Transitions® Colour Touch™ Lenses: The Future of Photochromic Style

26 March 2026

Transitions® Colour Touch™ Lenses: The Future of Photochromic Style.

Photochromic lenses have come a long way—but until now, they’ve mostly focused on function over fashion. That’s about to change.

Transitions® Colour Touch™ lenses, launching soon, introduce a completely new concept: lenses that don’t just react to light, but also enhance your everyday style.

What Makes Colour Touch Different?

Traditional Transitions lenses are clear indoors and darken outdoors. Color Touch lenses take a different approach.

They feature a subtle “always-on” tint indoors, which deepens into a richer, more noticeable colour in sunlight. The result? A lens that looks good in every environment—not just when you step outside.

This makes them ideal for wearers who want their glasses to feel more like a fashion accessory, not just a necessity.

A New Level of Personal Style

Color Touch lenses are available in five distinctive colours, designed to complement different looks and personalities:

• Emerald – fresh and modern green tones
• Amber – warm, classic golden hues
• Sapphire – cool, confident blue
• Amethyst – subtle, stylish purple
• Ruby – bold and expressive red

You can also choose between two finishes:

Washed – a soft, even tint across the lens

Gradient – darker at the top, lighter at the bottom for a sun-lens effect

Fast-Adapting Light Technology

Built on the latest Transitions Gen S platform, these lenses are designed to respond quickly to changing light conditions.

Darken to Category 3 sun protection outdoors

Fade back indoors in as little as 30 seconds to 2 minutes

This ensures all-day comfort without needing to switch between glasses.

Everyday Protection Built In

As with all Transitions lenses, Colour Touch offers full protection for your eyes:

• 100% UVA and UVB protection
• Filters harmful blue-violet light
• Helps reduce glare and eye strain in bright conditions

Who Are These Lenses For?

• Transitions Color Touch lenses are perfect for people who want more from their eyewear:
• Those who like a hint of colour indoors
• Wearers looking for a fashion-forward alternative to clear lenses
• Anyone who wants sun protection without switching to sunglasses
• Customers who already love Transitions—but want something more expressive

When Will They Be Available?

Transitions Colour Touch lenses are expected to roll out through EssilorLuxottica brands such as Ray-Ban, with wider availability expanding throughout 2025 and 2026. We get them very soon! 

Final Thoughts

Transitions Colour Touch represents a shift in how we think about photochromic lenses. It’s no longer just about light adaptation—it’s about style, identity, and everyday wearability.

If you’ve ever felt that traditional Transitions lenses were a bit too plain, this could be the upgrade you’ve been waiting for.

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