Quick answer
Choose Beloved Gray if you want a subtle, natural-looking gray with a smaller 12.8mm graphic diameter and a lower price. Choose Scotch 3color Brown if you want a bolder, more dimensional brown effect with a larger 14.0mm graphic diameter and silicone-enhanced material.
Why graphic diameter changes the look more than total diameter
Beloved Gray has a 14.0mm total diameter but only a 12.8mm graphic diameter, so the colored zone stays close to your natural iris and reads as a soft tint. Scotch 3color Brown has a 14.5mm total diameter and a 14.0mm graphic diameter, which covers more of the eye and creates a visibly larger, more dramatic iris. If you want people to notice the color, the larger graphic diameter does more for that than the base curve or water content.
Material and water content: comfort trade-offs you can feel
Scotch 3color Brown uses PC-Silicone with 40% water content, while Beloved Gray uses HEMA with 38% water content. Higher water content can feel more breathable at first, but it also means the lens draws more moisture from your eye over a long day. Silicone-containing materials are often chosen for better oxygen flow, but they can feel different on the eye. Neither lens is inherently more comfortable for everyone—your own tear film and wearing schedule matter more than the spec sheet alone.
When a monthly lens is the right format—and when it isn't
A 1-month pack suits you if you wear colored lenses regularly enough to justify a monthly replacement cycle and you are comfortable with daily cleaning and storage. If you only wear color occasionally, a daily disposable removes cleaning steps and avoids storing lenses between wears. Also note that both products are sold as 2 pieces per box, so a box covers one pair; plan your reorder timing around how many days per week you actually wear them.
Decision rules for choosing your monthly pair
- If you want a natural, everyday gray: Pick Beloved Gray. Its 12.8mm graphic diameter adds a soft gray tint without enlarging the iris dramatically, so it blends in for work, school, or low-key outings.
- If you want a noticeable brown change: Pick Scotch 3color Brown. The 14.0mm graphic diameter and three-color design create a fuller, more three-dimensional eye that reads clearly in photos and bright light.
- If your eyes tend to feel dry by evening: Try Beloved Gray first. Its 38% water content is slightly lower than the 40% in Scotch 3color Brown, which may help if higher-water lenses leave your eyes feeling tight after several hours. Keep note of how your eyes feel at hour 6 and hour 8 to compare on your next pair.
- If you wear lenses more than twice a week: A 1-month pack makes sense for either lens, but budget for one box per month per pair. Both boxes contain 2pcs, so one box equals one pair for the month.
- If you wear color less than once a week: Skip the monthly format and choose a daily disposable instead. You will avoid cleaning and storage, and you won't waste a monthly pair that expires before you wear it enough.
Product facts at a glance
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Scotch 3color Brown: Scotch 3color Brown: 14.5mm total diameter, 14.0mm graphic diameter, 8.7mm base curve, 40% water content, PC-Silicone material, 2pcs per box. The large graphic diameter and silicone-containing material make it the bolder, more dimensional option for monthly brown contacts.
Scotch 3color Brown
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Beloved Gray: Beloved Gray: 14.0mm total diameter, 12.8mm graphic diameter, 8.6mm base curve, 38% water content, HEMA material, 2pcs per box. The smaller graphic diameter keeps the gray color subtle and natural, and the lower water content may suit eyes that dry out with higher-water lenses.
Beloved Gray
Who each lens suits
Best for
- Beloved Gray: anyone wanting a subtle, natural gray for daily wear and a lower upfront price.
- Scotch 3color Brown: anyone wanting a bold, dimensional brown for photos, events, or a more dramatic eye.
Not for
- Beloved Gray: those who want a clearly visible color change or a large iris effect.
- Scotch 3color Brown: those who prefer a barely-there look or have comfort issues with silicone-containing materials.