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If you want to know which color lens you job requires, you've come to the right place. At Discount Safety Gear, we always put your safety first and these lens color guides will help you determine the appropriate lens for your job. If you still have questions, you can always call our customer service department @ 1-877-734-2458.

AO Safety Lens Color Guide

Lens Color Chart
AO Safety Maxim Sport	AO Safety QX1000
Clear - Maximize visual and color recognition with eye protection. More safety glasses with Clear lenses OCC 100 \| OCC200 \| OCC300 \| Fuel 2 Gold \| Fuel 2 Silver \| Lexa \| Maxim Sport \| Metaliks \| Flywear	Gray - Reducing glare and bright light for outdoor applications not requiring specific lens usage. Provides good color recognition while decreasing visible brightness. More safety glasses with Gray lenses OCC200 \| OCC300 \| Flywear Metallic \| Flywear Black \| Lexa \| Fuel 2 \| Metaliks
AO Safety Fuel2	AO Safety Maxim Sport
Blue Mirror - Reduces glare and bright light for outdoor applications. The mirror reflects light reducing the amount of light passing through the lens. More safety glasses with Blue Mirror lenses OCC 100 \| OCC200 \| OCC300 \| Fuel 2	Mirror - Reduce glare and bright light with added style, great for outdoor applications. More safety glasses with Mirror lenses OCC100 \| Maxim Sport \| Lexa \| Metaliks
AO Safety Medium Lexa	AO Safety Lexa Green
Arc Block - Designed specifically for utility workers to block electrical arc.	IR 3.0 - Created for heat applications like meat making, furnace work and etc. They have a medium tint.
AO Safety Maxim Sport	AO Safety Metaliks Sport
IR 5.0 - Heat applications but with a darker tint for more intense situations.	I/O Mirror - Good for indoor and outdoor applications which allow the user to use one pair of glasses in both situations. More safety glasses with Silver Mirror lenses AO Safety Maxim Sport \| AO Safety Lexa
AO Safety Fuel2	AO Safety Metaliks Sport
Red Mirror - Reduces glare and bright light for outdoor applications. The mirror reflects light reducing the amount of light which passes through the lens. More safety glasses with Red Mirror lenses OCC 100 \| OCC200 \| OCC300	Amber - Excellent UV absorption providing sharpness and contrast in overcast conditions.
AO Safety BX Bifocal	AO Safety Nuvo Bifocal
Bifocal 1.5 - 2.0 - 2.5 - Provides safety with the function of magnifications for reading purposes.	Bifocal 1.5 - 2.0 - 2.5 (Gray) - Provides safety with the function of magnifications for reading purposes.

