darkeyes

Darkeyes refers to a genetic trait characterized by brown or very dark pigmentation in the iris of the eye. This trait is the most common eye color in humans, and its prevalence varies geographically, being highest in Africa, Asia, and Southern Europe. The dark color is due to a high concentration of melanin, a pigment, in the stroma of the iris. Melanin is the same pigment that colors skin and hair.

The inheritance of eye color is complex, involving multiple genes, but dark eyes are generally considered a dominant trait over lighter eye colors like blue or green. This means that an individual with at least one gene for dark eyes is likely to have dark eyes. The specific shades of brown can range from very dark, appearing almost black, to lighter shades of brown.

While visually striking, dark eyes do not inherently confer any specific advantages or disadvantages in terms of vision or health compared to lighter eye colors. However, the high melanin content in dark irises may offer slightly more protection against ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun.

The term "darkeyes" is primarily descriptive and is not a clinical or scientific classification beyond describing the physical appearance of the iris. Cultural perceptions of dark eyes vary widely, often associated with beauty or certain personality traits in different societies.