Skin color is often referred to as skin pigmentation. This pigmentation is primarily determined by the amount of melanin produced in the skin. Melanin is a natural pigment produced by cells called melanocytes, and it's responsible for the color of your skin, hair, and eyes.
The amount of melanin in a person's skin can vary significantly, leading to a wide range of skin tones. There are over 150 genes identified as having a direct or indirect effect on skin color.
While the term "skin color" is widely used, it's important to remember that skin tone is a spectrum and that reducing it to a single color can be misleading.
