Gray eyes are among the rarest eye colors in the world, found in less than 3% of the global population! Unlike brown eyes, which are rich in melanin, gray eyes have a low concentration of this pigment. Their distinctive appearance comes from the way light scatters in the iris, creating a soft, translucent tone that can shift between shades of blue or green depending on the lighting. This rarity has given gray eyes a reputation for being almost otherworldly. Often described as “mythical” or “myst