Choosing your Polarized Lens Tints and Mirror Finishes
Ready for your next set of polarized lenses, but don’t know what lens color is right for you?
Let us introduce you to our current polarized lens tints and mirror finishes, and provide some context and guidance from our decades of development, use, and experience for how you might select your next set of lenses for your polarized lens replacement.
Sincerely,
Jacob and Steve
Co-Founders
Step 1:
Select your Lens Tint
Gray 15
For those who want to see the world
in the same natural, neutral colors
we see with the naked eye,
but glare-free, sharp and detailed.
See All Gray 15 Lens Colors & Finishes
Brown 15
For those who prefer added color
and contrast to their daily views or activities,
with a brownish / amber hue.
See All Brown 15 Lens Colors & Finishes
Green 15
Originally designed for military use in WWII,
known as the “Ray Ban G15” lens,
the Green lens tint adds contrast, with a remarkably sharp
and natural looking view when worn.
Epitome of Old School cool.
Fashion and function with a sharp view!
See All Green 15 Lens Colors & Finishes
Copper/Rose 15
For everyday variable, changing light
conditions, from full sun to overcast.
Subtle copper/rose tint offers high contrast.
See All Copper/Rose 15 Lens Colors & Finishes
Yellow Green 40
This lighter lens tint balances contrast
and depth perception for sharp details
and enhanced color separation in
flat, low light, and varying conditions.
See All Yellow-Green 40 Lens Colors & Finishes
Step 2:
Select your Finish
Gray 15 Base Tint
And Mirror Treatments:
Gray 15 (no mirror):
A simple understated look –
commonly found in fashion brands
and for those who dislike the “mirror look”
Perfect option for Persol replacement lenses,
Tom Ford and Ray ban lens replacement
Visible Light Transmission: 15%
Gray 15 Black Mirror
Steve’s go-to for his everyday casual frames.
Subtle mirror aesthetic on the front that
shields your eyes from the outside.
Good selection for Oakley replacement lenses,
Kaenon and Maui Jim lens replacement
where mirrors are common, yet toned down.
Visible Light Transmission: 12-13%
Gray 15 Silver Mirror
A stronger reflective silver mirror
that darkens the lens.
Great choice for bright conditions such as
open ocean, mountains, snow, desert
and all high glare environments
An ideal option for sailors, fisherman,
snow sports, and fashion applications.
Oakley and Maui Jim lens replacement,
& Revo and Costa replacement lenses
Visible Light Transmission: 11-12%
Gray 15 Blue Mirror
Steve’s go-to lens on the water.
Best polarized lens for sailing and fishing
in open ocean and high glare environments.
The blue mirror darkens the Gray base tint
while adding color enhancement and contrast.
Commonly found in Costa, Maui Jim, Kaenon,
Oakley, Ray ban, Revo and other frame brands.
Visible Light Transmission: 11-12%
Brown 15 Base Tint
And Mirror Treatments:
Brown 15 (no mirror)
A simple understated look.
Great choice for those who
dislike the “mirror look”.
Ideal option for Ray ban, Prada,
Persol, Tom Ford, and other designer brands.
Visible Light Transmission: 15%
Brown 15 Black Mirror
Understated Elegance.
One of Jacob’s personal favorites.
Slightly darkens the brown lens and
shields your eyes from the outside world.
A beautiful aesthetic on
black, brown, tortoise frame colors.
Persol, Tom Ford, Moscot, Dita,
and other designer brand sunglass owners
will enjoy along with sportier frame brands.
Visible Light Transmission: 12-13%
Brown 15 Silver Mirror
A stronger reflective silver mirror
that darkens the lens.
Great choice for high glare environments.
Perfect for Maui Jim & Revo lens replacements
and those who enjoy more contrast
in high glare, bright environments.
Visible Light Transmission: 11-12%
Brown 15 Gold Mirror
Jacob’s favorite go-to lens.
Has a fun, yet elegant gold finish
that pairs well with any black, brown, tortoise,
gold and earth tone frame colors.
Great choice for Maui Jim Bronze lens lovers
or anyone looking for a gold color aesthetic
Visible Light Transmission: 12-13%
Brown 15 Green Mirror
One of Steve’s favorite performance lenses.
The best polarized lens for fishing and sailing
in inshore or shallow water environments.
The green mirror amplifies color
contrast and detail on the Brown 15 lens tint.
Commonly found in Costa, Kaenon,
and active sunglass owners looking to
amp up performance or the fun factor.
Visible Light Transmission: 11-12%
Green 15 Base Tint
And Mirror Treatments:
Green 15 (no mirror)
The Classic Old School Ray Ban G15 Lens Color.
Gray / Green Polarized Lens that is sharp, adds contrast,
easy on the eyes and looks super cool!
Ideal option for Ray Ban, Persol, Oliver Peoples
old school green replacement lenses.
Visible Light Transmission: 15%
Copper/Rose 15 Base Tint
And Mirror Treatments:
Copper/Rose 15 (no mirror)
A brighter simple look with
a soft copper / rose look.
Great choice for those who
dislike the “mirror look”.
Ideal option for Maui Jim, Costa,
Kaenon, fashion brands or anyone
in need of increased color contrast
to assist in reading subtle details.
Visible Light Transmission: 15%
Copper / Rose 15 Silver Mirror
A favorite lens for fly fisherman and sailors.
The silver mirror darkens the lens
keeping the additional contrast and detail
on the Copper / Rose 15 lens tint.
A perfect choice for Maui Jim Rose
and Costa Sunrise lens lovers along
with sailors, fly fisherman, and
any fast action sport applications.
Visible Light Transmission: 11-12%
Yellow Green 40 Base Tint
And Mirror Treatments:
Yellow Green 40 Silver Mirror
This performance lens technology excels
for fishing, sailing, golfing, biking,
and driving during low, flat light conditions
especially near sunrise and dusk conditions.
Delivers crisp optics, contrast, and
enhanced depth perception for low light
conditions or those wanting a lighter lens
with added contrast and color.
Visible Light Transmission: 40%
