{"id":7240,"date":"2025-09-18T07:55:00","date_gmt":"2025-09-18T06:55:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.glassesdirect.co.uk\/blog\/?p=7240"},"modified":"2025-11-11T11:59:37","modified_gmt":"2025-11-11T11:59:37","slug":"rarest-coloured-eyes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.glassesdirect.co.uk\/blog\/rarest-coloured-eyes\/","title":{"rendered":"What are the rarest coloured eyes?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Our eyes are one of our most defining features and often the first thing people notice. While brown, blue, hazel, and green are the most common, there are also less familiar eye colours that you might not think of straight away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, what exactly is the rarest eye colour? Surprisingly, <a href=\"https:\/\/\nwww.glassesdirect.co.uk\/blog\/green-eyes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>green eyes<\/strong><\/span><\/a> are one of the least common and in rare cases, people can even have red, purple, or pink eyes. In this post, we\u2019ll explore unusual eye colours, what causes them and how to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.glassesdirect.co.uk\/eyeglasses\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">choose glasses<\/span><\/strong><\/a> that make your eyes stand out.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Rare-eye-colour-image1-1024x427.jpg\" alt=\"Close-up of a human eye whose iris looks blue-green on the outside and amber on the inside\" class=\"wp-image-7251\" srcset=\"https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Rare-eye-colour-image1-1024x427.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Rare-eye-colour-image1-300x125.jpg 300w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Rare-eye-colour-image1-768x320.jpg 768w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Rare-eye-colour-image1-1536x640.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Rare-eye-colour-image1.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Understanding eye colour genetics<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Colour variations in the human eye are caused by the levels of melanin in the iris (the coloured part of the eye). Melanin also influences your hair and skin tone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>More melanin<\/strong> <strong>=<\/strong> darker eyes (brown, dark hazel, deep amber)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Less melanin =<\/strong> lighter eyes (blue, green, grey)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Brown eyes have melanin on both the back and front part of the iris. Even light blue eyes contain a hidden brown pigment on the back, but their appearance comes from the way light scatters in the iris. Genetics, especially variants in the OCA2 gene, also influence pigmentation and play a major role in determining your eye colour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Did you know?<\/strong> Darker eyes naturally provide more protection against bright light and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.glassesdirect.co.uk\/buying-guides\/lens-options\/blue-light-glasses\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><u>blue light<\/u><\/strong><\/a>, while lighter eyes may be more sensitive. Lighter shades may also appear to change colour depending on lighting conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is the rarest eye colour?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Most people globally have brown eyes. Around 1% of the world\u2019s population has the most unusual eye colours. However, deciding which exactly is the rarest eye colour can be difficult, especially as rare shades are often linked to genetic mutation or rare medical conditions. The table below displays the approximate percentage of the world\u2019s population who have each of the different eye colours.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"695\" src=\"https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Rare-eye-infographic--1024x695.jpg\" alt=\"How rare is your eye colour? Green 2%, Hazel 5%, Blue 10%, Brown 77%, Amber 5%, Grey &amp; Other 1%\" class=\"wp-image-7280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Rare-eye-infographic--1024x695.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Rare-eye-infographic--300x204.jpg 300w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Rare-eye-infographic--768x521.jpg 768w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Rare-eye-infographic-.jpg 1306w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Top 5 rarest eye colours in the world<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Red eyes<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Commonly linked to albinism, eyes can appear red or pink due to a lack of pigment in the iris. This happens because blood vessels under the surface are more visible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Violet eyes<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.glassesdirect.co.uk\/blog\/purple-eyes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Violet or purple eyes<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0do exist, but\u00a0they\u2019re\u00a0extremely rare, usually found in people with albinism where melanin levels are\u00a0very low. The Hollywood legend Elizabeth Taylor was rumoured to have a violet eye colour, though her striking appearance was more likely due to light conditions and makeup which enhanced the natural vibrant blue of her eyes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:0px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Grey eye colour<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.glassesdirect.co.uk\/blog\/grey-eyes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><u>Grey eyes<\/u><\/strong><\/a> are often mistaken for other light eyes like blue, but they contain subtle brown flecks and more collagen which scatters light in the stroma, giving them a cloudy, misty appearance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Green eyes<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Green eyes are one of the most unique eye colours, ranking just after grey, red and violet. Green eyes reflect light through a process known as Rayleigh scattering \u2014 the same effect that makes the sky look blue. Combined&nbsp;with a yellowish pigment called lipochrome, this creates a green appearance.