I was looking for something in a different color other than the "norm"...preferably blue, but couldn't find them in a style I liked, so opted for a green color. The choice here was called olive, but it is far from olive, or anything near what is pictured. It is more like a light brown tortoise with splotches of a light clear gold, hinting towards a greenish gold. But you would never call them green, or olive to look at them in any light: outside, inside, or fluorescent light. Asking family and friends, everyone said they are tortoise. The style is great for me, as is the fit of these glasses, and the prescription perfect. I opted to keep them, but color is so important these days because glasses are not only utilitarian, but a fashion accessory too. When I emailed customer service, I was asked to take a picture and email it back. I did not get that...just go to your stock and pull one out and look at it. Since I need my glasses and these were a new prescription, I did not want to wait another month for whatever exchange process would ensue. Review would have been a five star, but took away two stars for the disappointment due to color.