Colour Technology
Complete colour scale, FDA-approved colour additives (21 CFR), mixing formulas by shade and market data by geographic area. A technical resource for the eye care professional who wants to support colour recommendations with precision.
Colour family · Verde / Green · Chromatic Family
Desìo Green
Green is the rarest natural eye colour in the world, fewer than 2% of the global population have it. This makes it the most sought-after colour among those choosing coloured lenses for an unusual yet believable effect. In Europe it is the fastest-growing family over the past 24 months, driven by the "natural" aesthetic and by beauty content on social media.
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Pure TiO₂ + Green trace — Visibility tint
#CEEACB
Low Phthalocyanine Green — Enhancement · 1 tone
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Green + Reactive Blue 19 — Top seller · 1–2 tones
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Green dominant + Yellow trace — 2 tones · Semi-opaque
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High Green + medium TiO₂ — 2 tones · Vivid
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Green + Yellow 10 + Black — 3 tones · Covering
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Green + Chromium Oxide — 3 tones · Opaque
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Chromium Green dominant — Max intensity
The green family is the only one requiring two distinct green pigments: Phthalocyanine Green (organic, brilliant, cool) and Chromium Oxide Green (inorganic, opaque, warmer and thermally more stable). The choice depends on the replacement schedule: daily and monthly lenses mainly use Phthalocyanine for brilliance; quarterly lenses favour Chromium Oxide for greater resistance in prolonged wear.
Aqua green is the most requested balance point in the Italian market: the Green + Reactive Blue 19 combination produces a tone that looks extraordinarily natural on hazel eyes. For the professional, offering aqua green as a first trial is the most effective strategy for converting an undecided patient.
Market data: benchmark estimates based on Euromcontact, Contact Lens Spectrum and GfK Optical sources. FDA additives: 21 CFR Parts 73–74, updated eCFR.