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.

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
Blue Mirror
Blue Mirror
Blue Mirror
 
Mixed Light
Burnt Umber Photo-chromatic
Black Onyx Photo-chromatic
Rose Gold
 
Low Light
Yellow
Clear
 

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:

 
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Yellow
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Green Mirror
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Brown Gradient
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Burnt Umber Photochromatic
 
 

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:

 
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Yellow
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Green Mirror
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Brown Gradient
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Burnt Umber Photochromatic
 
 

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:

 
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Yellow
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Green Mirror
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Brown Gradient
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Burnt Umber Photochromatic
 
 

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:

 
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Yellow
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Green Mirror
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Brown Gradient
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Burnt Umber Photochromatic
 
 

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:

 
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Yellow
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Green Mirror
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Brown Gradient
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Burnt Umber Photochromatic
 
 

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:

 
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Yellow
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Green Mirror
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Brown Gradient
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Burnt Umber Photochromatic
 
 

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:

 
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Yellow
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Green Mirror
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Brown Gradient
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Burnt Umber Photochromatic
 
 

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:

 
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Yellow
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Green Mirror
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Brown Gradient
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Burnt Umber Photochromatic
 
 

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:

 
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Yellow
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Green Mirror
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Brown Gradient
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Burnt Umber Photochromatic
 
 

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:

 
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Yellow
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Green Mirror
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Brown Gradient
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Burnt Umber Photochromatic
 
 

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:

 
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Yellow
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Green Mirror
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Brown Gradient
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Burnt Umber Photochromatic
 
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.
 
 

Light Blue Mirror

General Use
Bright Light
Water Sports
Lens Color
Blue
Lens View
Cool Neutral
Lens Finish
Subtle Mirror
Lens Tint
85% (Cat 3)
Lens Range
Sfx Edge
Sfx Ultra
Sfx Diamond-Bio
Description

Light Blue Mirror lenses feature a subtle light-blue mirror over a black base, providing a stylish finish. The black lens blocks out 85% of light and offers 100% UV protection, making it ideal for medium to bright conditions.

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About our quality lenses

 

At The Sunglass Fix we realise how important sunglass lens quality is to you, and the original manufacturer. That’s why all our replacement lenses and their coatings are simply the best in class.