Cigars come in a variety of colors. The colors tell a lot about the cigar. In general, you can determine how strong a cigar is by inspecting its wrapper. A darker wrapper would have fermented longer and therefore has a stronger taste. Below are the categories of color, they range from the light double Claro to the black Oscuro.

Double Claro - Known to have a greenish tint on its wrapper. It’s a light cigar that has had minimal aging.

Claro - Typically signifies that the cigar will be mild. It has a light brown color.

Colorado Claro - This wrapper is your standard brown color. Slightly stronger than the Claro but still considered mild.

Maduro, Colorado, and Colorado Maduro - These wrappers are dark brown and give off an admirable aroma. They are considered medium to strong cigars.

Oscuro - The Oscuro has a black wrapper and is strong in flavor.