Brown Contacts

Brown contacts is a popular contact lens color for people wanting warm, cocoa colored eyes. Even if your eyes are brown already, brown contacts can intensify or darken the color you already have. Brown lenses are always opaques, meaning they mask the natural eye color. Sometimes a bit of your natural eye color will show through around the pupil hole or the outer ring of the iris.

Popular Brown Contacts

These brown contacts are the highlight colors from the major brands. If you’re looking for lighter shades, we recommend looking at honey colored contacts. Check out our guide to honey here.

• Freshlook Colorblends Brown: Warm brown. Unique blending of three colors in one lens to create a subtle, natural looking eye.
• Triple Color Brown: Three colors, with the lightest tone surrounding the center pupil hole. A dark outer ring accentuates the iris. Only available in Plano (0.00 power). Non-corrective.
• Freshlook Colors Brown: Unlike Colorblends, which blends three colors together, Freshlook Colors is a solid color lens.

How to Get a Prescription for Brown Colored Contacts

Like regular or clear contact lenses, a prescription is required for colored contacts in the United States under the Federal Fairness to Contact Lens Consumers Act. If you are from Canada or elsewhere, you may not be subject to the same consumer laws. However, we strongly suggest that you be fitted for color contacts by an eye care practitioner.

If a non-U.S. manufacturer or retailer does not require a prescription from you, you should still get an eye exam and be properly fitted for contact lenses. Even if you want colored lenses just for the cosmetic effect, a prescription is mandatory in the U.S.

Where to Buy Colored Contacts

Shopping for colored contacts has never been easier or more exciting with diverse options available both online and offline. Here’s how you can find the best ones to suit your style:

Online Retailers

Thanks to a plethora of online eye care retailers, you can conveniently browse through a wide array of colored contacts from the comfort of your home. These stores offer a variety of styles and brands, catering to both prescription and non-prescription needs. Before purchasing, ensure that the retailer is reputable by checking customer reviews, return policies, and the authenticity of their products.

Visit Your Optometrist

Your optometrist isn’t just for eye exams—they can be a trustworthy source for purchasing colored contacts as well! An eye care professional can provide personalized advice, help you find the perfect lens color based on your needs and preferences, and ensure a comfortable fit.

Why a Prescription Matters

Even if you have perfect vision, it’s essential to obtain a prescription before purchasing colored contacts. This requirement isn’t just a regulatory formality; it’s about ensuring your eye health and the safety of wearing lenses. A prescription helps verify that the lenses suit your eyes and reduces the risk of potential discomfort or eye health issues.