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
Extreme Silver Mirror
Green G15
Steel Blue
Mixed Light
Brown Photochromatic
Black Photochromatic
Rose Gold Flash
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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Green Purple Mirror
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Purple Blue Mirror
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Light Blue Mirror
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Brown

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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Red Orange Mirror
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Purple Blue Mirror
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Extreme Silver Mirror
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Flash Silver Mirror

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 Purple Mirror
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Brown Gradient
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Brown 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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Burnt umber
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Green G15
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Rose Gold Flash
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Gold Mirror

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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Black Photochromatic
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Green G15
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Brown
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Rose Gradient Gold Flash

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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Brown
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Yellow
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Gold Mirror
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Black 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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Green G15
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Brown
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Gold Mirror
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Brown Gradient

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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Brown Photochromatic
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Black Onyx
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Flash Silver Mirror
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Burnt Umber

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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Clear

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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French Blue Gradient
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Hazel Gradient Gold Flash
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Rose Gradient Gold Flash
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Yellow

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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Green G15
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Black Gradient
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Flash Silver Mirror
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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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Function meets style

Sunglass Fix lens color

With over 20 colors and tints from timeless blacks to striking mirrors and specialty shades, find the closest match to your style or personalise your look to stand out from the crowd.

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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.