If you've ever found yourself captivated by someone's gorgeous green eyes, you're not alone.
Green eyes are rare and magical gems that often inspire admiration.
In a viral Tiktok video shared last month by @cheggbiology, the idea that 'green-eyed people are rare' gained momentum, and so far the number of views is about three million, which raises curiosity about the rarity of this eye color.
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That is, it has been scientifically proven that green eyes are relatively rare and less common compared to other eye colors such as brown or blue.
The complexity of green eyes lies in a subtle interplay of genetics, geography, and population-specific factors.
But how rare are green eyes?
According to studies, brown eyes dominate the record, and they make up about 79% of the world's population.
Green eyes, on the other hand, make up only about 2% of the world's population.
However, they are more common in certain European countries, including Ireland, Scotland, Great Britain, France and Germany.
In other parts of the world, such as Africa and East Asia, green eyes are much less common.
Scientific studies and genetic research support the rarity of green eyes.
While the exact percentage of individuals with green eyes may vary slightly in different studies and populations, there is consensus that they are indeed a relatively rare eye color.
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So why are green eyes so elusive?
The answer lies in the complex interplay of multiple genes.
Green eyes usually result from a combination of a moderate amount of melanin (the pigment responsible for eye, skin and hair color) and the way light is scattered in the iris.
With multiple genes influencing the outcome, accurately predicting green eyes is challenging.
The presence of specific genetic variations in populations, especially in certain regions of Europe, contributes to a higher prevalence of green eyes in those regions.
Some green eyes may appear more hazel (a combination of blue-green and brown) or amber depending on the amount and distribution of lipochrome (yellow pigment) in the iris.
The mystique and mystery of green eyes
The rarity of the green eyes and the difficulty in predicting, created an aura of mystery surrounding them.
In some cultures, green eyes have been associated with luck, fertility or even envy.
These cultural associations can contribute to the mystique that surrounds them.
Green eyes can be particularly striking in combination with certain hair colors, such as red or auburn.
This combination can enhance their allure.
People often perceive eye color differently, and the subjective experience of seeing green eyes can contribute to their mystery because they change color depending on the observer's perspective.
They are often associated with nature and the outdoors, which can evoke feelings of connection to the earth and the mysteries of the natural world.
Green-eyed fictional characters often have attributes related to their eye color, such as magic, mystery, or an otherworldly feeling.
From Harry Potter, through the Grinch to Elizabeth Bennet from Pride and Prejudice, in movies, literature and folklore, people with green eyes are sometimes portrayed as creative and imaginative.
Legolas from Lord of the Rings, Fiona from Shrek, Poison Ivy from DC Comics, Katniss Aberdeen from The Hunger Games have contributed to green eye associations with artistic and imaginative qualities that contribute to the mystique of green eyes.
Several actresses from the era of black and white cinema, such as Vivien Leigh ('Gone with the Wind', 1939) and Hedi Lammer ('Samson and Delilah', 1949), magnetized the viewers with green eyes.
Today, actresses such as Emma Stone, Kristen Stewart and Angelina Jolie stand out in hypnotic shades of green.
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