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Amber eye colour<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.glassesdirect.co.uk\/blog\/amber-eyes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><u>Amber eyes<\/u><\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>are&nbsp;golden or coppery in colour, caused by higher levels of lipochrome.&nbsp;They&#8217;re often confused with hazel, but amber eyes are different because of their uniform colour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Hazel eyes<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/\nwww.glassesdirect.co.uk\/blog\/hazel-eyes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Hazel eyes<\/strong><\/span><\/a><strong> <\/strong>are most commonly a mix of brown, green and gold. This happens due to the amount of melanin in the iris, which sits between that of darker brown eyes and lighter green eyes. This, combined with the scattering of light, creates their multi-tonal effect. Often, hazel eyes have green or golden flecks that make them appear especially distinctive and vibrant.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Rare-eye-colour-image2-1024x427.jpg\" alt=\"A woman with grey-green eyes looks over the rims of her round tortoiseshell glasses\" class=\"wp-image-7255\" srcset=\"https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Rare-eye-colour-image2-1024x427.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Rare-eye-colour-image2-300x125.jpg 300w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Rare-eye-colour-image2-768x320.jpg 768w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Rare-eye-colour-image2-1536x640.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Rare-eye-colour-image2.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The most common eye colours<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Brown eyes<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/\nwww.glassesdirect.co.uk\/blog\/brown-eyes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Brown eyes<\/strong><\/span><\/a> are the most common eye colour worldwide, ranging from light brown to almost black in some lights. High melanin levels offer natural UV protection. Despite this, studies have shown that people with dark-brown eyes may face a higher risk of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.glassesdirect.co.uk\/eye-health\/cataract\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">cataracts<\/span><\/strong><\/a>. However, it&#8217;s important to be aware that everyone, no matter their eye colour, still benefits from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.glassesdirect.co.uk\/buying-guides\/lens-options\/sunglasses-categories-uv-protection\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">UV-blocking eyewear<\/span><\/strong><\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fun fact:<\/strong>&nbsp;It\u2019s&nbsp;a myth that all babies have blue eyes. The truth is, many are born&nbsp;with brown eyes!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Blue eyes<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/\nwww.glassesdirect.co.uk\/blog\/blue-eyes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Blue eyes<\/span><\/a><\/strong> don\u2019t actually contain blue pigment. Their colour comes from light scattering in the iris. With less melanin, they can be more sensitive to sunlight and at higher risk of certain eye conditions like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.glassesdirect.co.uk\/eye-health\/age-related-eye-conditions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">age-related macular degeneration<\/span><\/strong><\/a>, cataracts and ocular cancer. Sunglasses with 100% UVA\/B protection are a must.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Rare-eye-colour-image3-1024x427.jpg\" alt=\"Close-up of a bright blue human eye\" class=\"wp-image-7259\" srcset=\"https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Rare-eye-colour-image3-1024x427.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Rare-eye-colour-image3-300x125.jpg 300w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Rare-eye-colour-image3-768x320.jpg 768w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Rare-eye-colour-image3-1536x640.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Rare-eye-colour-image3.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What factors can affect your eye colour?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Certain rare eye colours and eye colour changes can be linked to eye health or genetic conditions:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:23px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.glassesdirect.co.uk\/eye-health\/glaucoma\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Glaucoma<\/span><\/a> <\/strong>\u2014 High eye pressure that can damage the optic nerve and affect vision if left untreated. