Different types of eye

Light Green

Light green eyes are on the paler side of the green-eyed spectrum. They have a soft green hue that’s similar to a jade stone or pale-colored olive. The “light” category of green eyes can also include more specific green eye shades, like bright green eyes or olive green eyes.

Green eyes are among the most rare and striking of eye colors, but they aren’t all made equal! If you gather everyone with green eyes into a room, each person’s eyes will still be unique—some pairs will be lighter, darker, or even mixed with other colors like grey, blue, and gold. Below, we’ll explain everything there is to know about the different types of green eyes, as well as the science behind green eyes and how to make yours pop.

Common Types of Green Eyes

Most green eyes can be classified as light, bright, or dark. Light green eyes have a pale appearance, dark green eyes take on an emerald or forest green shade, and bright green eyes are particularly vibrant. Other common green eye types mix other colors into the green, such as grey-, blue-, and yellow-green eyes.

Dark green eyes have a richer and more intense hue than light green eyes. Some dark green eyes appear emerald in color, while others take on a deeper forest green. These shades are mostly seen on people with naturally darker hair and skin tones, and some groups even believe that people with dark green eyes have a strong connection to the natural world.