To investigate the difference of color and luster, chemical components and their relationship of differently-graded flue-cured tobacco from the identical part of plant, C3L (lemon flue-cured tobacco leaves) and C3F (orange one) were used as material, and the index related to their color and luster, the contents of routine components and main pigments were measured. The results indicate there were differences in color and luster, and chemical composition. The total sugar and lutein contents in lemon tobacco leaves were higher than those in o...