Things You Didn’t Know About Brown Eyes

Things You Didn’t Know About Brown Eyes
4 Min Read | 29 Jan 2025
Akash Raj
Akash Raj

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Look around. What is the most common eye colour that you see? Well, mostly, it will be brown eyes. There can be different shades, but the common one remains brown. According to research, 79% of people worldwide have brown eyes, making it one of the most common eye colours. Though having brown eyes does not make you unique, it has many benefits. Therefore, if you are curious like us to know the science and facts about brown eyes, then stick to the end.

Science Behind Brown Eyes

Science Behind Brown Eyes

By now, we all know that eye colour is a factor in melanin production in the Iris. More melanin means dark-coloured eyes, and when it comes to brown eyes, one can surely say that there is a higher amount of melanin in the front part of the iris.

If we talk about genetics, then yes, brown eyes can be considered a part of genetics, too. Brown is a dominant colour, but it is decided by 16 different genes. Children within the same family can have different eye colours, even ones that don’t match their parents. The complex variations of genes make it difficult to predict a child's eye colour.

Different Shades of Brown Eyes

Different Shades of Brown Eyes

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Most of us have brown eyes but the colour can vary. Some people have lighter tones of brown that might appear hazel whereas others can have darker tones of brown making them look black. Let’s understand the different tones of brown eyes:

  • Light brown eyes can have colour tones of honey with golden hues or cognac with little appearance of red tones.
  • Medium brown eyes have either warm tones in chestnut or cool tones in russet.
  • Dark brown eyes fall into two categories: those with chocolate brown tones and those with black-brown eyes with darker pigments.

Facts About Brown Eye Colour

Facts About Brown Eye Colour

Here are some fun facts you might want to know about brown eyes.

  • Some reports and people suggest that individuals with brown eyes are trustworthy. Well, there is not enough evidence to prove if it's true but it can be counted as a personality trait.
  • Brown eyes are less prone to light damage because they have more melanin which helps in protecting eyes. However, they are twice as likely to develop Cataracts.
  • As we know, most of us have brown eyes but you will be surprised to know that every person with brown eyes can have different tones depending upon lighter and darker hues.

Glasses for Brown Colour Eyes

Glasses for Brown Colour Eyes

The best part about having brown eyes is that you have plenty of options to choose from. All you have to do is choose either complementing or contrasting shades. Without wasting any time, let’s dive deep into these categories.

Complementing Glasses for Brown Eyes

  • Earthy Tones: The first thing you can do is choose earthy tones like browns, amber, and grey as they complement all shades of brown eyes beautifully. These glasses will be a perfect addition as they can be worn everywhere and complement all outfits.
  • Neutral Tones: Glasses in black, beige or warm grey will add softness to your face. These glasses are perfect for both men and women with brown eyes. You can pair them easily with everyday work outfits.
  • Metallics: Eyeglasses in metallic tones and colours pair beautifully with brown eyes. You can go for silver, gold, bronze and even rose gold frames. They are perfect to go with your partywear or formal outfits.

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Contrasting Glasses for Brown Eyes

  • Bold Colours: Now, if you like experimenting and want to skip the basic glasses then you can invest in colours like burgundy, plum, green and sapphire blue.
  • Vibrant Colours: Tones that add warmth to the face by creating a charm can be your choice. Red, teal, and even purple-coloured glasses will add that modern uniqueness to your look.

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Wrapping It Up

Though brown eyes are considered to be common, they have their own beauty and benefits. There are different tones of brown eyes ranging from light to moderate and dark. Therefore, due to their natural beauty, they are quite easy to pair with different outfits, makeup and glasses. If you also have brown eyes just like me, then you can get any of the above-mentioned frames from Specscart.

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