Yes, green is a recognized eye color. It's considered one of the six main eye colors, along with amber, blue, brown, gray, and hazel. Green eyes are caused by a combination of pigments and the way light scatters within the iris. The presence of a pigment called lipochrome, which is also found in the skin, can contribute to a green hue.
Green eyes are relatively rare, with only about 2% of the world's population having them. They are most commonly found in people of Northern and Central European descent.
Some interesting facts about green eyes:
- Green eyes are the rarest of the main eye colors. While not as rare as certain eye color mutations like albinism, only about 2% of people have them.
- Green eyes are a result of genetics and the interaction of light with the iris. They are not caused by a single gene, but by a combination of factors, including the amount of melanin and lipochrome present in the iris.
- Green eye color can change depending on the lighting. The amount of light that hits the eye can affect how the iris appears, making it seem more or less green.
