Guide
The Eye Color Identifier Guide
Everything you need to know to use the free Eye Color Identifier — the six color families, how the AI eye color test works, and how to take a photo it can read accurately.
Start here
- 1Open the Eye Color Identifier and scan your eye or upload a photo.
- 2Read your result — color name, rarity, undertones, and palette.
- 3Browse the articles below for deep dives on photo tips and the science behind the test.
Articles
Eye Color Genetics Explained: How Your DNA Determines Iris Color
Learn how eye color genetics work. Discover the roles of OCA2, HERC2, and melanin in determining if your eyes are brown, blue, green, hazel, amber, or gray.
Are My Eyes Hazel or Brown? How to Tell the Difference
Learn the exact visual cues and genetic differences between hazel or brown eyes. Discover how melanin and light scattering determine your true eye color.
Gray vs Blue Eyes: How to Tell the Difference Scientifically
Learn the scientific difference in the gray vs blue eyes debate. Discover how collagen density, genetics, and lighting affect eye color identification.
Frequently asked questions
- How does an eye color identifier work?
- An eye color identifier samples the iris pixels in your photo, filters out the pupil, sclera, and surrounding skin, and matches the remaining color to one of six color families: blue, green, hazel, brown, gray, or amber.
- What's the best lighting for an eye color test?
- Soft daylight from a window. Avoid flash and harsh overhead light, which throw off the white balance.
- Can I retake the eye color identifier?
- Yes — every scan is saved to your local history, and you can rescan or upload another photo any time.
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