Celebrity Eye Colors: Rare, Real, and Recreated

In the world of Hollywood, beauty comes in many forms. But when it comes to features that truly stand out, few things capture attention more than a celebrity’s eye color. From icy blues to golden ambers, some stars have eye colors so unique, they’ve become part of their signature look.

In this blog, we explore rare and mesmerizing celebrity eye colors — including the science behind them, whether they’re natural or enhanced, and how you can recreate these looks using natural coloured contact lenses from Otaku Lenses.

What Makes an Eye Color Rare or Unique?

Eye color is determined by the amount and type of melanin in the iris. Brown eyes are the most common, with the highest melanin levels. Blue eyes have very little melanin, while green, amber, gray, and violet are considered rare because of how light scatters across the iris and how little melanin is present.

Rare eye colors include:

• Amber – golden or copper tones

• Green – less than 2% of people have green eyes

• Gray – steely or silver shades caused by light scattering

• Violet – extremely rare, appears purple under specific light

• Heterochromia – two different eye colors or split-tone eyes

Top Celebrities with Rare or Mesmerizing Eye Colors

1. Sydney Sweeney – Light Blue Eyes

Sydney Sweeney’s pale blue eyes give her a fresh, striking appearance that contrasts beautifully with her blonde hair. Her eye color often looks icy under bright light.

Otaku Lens match: Eurasian Blue or Exotic Grey for cool, pale blue tones.

2. Tyra Banks – Amber Eyes

Tyra Banks is one of the few celebrities with naturally amber eyes — a rare golden-brown hue that sets her apart. Her eyes have a rich, warm tone that often appears golden or copper under natural light. This unique colour has contributed to her strong camera presence and signature smize during her modelling career.

Otaku Lens match: Peanut Butter or Iris Brown Hazel for a warm amber glow.

3. Elizabeth Taylor – Violet Eyes

Elizabeth Taylor’s eyes appeared violet on screen and in photos, due to her rare deep blue eye color and lighting. This effect made her look iconic.

Otaku Lens match: Human Iris Lavender to recreate the soft purple tone.

4. Angelina Jolie – Green Eyes

Angelina Jolie’s emerald green eyes are both intense and mysterious. Her green eyes have become a defining part of her on-screen presence.

Otaku Lens match: Romantic Green, Green Olive, or Kryptonite Green for vivid, natural green tones.

Curious about how celebrities like Angelina Jolie enhance or transform their eye color? Read our breakdown of her iconic eye look and how to recreate it with Otaku lenses.

5. Emma Stone – Light Green Eyes

Emma Stone’s eyes range from soft green to hazel depending on the lighting. Her eyes give a natural and expressive charm to her appearance.

Otaku Lens match: Green Olive or Romantic Green for a soft, everyday green.

6. Ian Somerhalder as Damon Salvatore – Gray Eyes

Ian Somerhalder’s eyes are steel grey, sometimes appearing icy blue or silver. His eye color adds intensity to his dramatic roles.

Otaku Lens match: Passion Pearl, Exotic Grey, or Crystal Moonlight for multidimensional grey, green eyes.

7. Mila Kunis – Heterochromia (Brown & Green)

Mila Kunis has one green eye and one brown eye, a condition known as heterochromia. It adds a unique, eye-catching contrast to her features.

Otaku Lens match: Kryptonite Green in one eye and Doll Hazel or Peanut Butter in the other to mimic her look.

8. Kate Bosworth – Partial Heterochromia

Kate Bosworth has one fully blue eye and one half-blue, half-hazel eye. Her mixed eye color draws attention in every photo.

Otaku Lens match: Otaku Santorini Blue in one eye and Iris Brown Hazel in the other for a two-tone effect.

To channel Kate Bosworth’s iconic two-toned eyes, try Macaw Blue for a vivid multidimensional effect, or Iris Green Grey to mirror her subtle mix of green and grey color.

9. Jared Leto – Icy Blue Eyes

Jared Leto’s icy blue eyes often appear frosted and glowing under lights. His eye color adds contrast to his bold, unconventional style.

Otaku Lens match: Otaku Macaw Blue or Otaku Honeymoon Oceans for vibrant icy blue tones.

10. Aishwarya Rai – Green-Grey Eyes

Aishwarya Rai’s green-grey eyes shift depending on lighting and makeup. Her unique color adds to her global appeal.

Otaku Lens match: Iris Green Grey or Green Olive for a soft green-grey blend.

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