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What Color is the Weakest Cigarette?

Published in Smoking and Health 1 min read

Generally, the weakest cigarettes, those with the lowest tar content, are indicated by blue or silver packaging.

Here's a breakdown of cigarette color codes and their associated strengths:

  • Blue or Silver: These colors typically signify "ultra-light" or "light" cigarettes, indicating the lowest tar and nicotine content.

  • Gold or Yellow: Represents mid-range tar and nicotine levels, offering a balance between flavor and strength.

  • Red or Maroon: Indicates full-flavor cigarettes with the highest tar and nicotine content.

  • Green or Aqua: Denotes menthol cigarettes, which can vary in tar and nicotine content but are distinguished by their menthol flavor.

It's important to note that the terms "light" and "ultra-light" are misleading, as people who smoke these cigarettes often compensate by inhaling more deeply or smoking more cigarettes to satisfy their nicotine cravings. All cigarettes are harmful to health.