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What color does albinism produce?

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Albinism produces a very light skin color, white to light brown hair, and light grey or blue eyes. While the lack of melanin can lead to a perception of pink or reddish eyes, this is actually due to the visibility of blood vessels in the back of the eye.

Factors that can affect color:

  • Race: People of African or Asian descent with albinism may have yellow or red hair.
  • Type of albinism: There are different types of albinism, each caused by a change in a specific gene. These types can influence the degree of pigmentation.

In short: Albinism does not produce a single "color" but rather a range of light colors, with variations depending on individual genetics and race.