Sport Sunglass Lens Tint Guide
| Colors | Uses |
|---|---|
Yellow or orange
|
Heightens contrast in overcast,
hazy, low-light conditions outdoors or for indoor sports. Filters
blue light for sharper focus. Sports: cycling, hunting, shooting, skiing, snowboarding, snowmobiling, basketball, handball, racquetball, tennis. |
 Amber, rose or red |
Heightens contrast in partly
cloudy and sunny conditions, but causes significant color
imbalances. Sports: cycling, fishing (amber lenses for sandy lake or stream beds), hunting, shooting, skiing, snowboarding, snowmobiling, water sports. |
 Dark amber, copper or brown. (Includes melanin lenses.) |
Blocks high amounts of blue
light to heighten contrast and visual acuity. Particularly useful
to improve contrast on grass and against blue skies. Sports: baseball, cycling, fishing (especially in waters with grassy bottoms), golf, hunting, skiing, water sports. |
 Green |
Heightens contrast (mildly)
while preserving color balance. Sports: baseball, golf. |
 Gray |
Reduces overall brightness while
preserving 100 percent normal color recognition. Sports: all outdoor sports in bright light conditions. |