Crews Lens Color Guide

Lens Color Chart
Crews Yukon	Crews Rubicon
Clear - Best used at times of hazy or overcast conditions or for indoor applications which require impact protection. More safety glasses with Clear lenses Crews Checkmate \| Crews CK2 \| Crews CK2-A/F Lens \| Crews BearKat-A/F Lens \| Crews Duece \| Crews Duece-Blue Frame \| Crews Klondike-A/F Lens \| Crews Blackjack-A/F Lens \| Crews Tremor-Onyx Frame \| Crews Tremor-Steel Frame \| Crews Triwear \| Crews Winchester Mossy Oak \| Crews Rubicon - A/F Lens \| Crews MX-A/F Lens \| Crew Dallas \| Dallas A/F Lens \| Dallas A/F Lens-Orange Frame \| Dallas A/F Lens-Blue Metallic	Fire - Reduces glare and bright light for outdoor applications. More safety glasses with Fire lenses Crews Triwear
Crews MX	Crews BearKat
Red Mirror - Ideal for bright conditions with excellent glare reduction and absorption of reflections across the mirror surface.	Gray - Commonly used for outdoor applications in bright light with excessive glare. More safety glasses with Gray lenses Crews CheckMate \| Crews CK2 \| Crews Klondike \| Crews BlackJack Elite \| Crews Tremor \| Crews Triwear \| Crews Winchester Mossy Oak \| Crews Mossy Oak \| Crews Rubicon \| Crews MX \| Crew Dallas \| Crews Dallas A/F Lens \| Crews Dallas A/F Lens Orange Frame \| Crews Dallas A/F Lens Blue Metallic
Crews Rubicon	Crews CheckMate
Green - Maximized glare reduction without distorting any viewed colors, which make them a great choice for daytime use.	Amber - Excellent UV absorption providing sharpness and contrast in overcast conditions. More safety glasses with Amber lenses Crews BearKat \| Crews Klondike \| Crews Winchester Mossy Oak \| Crews Dallas
Crews BearKat	Crews Triwear
Blue Diamond -Reduces glare and bright light for outdoor applications. The mirror reflects light reducing the amount of light passing through the lens. More safety glasses with Blue Mirror lenses Crews Tremor \| Crews MX \| Crews Dallas \| Crews Dallas Blue Metallic Frame	Silver Mirror - Gray lens with a silver mirror coating, which is mainly used outside to reduce glare on bright days. More safety glasses with Silver Mirror lenses Crews Checkmate \| Crews CK2 \| Crews BearKat \| Crews Duece \| Crews Klondike \| Crews Tremor \| Crews Dallas \| Crews Dallas Orange Frame
Crews Mossy Oak	Crews Checkmate
Vermillion - For indoor or outdoor applications involving low light where contrast enhancement is necessary. Reducing glare from florescent or halogen lighting and even sunlight.	Rainbow Mirror - for bright conditions with excellent glare reduction and absorption of reflections across the mirror surface.
Crews Triwear	Crews Blackjack Elite
IR 3.0 - Created for heat applications like meat making, furnace work and etc. They have a medium tint.	I/O Mirror - Clear UV400 polycarbonate lens with a light gold mirror finish provides glare reduction and 100% protection from both UV-A and UV-B rays. Most commonly used where moving between indoor and outdoor applications is required. More safety glasses with I/O Mirror Crews CheckMate \| Crews BearKat \| Crews Klondike \| Crews Tremor-Onyx Frame \| Crews Tremor-Steel Frame \| Crews Triwear \| Crews MX \| Crews Dallas A/F Lens \| Crews Dallas Orange Frame A/F Lens\| Crews Dallas Blue Metallic Frame A/F
Crews CK2	Crews Triwear
Banana Yellow - Preferred lens on overcast or low light days with the best light enhancing lens tint that filters out blue light waves.	Blue Mirror -Reduces glare and bright light for outdoor applications. The mirror reflects light reducing the amount of light passing through the lens.
Crews CK2	Crews Tremor
Light Blue - Most commonly used for indoor applications where there is an excess of yellow or sodium vapor light, offering good contrast. More safety glasses with Light Blue Lenses Crews BearKat \| Crews Klondike \| Crews Dallas \| Crews Dallas Blue Metallic Frame	Emerald - Reduces glare and bright light for outdoor applications. The mirror reflects light reducing the amount of light passing through the lens.
Crews Duece	Crews BearKat Bifocal
Brown - Superior visual definition with increased contrast and enhanced ground level contours in most light conditions. More safety glasses with Brown lenses Crews Klondike \| Crews Mossy Oak	Bifocal 1.0 - 1.5 - 2.0 - 2.5 - Provides safety with the function of magnifications for reading purposes.
Crews BearKat Bifocal
Bifocal 1.0 - 1.5 - 2.0 - 2.5 (Gray) - Provides safety with the function of magnifications for reading purposes.

Harley Davidson Lens Color Guide

Lens Color Chart
Harley Davidson HD700 Series	Harley Davidson HD100 Series
Clear - For indoor and hazy or dark outdoor applications where impact protection in required. More safety glasses with Clear lenses HD100 Series \| HD400 Series \| HD500 Series	Espresso - For outdoor applications where eye fatigue is cause by bright light.
Harley Davidson HD100 Series	Harley Davidson HD100 Series
Blue Mirror - Reduces glare and bright light for outdoor applications. The mirror reflects light reducing the amount of light passing through the lens. More safety glasses with Blue Mirror lenses HD500 Series	Gold Mirror - Reduces glare and bight light for outdoor applications. The mirror reflects light reducing the amount of light passing though the lens.
Harley Davidson HD400 Series	Harley Davidson HD500 Series
50 Mirror - Good for indoor and outdoor applications which allow the user to use one pair of glasses in both situations.	Silver Mirror - Gray lens with a silver mirror coating, which is mainly used outside to reduce glare on bright days. More safety glasses with Silver Mirror lenses HD400 Series \| HD500-Black Frame
Harley Davidson HD700 Series	Harley Davidson HD700 Series
Gray - Commonly used for outdoor applications in bright light with excessive glare. More safety glasses with Gray lenses HD500 Series	Brown Mirror - For outdoor applications where sunlight can cause eye fatigue. The mirror reflects light reducing the amount of light which penetrates the lens.
Harley Davidson HD700 Series
Amber - Good for indoor and outdoor low light situations where contrast is a necessity.