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Heterochromia<\/strong> \u2014 A rare condition where an individual has different-coloured eyes, for example one blue and one brown eye.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Anisocoria <\/strong>\u2014 Unequal pupil sizes, sometimes altering eye appearance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Albinism<\/strong> \u2014 Lack of melanin, leading to very pale eyes (blue, red, or pink).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cataracts<\/strong> \u2014 Clouding of the lens, making eyes appear whitish grey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Horner Syndrome<\/strong> \u2014 Causes a drooping eyelid, a smaller pupil and can sometimes make one eye appear lighter than the other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Hyphema<\/strong> \u2013 Blood in the front of the eye after injury, making the iris look red. This condition is normally caused by sports injuries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Uveitis <\/strong>\u2013 Inflammation that causes redness. This can be caused by infection, toxins or a sports injury.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Arcus senilis<\/strong> \u2013 A grey or white arc of fatty deposits around the cornea, linked with ageing and high cholesterol.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What glasses suit your eye colour?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Brown,&nbsp;hazel&nbsp;or amber eyes<\/strong>&nbsp;pair beautifully with earthy tones, brown,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.glassesdirect.co.uk\/eyeglasses\/green\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>&nbsp;<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">green<\/span><\/strong><\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.glassesdirect.co.uk\/eyeglasses\/tortoise\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">tortoiseshell<\/span><\/strong><\/a>, gold or even blue or purple.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Blue eyes<\/strong> contrast well with oranges or reds and harmonise with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.glassesdirect.co.uk\/eyeglasses\/clear\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">transparent<\/span><\/strong><\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.glassesdirect.co.uk\/eyeglasses\/blue\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">blue<\/span><\/strong><\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.glassesdirect.co.uk\/eyeglasses\/silver\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">silver<\/span><\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.glassesdirect.co.uk\/eyeglasses\/gray\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">grey hues<\/span><\/strong><\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Green eyes&nbsp;<\/strong>work nicely with&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.glassesdirect.co.uk\/eyeglasses\/brown\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>dark brown<\/strong><\/span><\/a>, Havana,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.glassesdirect.co.uk\/eyeglasses\/gold\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>gold<\/strong><\/span><\/a> and transparent frames. They also contrast well with colours like pale <a href=\"https:\/\/www.glassesdirect.co.uk\/eyeglasses\/pink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">pink<\/span><\/strong><\/a>, blue, or&nbsp;violet.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Grey eyes&nbsp;<\/strong>pop against pastel shades, bright patterns and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.glassesdirect.co.uk\/eyeglasses\/multicolor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">gradient-coloured frames<\/span><\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;as well as<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>bold&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.glassesdirect.co.uk\/eyeglasses\/black\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">black<\/span><\/strong><\/a>, or&nbsp;dark&nbsp;blue&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.glassesdirect.co.uk\/eyeglasses\/purple\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">deep purple frames<\/span><\/strong><\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Can you change the colour of your eyes?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If there\u2019s a certain eye colour you\u2019re keen to try,&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visiondirect.co.uk\/contact-lenses\/coloured-contact-lenses\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">c<\/span><\/a><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visiondirect.co.uk\/contact-lenses\/coloured-contact-lenses\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">oloured contact lenses<\/span> <\/strong><\/a>let you experiment&nbsp;and try a whole&nbsp;new look, whether&nbsp;you\u2019d&nbsp;like to see yourself with grey, green, or even purple eyes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Final thoughts<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether your eyes are brown, blue, hazel, or something rarer, they deserve the right frames to make them shine. At Glasses Direct, you can explore hundreds of styles, so you\u2019ll always find the perfect pair to complement your eyes.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Our eyes are one of our most defining features and often the first thing people notice. While brown, blue, hazel, and green are the most common, there are also less familiar eye colours that you might not think of straight away. So, what exactly is the rarest eye colour? 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