Colored contact lenses are perfect if you want to take your Halloween costume to the next level. We took a look at search trends over the past five Halloweens to see which colored contact lenses are most popular. Some colors clearly stand out more than others. Here’s a breakdown of the most-searched contact lens colors, showing the share of total searches for each color.
White Contact Lenses (27%)
With a share of 27% of the searches, white contact lenses are the most popular. These contact lenses create a blank, eerie look, making them a favorite for anyone dressing up as a ghost, zombie, or even a possessed character. The all-white effect adds an unsettling, supernatural vibe to any costume, making it a popular choice for those going all-out creepy.
Red Contact Lenses (25%)
Red lenses are bold and striking, often used to give costumes a bloodthirsty, demonic look. They're perfect for vampire costumes, evil creatures, or anything that screams danger. The intense color grabs attention, adding a layer of intensity to any Halloween outfit.
Black Contact Lenses (15%)
Black contact lenses give the eyes a hollow, soulless appearance, making them perfect for dark, shadowy characters. Whether you're dressing as a demon, an alien, or something more abstract, black lenses create an unsettling, void-like stare that can really set a spooky mood.
Blue Contact Lenses (13%)
Blue contact lenses are often used for icy, otherworldly characters, like witches, fantasy creatures, or even superheroes. The bright, unnatural blue can help create an enchanting or otherworldly look, making it a good choice for costumes with a mystical or magical edge.
Green Contact Lenses (7%)
Green lenses are great for adding a fantastical, nature-inspired element to a costume. Think witches, goblins, or even animal-like creatures. They add a mystical, earthy feel to a look, perfect for characters that have ties to the natural world or fantasy.
Brown Contact Lenses (6%)
Brown lenses offer a more natural, human-like look, but they’re also used to emphasize earthy or animalistic costumes. They can work well for werewolves, woodland creatures, or even characters that need a warm, grounded feel to complete the look.
Yellow Contact Lenses (4%)
Yellow contact lenses are all about giving off a wild, unpredictable vibe. They work well for reptilian, animal, or monstrous costumes. Whether you're going for a werewolf, cat, or something more monstrous, yellow lenses add an intense, feral edge to the eyes.
Grey Contact Lenses (2%)
Grey lenses offer a smoky, faded effect, making them perfect for ghosts, spirits, or older characters that need a more weathered, ethereal look. They give off a mysterious, foggy vibe, ideal for those looking to be a bit more subtle with their spooky style.
Orange Contact Lenses (1%)
Orange lenses are rare but can really stand out for fiery or animal-inspired costumes. They're great for creating a glowing, energetic look and can work well for dragon or fire-themed costumes, adding a pop of unexpected color to your Halloween getup.
About the Data
Our analysis covers search trends from the last five Halloweens (2019 to 2023) using Google Search Trends. To ensure accuracy, the data was cross-validated with Ahrefs search data. The results represent an average of search activity over this five-year period.
