Rarest Eye Colours In The World,Their Percentages & Facts

BY: GEETANJALI MISHRA

 Extremely rare worldwide. Caused by low melanin & high collagen in the iris. Common in N & E Europe.

 Grey Eyes: 3 Percent

Among the rarest. Low melanin + golden pigment mix. Found mostly in Iceland, Scotland & Ireland.

Green Eyes: 2 percent

Golden/copper tone due to lipochrome pigment. Seen in Asia, South America & Southern Europe.

Amber Eyes: 0.5–1 percent

Extremely rare; linked to albinism. Lack of melanin lets blood vessels show, creating violet/reddish hue.

Violet Eyes: 0.1 percent

Two different eye colours! Can be genetic or due to injury/disease.

Heterochromia: 1 percent

 Result of low melanin and light scattering. Most common in Northern Europe; rare outside it.

Blue Eyes: 8–10 percent

Not just dark brown, but eyes that appear completely black due to extremely high melanin levels.

True Black Eyes: 1 percent

 Mix of green, brown & gold pigments. Changes colour in different lighting. Found worldwide, especially in Europe & USA.

Hazel Eyes: 5 Percent