What Is Rihanna’s Real Eye Colour? Matched With Our Top Contact Lenses

There are about 1,240,000 Google searches for "What is Rihanna's real eye color?" and people are always wondering and pondering...

Here we gathered some images and tell you our thoughts of analysis of Rihanna's eye colour! And we also give some recommendations on coloured contact lenses that can achive Rihanna's eye color too.

Robyn Rihanna Fenty is Rihanna aka RiRi's real name. Her background/nationality is:
- Afro-Barbadian (paternal grandfather)
- Scottish, English, Irish (paternal grandmother)
- Afro-Guyanese (mother)

A number of reasons explain why her eyes appear so unique. So what is Rihanna's real eye colour? And is she wearing contacts?

Here we’ll nut it out with pictures to show you what Rihanna's real eye colour is!

So… below is Rihanna's real eye colour; it looks like a dark green with hazel tones.

We literally searched high and low, and this is probably the best photo of Rihanna as a kid.

The image of Rihanna as a child her eye colour does us no justice...

Can't really tell her eye colour but we have more photos for you!

Rihanna’s Soft Grey-Green Eyes

In this image, Rihanna’s eye colour appears as a unique blend of soft grey and green tones. To recreate this look, we've matched her gaze with two of our most flattering lens options:

• Pacific Grey Otaku – for a soft grey finish that enhances dark eyes while maintaining a natural look.
• Green Olive Otaku – for a green-hazel undertone that mirrors Rihanna’s earthy glow.

In here Rihanna's eyes look a little lighter… Assuming the flash at the time she took this image is brighter, hence you can see the tone of her skin. It’s like green, grey, brown shades resembling Otaku Kryptonite Green or Green Olive.

Soft Grey-Brown with Subtle Depth

In several photos, Rihanna’s eyes appear as a blend of grey and warm brown. For this look, try:

• Brown Bear Otaku – a brown-grey lens that blends seamlessly on dark eyes
• Pacific Grey Otaku – adds cool undertones for a soft, natural contrast

Rihanna is wearing a simple strapped blouse, but still looking glam as EVER! Rihanna's eyes look kind of like our Otaku Holiday Green or Otaku Romantic Green.

In this photo Rihanna looks like she has a grey brownish eye much like Otaku Smokey Greyyen and Green Olive This one you can actually see the limbal ring in her eyes.

Here Rihanna's eyes look kind of more of a subtle brown resembling the Otaku Desire Honey or Otaku Brown Sugar.

This is a fave photo of RiRi! You can see her eyes up-close and it’s stunning! Her eye colour seems greyish in shade like Otaku Exotic Grey and Pacific Grey.

A fierce look from Rihanna paired with somewhat gold greyish eyes! Very interesting colour, which is similar to Ginger Brown or Pacific Grey.

In this photo from a Fenty event, her pink dress goes well with her greenish grey eyes, just like Otaku Lover Cloud and Otaku Inspire Emerald.

Well that's it for this blog!

Most of the images are taken in different lighting, and Rihanna’s eyes are mysteriously changing colours due to her beautiful mixed background.
Some images may have enhanced saturation, but until you see the real deal, there’s only so much you can tell. We still love you Rihanna!

Match Rihanna’s Stunning Eye Looks with Our Best-Selling Coloured Contact Lenses

Although Rihanna doesn’t publicly wear coloured contact lenses, her striking eye colour has inspired beauty lovers around the world. Using side-by-side comparisons, we’ve matched several of her most iconic photos with Otaku lens shades to help you recreate her radiant, natural eye looks.

Green-Hazel Glow

For moments when Rihanna’s eyes appear light green or hazel, we recommend:

• Kryptonite Green – a vibrant green lens with high opacity for dark eyes
• Green Oliver – a subtle olive green shade with golden hazel tones
• Romantic Green – adds depth and dimension with a natural finish

Frequently Asked Questions – Rihanna Eye Colour & Contact Lenses

Can I wear contact lenses to get Rihanna’s eye colour if I have dark eyes?

Yes! If you have dark brown eyes and want to achieve a look similar to Rihanna’s iconic green-hazel or grey tones, our high-opacity coloured contact lenses are perfect. Shades like Otaku Kryptonite Green or Otaku Exotic Grey can seamlessly cover dark eyes while offering a soft, natural finish.

What colour are Rihanna’s eyes really?

Rihanna’s real eye colour appears to be a dark green with hazel tones, although it can shift based on lighting and makeup. In our blog, we matched several of her iconic looks with similar coloured contact lenses to help you recreate her natural gaze.

Which contact lenses best match Rihanna's green eye look?

For a rich green tone like Rihanna's, we recommend Romantic Green or Kryptonite Green. These green colour contact lenses are best for dark eyes and provide the brightness and depth seen in many of her red carpet looks.

Are Rihanna’s eyes naturally grey or does she wear contact lenses?

While Rihanna is not known to wear coloured contact lenses publicly, her eyes sometimes appear grey or hazel depending on the lighting. Our blog matches her real looks to lenses like Otaku Dark Silver and Smokey Greyyen for a similar vibe.

Can I recreate Rihanna's hazel-green eye look with lenses?

Absolutely. Lenses like Green Oliver and Desire Honey are ideal for recreating Rihanna’s hazel-green eyes. They offer a subtle glow and full coverage for natural coloured contact lens effects on dark eyes.

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