There are polarized lenses that block horizontal reflections and allow the wearer to see places they could not before; such as into water or across a snowy slope. Hence, black lenses, like blue, are merely fashion decisions and will not aid one’s game in the least.



The colored lenses in everyday life are more for show than any purpose. Celebrities pick their sunglasses not by the effect it has but for their look. Everyone wants to stand out and different colors are the most drastic way to go. Kanye West is a sure testament to this, as is fellow rapper Flavor Flav. Color is meant to astound and shock, and bring attention, not enhance their game. So, if you are a hunter, a biker or a fisherman dreaming of the pros- pick out lenses that will help you hit you’re a game. Otherwise, choose a color that stands out, is unique and well matched to your sense of style and have fun!

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