Guide to Color Contacts for Dark Eyes

What are the best colored contacts for dark eyes?

This the most frequently asked question of colored contact newbies. That’s because dark eyes are the trickiest to change and still achieve the most natural, dramatic look. Tricky, but not impossible. It really depends on the product, your natural eye color and skin tone.

Most major contact lens manufacturers, such as Freshlook and Acuvue make colored contacts for dark eyes. These opaque lenses completely mask the natural eye color. But remember, what looks great on a friend may look completely different on you, so be prepared to try a few brands and colors before you find the perfect look.

Here are some recommendations gleaned from user experiences on the net as well as manufacturers’ claims. Note that the color charts provided by manufacturers often aren’t always accurate and should be considered as a guide only. Your best bet is to get a sample pair from your eye doctor to try first, so you know what you’re buying.

Blue Color Contacts for Dark Eyes

Paris Hilton does this one the best. Her natural brown eyes are now famously blue thanks to Light Blue Elegance Opaques by Ciba Vision. Sorry, these lenses aren’t cheap OR readily available in North America but may be found on some European sites. However, with expensive overseas shipping charges and long wait times, you’re better off to try some other baby blue colored contacts instead.

Illusions Opaques, Soft Blue

Natural Touch Opaques, Baby Blue

Impressions Colors, Blue

Durasoft 3 Colors/Opaque, Sapphire or Baby Blue

Gray Color Contacts for Dark Eyes

Gray contacts on brown eyes often provide either a barely noticeable change or a muddy effect. However, here are some gray lenses that wearers from contact lens forums recommend.

Illusions Opaques, Gray

Natural Touch Opaques, Sultry Gray

Freshlook Colorblends, Gray

Green Color Contacts for Dark Eyes

Like gray lenses, green eye contacts on brown eyes change color to varied results. However, there are some good ones out there to try.

Acuvue 2 Colors Opaques , Green	Freshlook Colorblends, Green	Illusions Opaques, Soft Green
Durasoft 3 Colors/Opaque, Jade Green	Impressions Colors, Green

Hazel Color Contacts for Dark Eyes

Some of you may want to lighten very dark eyes but stay within a brown color tone. Try these hazel or honey contacts:

Illusions Opaques, Soft Amber

Freshlook Colorblends, Pure Hazel or Honey

Freshlook Radiance, Autumn

Natural Touch Opaques, Hazel

CibaSoft Softcolors, Amber

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Please note: contact lenses, even if worn for cosmetic reasons, are medical devices that should be worn under the prescription, direction, and supervision of an eye care professional.