The different eye colors are classified into six main categories, although variations and combinations exist. These colors are based on the amount of melanin in the iris.
According to the references, irises are classified into the following colors:
- Amber
- Blue
- Brown
- Gray
- Green
- Hazel
- Red
Eye Color Descriptions
Here's a breakdown of each eye color:
- Amber: Amber eyes are a solid golden or copper color. They are often confused with hazel eyes, but lack the blue or green flecks typical of hazel eyes.
- Blue: Blue eyes have a low amount of melanin in the iris.
- Brown: Brown eyes are the most common eye color, resulting from a large amount of melanin.
- Gray: Gray eyes are similar to blue eyes but have a slightly different scattering of light, sometimes appearing to change color depending on the lighting.
- Green: Green eyes are relatively rare and result from a moderate amount of melanin combined with the way light scatters in the iris.
- Hazel: Hazel eyes are a mix of brown, green, and gold.
- Red: Red eyes (actually a pinkish color) are seen in people with severe albinism, who have little to no melanin.