Jackson Lens Color Guide

Lens Color Chart
Jackson Nemesis	Jackson Nemesis
Clear - Best used at times of hazy or overcast conditions or for indoor applications which require impact protection. More safety glasses with Clear lenses Nemesis \| Nemesis AF \| Nemesis VL \| Nemesis VL AF	I/O Clear - Most commonly used where moving between indoor and outdoor applications is required. More safety glasses with I/O Clear lenses Nemesis \| Nemesis VL
Jackson Nemesis	Jackson Nemesis VL
Amber - Excellent UV absorption providing sharpness and contrast in overcast conditions. More safety glasses with Amber lenses Nemesis \| Nemesis VL	Bronze - Superior visual definition with increased contrast and enhanced ground level contours in most light conditions. More safety glasses with Bronze lenses Nemesis \| Nemesis VL
Jackson Nemesis	Jackson Nemesis
Light Blue - Most commonly used for indoor applications where there is an excess of yellow or sodium vapor light, offering good contrast. More safety glasses with Light Blue lenses Nemesis \| Nemesis VL Blue Shield Lens \| Nemesis VL	Blue Mirror - Reduces glare and bright light for outdoor applications. The mirror reflects light reducing the amount of light passing through the lens. More safety glasses with Blue lenses Nemesis \| Nemesis VL
Jackson Nemesis VL	Jackson Nemesis
IR 3.0 - Created for heat applications like meat making, furnace work and etc. They have a medium tint. More safety glasses with IR 3.0 lenses Nemesis \| Nemesis VL	IR 5.0 - Heat applications but with a darker tint for more intense situations. More safety glasses with IR 5.0 lenses Nemesis \| Nemesis VL
Jackson Nemesis VL	Jackson Nemesis RX
Smoke Mirror - Will not cause distortion of colorful objects and provides outstanding glare reduction. Excellent choice for bright/high glare sunny conditions. More safety glasses with Smoke lenses Nemesis \| Nemesis VL	Bifocal 1.0 -1.5 - 2.0 - 2.5 - 3.0 - Provides safety with the function of magnifications for reading purposes

MSA Lens Color Chart

Lens Color Chart
MSA Voyager	MSA Voyager
Clear - Best used at times of hazy or overcast conditions or for indoor applications which require impact protection. More safety glasses with Clear lenses MSA Voyager - Anti-Fog \| MSA Visitor \| MSA Sierra-RWB Frame \| MSA Sierra-Black Frame \| MSA Sierra-Small Frame \| MSA Arctic Elite \| MSA Arctic \| MSA Alpine - Anti-Fog \| MSA Luxor \| MSA Pyrenees - Anti-Fog \| MSA Prescription Overglasses \| MSA Easy-Flex	Gray - Commonly used for outdoor applications in bright light with excessive glare. More safety glasses with Gray lenses MSA Sierra-Black Frame \| MSA Sierra-RWB Frame \| MSA Arctic Elite \| MSA Arctic \| MSA Alpine \| MSA Luxor \| MSA Pyrenees - Anti-Fog \| MSA Prescription Overglasses \| MSA Easy-Flex
MSA Voyager	MSA Sierra
I/O Mirror - Clear UV400 polycarbonate lens with a light gold mirror finish provides glare reduction and 100% protection from both UV-A and UV-B rays. Most commonly used where moving between indoor and outdoor applications is required.	Gold Mirror - Reduces glare and bight light for outdoor applications. The mirror reflects light reducing the amount of light passing though the lens.
MSA Elite	MSA Blue Mirror
Light Gold I/O Mirror - Good for indoor and outdoor applications which allow the user to use one pair of glasses in both situations. The gold Mirror gives more protection from bright light then the regular I/O mirror lens. More safety glasses with Light Gold I/O Mirror lenses MSA Alpine	Blue Mirror - Reduces glare and bright light for outdoor applications. The mirror reflects light reducing the amount of light passing through the lens. More safety glasses with Blue Mirror lenses MSA Easy-Flex
MSA Easy-Flex	MSA Easy-Flex
Amber - UV absorption providing sharpness and contrast in overcast conditions. More safety glasses with Amber lenses MSA Pyrenees - Anti-Fog	Orange Mirror - Reduces glare and bright light for outdoor applications. The mirror reflects light reducing the amount of light which passes through the lens.
MSA Bifocal
Bifocal 1.5 - 2.5 - 2.5 - Providing safety with the function of magnifications for reading purposes.

