In fact, 75% of the genetic contribution to eye color comes from this gene, which provides instructions for making the P protein found in cells that produce the pigment melanin (melanocytes).

Exactly how is a person's eye color determined? It depends on the amount, type and distribution of melanin, or pigment, in the iris of the eye, a genetics expert reveals — and more.

Gene Tierney in 1945 Silver Screen Collection/Getty Tierney was known for her striking eye color and intense gaze, and in this shot, the green ribbon on her hat perfectly complemented her eyes.

The eye-color gene. Just as the MC1R gene determines your hair color, a single gene, OCA2, is 75% responsible for your eye color, Dr. Kaplan says.

Wong says "hazel eyes are thought to be the most complex and varied eye color," in another Instagram video post shared in December. This is down to their color being a mix of gold, brown and green.

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But, unlike simple inheritance patterns, eye color isn’t determined by a single gene. Multiple genetic markers contribute to the final shade, making it not always easy to predict the final outcome.

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