Hyperopia Colored Contacts: Gray vs Pink Shade Guide

Start with the effect you want, not the color name

If you need plus-power lenses, your shade options are narrower than they are for regular colored contacts. That makes the gray-versus-pink decision less about trend and more about what each lens can actually do on your eye. Two plus-power options in the catalog sit at opposite ends of the subtlety scale: Ellie Gray Hyperopia (A133) and Romantea Smoky Pink Hyperopia. One aims for a cool, understated gray; the other leans into a warmer pink with a smoky finish.

The practical way to choose is to compare the numbers that change the look and feel, then decide which trade-off you can live with for a six-month replacement cycle. Both are plus-power-only lenses, so neither works as a plano cosmetic lens.

Where the two plus-power lenses diverge

• Ellie Gray Hyperopia (A133): 14.2mm total diameter, 13.5mm graphic diameter, 8.6mm base curve, 6-month replacement, 2 pieces per bottle, USD 21.50. Water content and material are not listed in the catalog.
• Romantea Smoky Pink Hyperopia: 14.2mm total diameter, 13.8mm graphic diameter, 8.6mm base curve, 40% water content, silicone hydrogel, 6-month replacement, 2 pieces per bottle, USD 32.50.

Graphic diameter: the 0.3mm that changes color payoff

Both lenses share the same 14.2mm total diameter and 8.6mm base curve, so the fit geometry is identical on paper. The difference is the graphic diameter: 13.5mm on Ellie Gray versus 13.8mm on Romantea Smoky Pink. That 0.3mm is the colored zone, and it is the main reason the pink lens reads as a more deliberate color choice while the gray lens stays closer to a natural iris.

If you want people to notice the shade, the larger graphic diameter on the Smoky Pink supports that. If you want a plus-power lens that looks like your own eye color with a cool cast, the smaller graphic zone on Ellie Gray is the more conservative pick.

Ellie Gray: the lower-commitment gray

• Ellie Gray Hyperopia ( A133 ): Ellie Gray Hyperopia (A133) is a hyperopia-only lens with a 13.5mm graphic diameter and a 6-month replacement cycle, sold as 2 pieces per bottle at USD 21.50. The smaller graphic zone keeps the gray close to a natural iris, and the lower catalog price makes it the easier first plus-power gray to try.

  

• Ellie Gray Hyperopia ( A133 ): The catalog lists a 14.2mm total diameter and 8.6mm base curve for Ellie Gray, but does not list water content or material. You can compare fit geometry with the Romantea lens, but you cannot compare breathability or material comfort from the catalog alone.

Romantea Smoky Pink: the material-forward pink

• Romantea Smoky Pink Hyperopia: Romantea Smoky Pink Hyperopia is made of silicone hydrogel with 40% water content and a 13.8mm graphic diameter, sold as 2 pieces per bottle at USD 32.50. This is the only one of the two with published material and water content, so readers who prioritize a known silicone hydrogel build have a clear reason to pay more.

  

• Romantea Smoky Pink Hyperopia: Romantea Smoky Pink shares the 14.2mm total diameter, 8.6mm base curve, and 6-month replacement cycle with Ellie Gray. Fit and replacement discipline are effectively the same, so the decision rests on shade, graphic diameter, material disclosure, and price.

Decision rules for gray versus pink

• Choose Ellie Gray if you want a natural-looking cool tone: The 13.5mm graphic diameter and lower catalog price make it the safer choice for a first plus-power colored lens or for daily wear where you do not want the color to announce itself.
• Choose Romantea Smoky Pink if you want visible color and a disclosed material: The 13.8mm graphic zone gives the pink more presence, and the silicone hydrogel with 40% water content is the only fully specified material in this pair.
• Do not choose either if you need a plano lens: Both products are hyperopia-only (+power). They are not a substitute for a cosmetic zero-power lens.
• Treat the missing Ellie Gray specs as a real unknown: Because water content and material are not supplied for Ellie Gray, you cannot assume it matches the Romantea lens on comfort. If material disclosure matters to you, that gap is a reason to choose the pink lens or to ask before buying.

Common questions about plus-power gray and pink lenses

Are these lenses available in plano or minus power?

No. Both Ellie Gray Hyperopia and Romantea Smoky Pink Hyperopia are listed as hyperopia-only (+power) products.

How long does each pair last?

Both are listed with a 6-month replacement cycle and come as 2 pieces per bottle.

Which lens has the larger colored area?

Romantea Smoky Pink has a 13.8mm graphic diameter versus 13.5mm on Ellie Gray, so the pink lens covers more of the iris with color.

Why is the pink lens more expensive?

The catalog price is USD 32.50 for Romantea Smoky Pink and USD 21.50 for Ellie Gray. The pink lens also has a larger graphic diameter and published silicone hydrogel material with 40% water content, but the catalog does not explain the pricing.