Color guide

Laser colors, side by side

Each laser color is a different wavelength, measured in nm. At the same output, colors near the middle of the spectrum look brighter to the eye than violet or deep red, so the right color depends on what you want to see.

Every color, compared

Wavelength, output, price, and model counts come straight from our current lineup.

  1. Violet & UV Lasers

    Wavelength
    395–425 nm
    Output
    100–2,500
    Price
    From $74.99
    Models
    9

    How it looks

    A deep purple beam. The eye is less sensitive to violet, so it looks dimmer than other colors at the same output.

    Good for

    Charging glow-in-the-dark materials and making fluorescent minerals, inks, and fabrics glow.

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  2. Blue Lasers

    Wavelength
    450–465 nm
    Output
    200–15,000
    Price
    From $54.99
    Models
    8

    How it looks

    A saturated royal blue at 450, and a lighter sky blue at 465.

    Good for

    A bold color with a strong beam. Our highest outputs are blue, up to 15,000 with the Blue Demon.

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  3. Cyan Lasers

    Wavelength
    480–495 nm
    Output
    75–250
    Price
    From $74.99
    Models
    10

    How it looks

    Icy blue-green, from 480 ice blue to 495 aqua.

    Good for

    Stargazing. Cyan sits close to the peak of night vision, so it shows up well in a dark sky. The 488-P is one of our usual stargazing picks.

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  4. Green Lasers

    Wavelength
    505–532 nm
    Output
    5–4,000
    Price
    From $49.99
    Models
    12

    How it looks

    From 505 mint green to 520 rich green and 532, the classic green most people picture.

    Good for

    A first laser and pointing out stars. Green looks bright to the eye, and the Valkyrie 505 sits right at the peak of night vision.

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  5. Lime & Yellow-Green Lasers

    Wavelength
    545–567 nm
    Output
    10–100
    Price
    From $74.99
    Models
    8

    How it looks

    A vivid yellow-green. It sits near the peak of daytime eye sensitivity, so even low outputs look bright.

    Good for

    Strong color and brightness without high output. The 561-P is a stargazing favorite too.

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  6. Yellow & Orange Lasers

    Wavelength
    573–604 nm
    Output
    5–50
    Price
    From $99.99
    Models
    14

    How it looks

    From 573 true yellow through golden yellow to orange.

    Good for

    People who love the color. These are rare wavelengths with lower outputs, so the beam looks less bright than green. Choose them for the color itself.

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  7. Red Lasers

    Wavelength
    638–660 nm
    Output
    200–1,600
    Price
    From $63.99
    Models
    6

    How it looks

    638 is a bright orange-red. 660 is a deeper red that looks dimmer at the same output.

    Good for

    A classic red beam. The Valkyrie 638 comes in outputs up to 1,000.

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Common questions

Which laser color looks brightest?

Colors near the middle of the spectrum, like green and lime, look brightest to the eye. Violet and deep red look dimmer at the same output.

What does nm mean?

nm stands for nanometers, the wavelength of the light. Shorter wavelengths look violet and blue, and longer ones look yellow, orange, and red.

Which color is best for stargazing?

A color near 505 with an output of 500 or less. See our stargazing guide.

Which color should I pick for a first laser?

Most people start with green. Not sure? Find the right laser in a few quick questions.