Baby Eye Color Calculator

Welcome to our Baby Eye Color Calculator! (now updated to include Hazel as an option) This tool provides a simplified estimation of the potential eye colors your baby might have based on the eye colors of both parents. While it’s a fun way to explore possibilities, remember that eye color inheritance is complex and influenced by multiple genetic factors.

Understanding Eye Color Inheritance

Eye color is determined by a combination of genes inherited from both parents. The process is more complex than simply mixing two colors, involving multiple genes that interact in ways we’re still discovering. Here are some key points to understand:

1. Dominant vs. Recessive Genes: Brown eyes are generally considered dominant over blue and green eyes. However, two brown-eyed parents can still have a blue-eyed child if they both carry the recessive blue-eye gene.
2. Multiple Genes at Play: Eye color is polygenic, meaning it’s influenced by multiple genes working together. This complexity allows for a wide range of eye colors and combinations.
3. Probability, Not Certainty: Our calculator provides probabilities based on simplified genetic models. In reality, eye color can be unpredictable due to the complex interplay of genes.
4. Changing Colors: A baby’s eye color can change in the first few months or even years of life, typically darkening if a change occurs.

Interesting Eye Color Facts

• Blue-eyed parents can, in rare cases, have a brown-eyed child due to genetic complexity.
• Green eyes are the rarest, occurring in only about 2% of the world’s population.
• Heterochromia, where a person has two different eye colors, affects less than 1% of people.

How to Use the Calculator

1. Select the eye color of the father from the dropdown menu.
2. Select the eye color of the mother from the dropdown menu.
3. Click “Calculate” to see the probability of different eye colors for your baby.

Remember, this calculator is for entertainment purposes and provides a simplified model of eye color inheritance. For accurate genetic information, please consult with a genetic counselor or your healthcare provider.

Explore the possibilities and have fun imagining your future little one’s beautiful eyes!