North Lens Color Guide

Lens Color Chart
North Visitor	North Basic
Clear - Best used at times of hazy or overcast conditions or for indoor applications which require impact protection. More safety glasses with Clear lenses North Basic \| North Squire \| North Knight \| North T1100 Overglasses \| North Lightning \| North Lightning Plus-Silver Frame \| North Lightning Plus-Blue Frame \| North N-Vision	Smoke - Commonly used for outdoor applications in bright light with excessive glare. More safety glasses with Smoke lenses North T1100 Overglasses \| North Lightning \| North Lightning Plus-Silver Frame \| North Lightning Plus-Blue Frame \| North N-Vision
North T1100 Overglasses	North Lightning
Amber - Great for indoor or outdoor applications in low light situations where contrast is important. More safety glasses with Amber lenses North Basic \| North Lightning \| North Lightning Plus-Silver Frame \| North Lightning Plus-Blue Frame \| North N-Vision	Mirror - Most commonly used for indoor applications where there is an excess of yellow or sodium vapor light, offering good contrast. More safety glasses with Mirror lenses North Lightning Plus-Silver Frame \| North Lightning Plus-Blue Frame \| North N-Vision

Pyramex Lens Color Guide

Lens Color Chart
Pyramex V2 Goggles	Pyramex Ztek
Clear - Best used at times of hazy or overcast conditions or for indoor applications which require impact protection. More safety glasses with Clear lenses Pyramex Ztek \| Pyramex Mini Ztek \| Pyramex Ztek Bifocal \| Pyramex Fortress \| Pyramex Solara \| Pyramex OTS Overglasses \| Pyramex V2 Bifocal	Gray - Commonly used for outdoor applications in bright light with excessive glare. More safety glasses with Gray lenses Pyramex Mini Ztek \| Pyramex Fortress \| Pyramex Solara \| Pyramex OTS Overglasses \| Pyramex V2G Goggles
Pyramex V2 Goggles	Pyramex Fortress
Amber - Great for indoor or outdoor applications in low light situations where contrast is important. More safety glasses with Amber lenses Pyramex Ztek \| Pyramex Mini Ztek \| Pyramex Fortress	Infinity Blue - Most commonly used for indoor applications where there is an excess of yellow or sodium vapor light, offering good contrast. More safety glasses with Inifnity Blue lenses Pyramex Ztek \| Pyramex Mini Ztek \| Pyramex Solara
Pyramex Ztek	Pyramex Ztec
Silver Mirror - Gray polycarbonate lens with a silver mirror coating, which is mainly used outside to reduce glare on bright days. More safety glasses with Silver Mirror lenses Pyramex Fortress	Blue Mirror -polycarbonate lens with a blue mirror coating, most commonly used for outdoor applications to reduce glare. More safety glasses with Blue Mirror lenses Pyramex Mini Ztec \| Pyramex Solara
Pyramex V2 Goggles	Pyramex Fortress
I/O Mirror - Clear UV400 polycarbonate lens with a light gold mirror finish provides glare reduction and 100% protection from both UV-A and UV-B rays. Most commonly used where moving between indoor and outdoor applications is required. More safety glasses with I/O Mirror lenses Pyramex Ztec \| Pyramex Mini Ztek \| Pyramex Fortress \| Pyramex Solara	Gradient Gray - Common for outdoor applications where glare reduction is necessary, along with allowing the user to clearly read text.

