My eyes are green. Kind of. More like a hazel to some people, but I think hazel is considered green, right? Maybe not. Regardless, it turns out that green eyes are not really green at all but are rather a blend of three eye colors. Seriously.
This is according to a recent story in the Huffington Post about the subject. The source for this claim is Dr. Karan Rajan, who is apparently known for spreading his medical knowledge on TikTok. If I were a doctor, I’m not sure that is what I would want to be known for, but who am I to judge? Either way, keep that in mind.
Dr. Rajan explains in the story that eye color works like paint pigments, combining a mixture of different shades to create a uniform effect. Green eyes have yellow, brown and blue pigments. The combination of these layers creates a green effect, the doctor says.
The story claims 2% of people worldwide have green eyes, making it the rarest of eye colors. Even after reading the story, though, I am still not exactly sure what green actually is. The good doctor claims my hazel eyes are a combination of brown, gold and green — which is apparently yellow, brown and blue. So, apparently, my eye color is much like my heritage — a mixed bag.
For as long as I can remember, I have been fascinated with green eyes. Maybe it's because, according to color-meanings.com, people with green eyes “are creative and passionate. They know what they want in life and they aren’t afraid to work for it. They may come across as stubborn, but they learn to adapt and get along with almost anyone. They can stay calm and practical when faced with stressful situations. They can be quick to make decisions, but they may not speak up unless necessary. They enjoy feeling unpredictable and free, but they will take commitments seriously. They can be mysterious. They have youthful energy regardless of age.”
On the other side of the color spectrum, people with hazel eyes “tend to value independence and crave adventure. They’re active, energetic and have lots of physical strength. They may be more sensitive and secretive. They tend to be deep thinkers, which causes others to consider them mysterious. They’re self-aware of their strengths and weaknesses, so they rarely act impulsively. They come up with out-of-the-box solutions before other people can. They sometimes come across as selfish. Many people with hazel eyes also have an appreciation for nature.”
I find this to be a bit like interpreting your horoscope, as some of the words always seem to fit. Either way, I am going with green eyes.
Have a wonderful Wednesday, and thanks for reading.
Shane Goodman
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