Fascinating Facts About Eye Colors

by - 11/17/2016 12:15:00 PM

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They say that our eyes are the windows to our soul, then what color are your windows? Is it blue? black? green? brown? Have you ever wondered how we can determine the color of our eyes?

Our eye color is also determined by the following:

  • The amount and pattern of dark brown pigment (called melanin) in the part of your eye called the iris and the way in which the iris scatters light that passes through the eye. 
  • Another factor is the pigment, which is determined by your genes.

Did you know that heredity plays a big part in determining our eye color? How? Well, they passed along their genes to you!

Human eye colors can range from the lightest tints of blue to the darkest shades of brown. The appearance of blue eyes, as well as green and hazel eyes, is a result of the Tyndall scattering of light in the stroma.

Anyway, let me share with you the different eye colors and the various personality types it represents.

1. Brown Eyes

Brown eye color is the most common eye color in the world. Over fifty percent of the world's population has brown eyes, with nearly all individuals specifically from Asia and Africa sharing brown eye color. Brown eyes are typically darker than other eye colors, and they may even appear black in certain individuals.

People with brown eyes tend to be a kind and sensitive person. They are known to be great lovers as they go out of their way just to make their loved ones happy and contented. They can also be good leaders and less likely to have vices. It also signifies a personality type that is confident and at the same time simple and humble.

2. Blue Eyes

Blue eye color is the second most common eye color in the world. Research shows that blue eyed people come from a single, common ancestor. While blue eyes are less common than brown eyes, they are frequently found from nationalities located near the Baltic sea in northern Europe. It's estimated that approximately 8% of the world's population has blue eyes.

It is said that people with blue eyes are immune to pain and also display great stamina.

3. Hazel Eyes

Hazel eyes are similar to brown eyes. Though they are lighter in color than brown, they have more of a green-yellow tint. People with hazel eyes are estimated to be around 5-8% of the world's population.

Hazel eyes meaning in terms of a person's personality is that you may be strong, secretive, sensitive and possess immense strength and stamina. It is uncommon to have this shade because if you do, it is like hitting the jackpot.

4. Green Eyes

Green eye color is the rarest color found around the world, and it is estimated that only around 2% of the world's population has it. Oftentimes, it is confused with hazel eye color.
Green eye color is most common in northern and central Europe, and sometimes can also be found in western Asian cultures on rare occasion.

Green eye color is considered as a very youthful and a strong color that's why people who have green eyes tend to bring compassion and lively energy wherever they go. You perform exceptionally well especially since you are quick and handles things good even under pressure.

5. Gray Eyes

Gray eye color is also quite rare, although many consider gray eyes to be a variation of blue eye color. Gray eyes are the result of a very low amount of pigmentation in the eye, which reflects a gray-silver appearance just like the blue eye color. It is most common in eastern European countries.

People with gray eyes are sometimes troubled with intense inner conflict of emotions and they often find it hard to make logical decisions. But no matter what the struggle is, they strive to achieve or attain something even in the face of difficulty.

7. Amber Eyes

Amber eyes, on the other hand, show off a yellow-copper tone, which results from the yellow colored pigment lipochrome. Amber eyes are very rare worldwide and are most common in Asia and South American countries. 

People with amber eyes appear to be reserved but are actually very charming and warm. Amber-eyed people think outside the box and like things to be a bit different. They love having lots of friends and need to feel accepted. 

8. Black Eyes

Contrary to popular belief, true black eyes do not exist. Some people with a lot of melanin in their eyes might appear to have black eyes depending on the lighting conditions. This is not truly black but simply a very dark brown eye color.

People with black eyes are very mysterious and don’t let too many people in. They are very passionate, reliable and love life. It is said that people with dark or black eyes are trustworthy and can keep secrets like their life depends on it. You might be thinking they are serious or boring but beware because they have a wild side too and can be the life of a party.

Truly, the human eye is both beautiful and unique. Whatever the common opinion is or what science says, each of us is a distinct individual. Each of us will have our strengths and weaknesses no matter our eye color is. 

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