Uvex Lens Color Guide

Lens Color Chart
Uvex Spitfire	Uvex Astrospec 3000®
Clear - Best used at times of hazy or overcast conditions or for indoor applications which require impact protection. More safety glasses with Clear lenses Uvex Tomcat \| Uvex Bandido \| Uvex Pivot \| Uvex Bandit \| Uvex Skyper X2 \| Uvex FitLogic \| Uvex XC \| Uvex Astrospec 3000-Black Frame \| Uvex Astrospec 3000-RWB Frame \| Uvex Genesis \| Uvex Genesis Blue Frame	Gray - Commonly used for outdoor applications in bright light with excessive glare. More safety glasses with Gray lenses Uvex Tomcat \| Uvex Pivot \| Uvex FitLogic \| Uvex XC \| Uvex Astrospec 3000®-RWB Frame
Uvex Tomcat	Uvex Tomcat
Silver Mirror - Gray lens with a silver mirror coating, which is mainly used outside to reduce glare on bright days. More safety glasses with Silver Mirror lenses Uvex FitLogic	Mirror 50 - Multi-coated Z-Oxide mirror over a smoke lens. Ideal in bright conditions because of the reduction of glare and absorption of reflections across the mirror surface.
Uvex Bandido	Uvex Pivot
Espresso - For outdoor applications where eye fatigue is cause by bright light. More safety glasses with Espresso lenses Uvex Bandit™ \| Uvex Skyper X2 \| Uvex Genesis	Amber - Excellent UV absorption providing sharpness and contrast in overcast conditions. More safety glasses with Espresso lenses Uvex Bandit™ \| Uvex Skyper X2 \| Uvex FitLogic \| Uvex Astrospec 3000 \| Uvex XC \| Uvex Genesis
Uvex Pivot	Uvex Pivot
Blue Ice Mirror - glare and bright light for outdoor applications. The mirror reflects light reducing the amount of light passing through the lens.	Orange Mirror - Reduces glare and bright light for outdoor applications. The mirror reflects light reducing the amount of light passing through the lens.
Uvex FitLogic™	Uvex Skyper X2
SCT Reflect 50 - Task oriented applications with varying light conditions. A great choice for those who move from indoor to outdoor on a given work day. More safety glasses with SCT Reflect 50 lenses Uvex Pivot \| Uvex Bandit™ \| Uvex Skyper X2 \| Uvex XC \| Uvex Genesis	Gold Mirror - Reduces glare and bight light for outdoor applications. The mirror reflects light reducing the amount of light passing though the lens. More safety glasses with Gold Mirror lenses Uvex Bandit™
Uvex Bandit™	Uvex Skyper X2
Revo Red Mirror - Ideal for bright conditions with excellent glare reduction and absorption of reflections across the mirror surface.	SCT Gray - For outdoor applications where sunlight can cause strain or eye fatigue.
Uvex FitLogic	Uvex FitLogic
SCT Blue - For applications where high levels of yellow light or sodium vapor lighting is used.	SCT Vermillion -For indoor or low light outdoor applications where contrast is a must.
Uvex XC
Shade 3.0 - Created for heat applications like meat making, furnace work and etc. They have a medium tint.

Wiley X Lens Color Guide

Lens Color Chart
Wiley X PT-1	Wiley X Blink
Clear - Best used at times of hazy or overcast conditions or for indoor applications which require impact protection. More safety glasses with Clear lenses Wiley X Saber \| Wiley X SG - 1	Silver - Multi-coated Z-Oxide mirror over top of a smoke lens. Excellent on bright days because it reduces glare. More safety glasses with Silver lenses Wiley X AirRage \| Wiley Ink
Wiley X P-17	Wiley X JP-2
Smoke Green - Maximized glare reduction without distorting any viewed colors, which make them a great choice for daytime use.	Blue Ice - Multi-coated Z-Oxide mirror over a smoke lens. Ideal in bright conditions because of the reduction of glare and absorption of reflections across the mirror surface. More safety glasses with Blue Ice lenses Wiley X Romer II
Wiley X JP-2	Wiley X AirRage
Light Adjusting Gray - The sun dictates change in lens color. Darkest on sunny days and clear on overcast days with maximized optical clarity. Shatterproof. More safety glasses with Light Adjusting Gray lenses Wiley XL-1 \| Wiley X Top Jimmy \| Wiley Ink	Bronze Brown - Superior visual definition with increased contrast and enhanced ground level contours in most light conditions. More safety glasses with Bronze Brown lenses Wiley X P-17NP
Wiley X Blink	Wiley X PT-1
Copper - Enhancing contrasts and colors on all terrain and also great in curbing glare.	Smoke - Will not cause distortion of colorful objects and provides outstanding glare reduction. Excellent choice for bright/high glare sunny conditions. More safety glasses with Smoke lenses Wiley X Top Jimmy \| Wiley X SG-1 \| Wiley X Saber \| Wiley Ink \| Wiley XL-1 \| Wiley CQC \| Wiley Revolvr \| Wiley Slik
Wiley X Saber
Light Rust - Enhances contrast in medium to low light conditions by filtering out blue light waves, which are the cause of glare and haze. More safety glasses with Light Rust lenses Wiley X PT-1	Pale Rose - Enhances detail and depth perception when encountering low or artificial light conditions.
Wiley X Saber	Wiley X Romer II
Pale Yellow - Preferred lens on overcast or low light days with the best light enhancing lens tint that filters out blue light waves.	Red - Multi-coated Z-Oxide mirror over a smoke lens. Ideal for bright conditions with excellent glare reduction and absorption of reflections across the mirror surface.

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