{"id":92179,"date":"2022-04-22T12:13:52","date_gmt":"2022-04-22T12:13:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-rarest-eye-color-for-cats-2\/"},"modified":"2022-04-22T12:13:53","modified_gmt":"2022-04-22T12:13:53","slug":"what-is-the-rarest-eye-color-for-cats-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-rarest-eye-color-for-cats-2\/","title":{"rendered":"What is the rarest eye color for cats?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-rarest-eye-color-for-cats-2\/#What_is_the_rarest_eye_color_for_cats\" title=\"What is the rarest eye color for cats?\">What is the rarest eye color for cats?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-rarest-eye-color-for-cats-2\/#Why_are_my_cats_eyelids_purple\" title=\"Why are my cats eyelids purple?\">Why are my cats eyelids purple?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-rarest-eye-color-for-cats-2\/#What_does_it_mean_to_have_purple_eyes\" title=\"What does it mean to have purple eyes?\">What does it mean to have purple eyes?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-rarest-eye-color-for-cats-2\/#Is_there_any_animal_with_purple_eyes\" title=\"Is there any animal with purple eyes?\">Is there any animal with purple eyes?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-rarest-eye-color-for-cats-2\/#What_is_the_least_rarest_eye_color\" title=\"What is the least rarest eye color?\">What is the least rarest eye color?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-rarest-eye-color-for-cats-2\/#Are_green_eyes_rare_for_cats\" title=\"Are green eyes rare for cats?\">Are green eyes rare for cats?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-rarest-eye-color-for-cats-2\/#What_color_should_my_cats_eyelids_be\" title=\"What color should my cat&#8217;s eyelids be?\">What color should my cat&#8217;s eyelids be?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-rarest-eye-color-for-cats-2\/#What_is_wrong_with_my_cats_eyelids\" title=\"What is wrong with my cats eyelids?\">What is wrong with my cats eyelids?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-rarest-eye-color-for-cats-2\/#Does_cat_cherry_eye_go_away\" title=\"Does cat cherry eye go away?\">Does cat cherry eye go away?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-rarest-eye-color-for-cats-2\/#Why_are_my_cats_eyelids_black\" title=\"Why are my cats eyelids black?\">Why are my cats eyelids black?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-rarest-eye-color-for-cats-2\/#Can_a_person_have_purple_eyes\" title=\"Can a person have purple eyes?\">Can a person have purple eyes?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-rarest-eye-color-for-cats-2\/#Is_purple_the_rarest_eye_color\" title=\"Is purple the rarest eye color?\">Is purple the rarest eye color?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-rarest-eye-color-for-cats-2\/#Are_there_any_animals_with_purple_eyes\" title=\"Are there any animals with purple eyes?\">Are there any animals with purple eyes?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-rarest-eye-color-for-cats-2\/#Who_has_purple_eyes_in_the_world\" title=\"Who has purple eyes in the world?\">Who has purple eyes in the world?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-rarest-eye-color-for-cats-2\/#What_is_the_rarest_eye_color\" title=\"What is the rarest eye color?\">What is the rarest eye color?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-rarest-eye-color-for-cats-2\/#Are_purple_eyes_possible_in_humans\" title=\"Are purple eyes possible in humans?\">Are purple eyes possible in humans?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-rarest-eye-color-for-cats-2\/#What_is_the_most_not_rare_eye_color\" title=\"What is the most not rare eye color?\">What is the most not rare eye color?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-rarest-eye-color-for-cats-2\/#What_are_the_top_10_rarest_eye_colors\" title=\"What are the top 10 rarest eye colors?\">What are the top 10 rarest eye colors?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-rarest-eye-color-for-cats-2\/#What_is_the_least_pretty_eye_color\" title=\"What is the least pretty eye color?\">What is the least pretty eye color?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-rarest-eye-color-for-cats-2\/#What_is_the_most_unknown_eye_color\" title=\"What is the most unknown eye color?\">What is the most unknown eye color?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-rarest-eye-color-for-cats-2\/#How_common_are_green_eyes_in_cats\" title=\"How common are green eyes in cats?\">How common are green eyes in cats?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-rarest-eye-color-for-cats-2\/#Can_cats_eyes_Be_green\" title=\"Can cats eyes Be green?\">Can cats eyes Be green?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-rarest-eye-color-for-cats-2\/#What_cat_has_green_eyes\" title=\"What cat has green eyes?\">What cat has green eyes?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-rarest-eye-color-for-cats-2\/#What_Colour_should_cats_third_eyelid_be\" title=\"What Colour should cats third eyelid be?\">What Colour should cats third eyelid be?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-rarest-eye-color-for-cats-2\/#What_do_cats_eyes_look_like_when_they_are_sick\" title=\"What do cats eyes look like when they are sick?\">What do cats eyes look like when they are sick?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_rarest_eye_color_for_cats\"><\/span>What is the rarest eye color for cats?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The rarest cat eye color is <b>hazel or orange. Cats tend to have low melanin in their eyes which allow them to have light colored eyes. Feral cats and cats such as the Scottish Fold tend to have these colored eyes thanks to the high levels of melanin in their eyes.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_are_my_cats_eyelids_purple\"><\/span>Why are my cats eyelids purple?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Cyanosis can happen at any age, but if it is found in a young cat, <b>a genetic defect is often the underlying issue. When there is diminished oxygen in the blood, it changes color to a blueish tone. The off-colored blood, in turn, gives tissue color a blue, purple, or brownish tinge.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_it_mean_to_have_purple_eyes\"><\/span>What does it mean to have purple eyes?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While rare, purple or violet eyes can naturally occur, <b>due to a mutation, inflammation inside the eye, or a condition called albinism. While rare, purple or violet eyes can naturally occur, due to a mutation, inflammation inside the eye, or a condition called albinism.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_there_any_animal_with_purple_eyes\"><\/span>Is there any animal with purple eyes?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Although infrequently seen in humans, complete heterochromia is more frequently observed in other species, where it almost always involves one blue eye. We already known that <b>no one can be born with purple eyes, but variety reasons can trigger mutation after they were born.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_least_rarest_eye_color\"><\/span>What is the least rarest eye color?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Brown is the least rare of eye colours and can range from dark chocolate hues to lighter chestnut shades. They can sometimes appear black as they tend to blend with the pupil of the eye; however, this is an illusion as black irises dont exist.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_green_eyes_rare_for_cats\"><\/span>Are green eyes rare for cats?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Green-eyed cats are <b>relatively common; and cats with eyes with shades of green have become common in random-bred cats (called moggies).<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_color_should_my_cats_eyelids_be\"><\/span>What color should my cat&#8217;s eyelids be?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>pink<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_wrong_with_my_cats_eyelids\"><\/span>What is wrong with my cats eyelids?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Any condition that can cause irritation of the eyelids can lead to blepharitis. Common causes of blepharitis include congenital abnormalities, allergies, infections, tumors, and occasionally other inflammatory disorders. Any condition that can cause irritation of the eyelids can lead to blepharitis.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_cat_cherry_eye_go_away\"><\/span>Does cat cherry eye go away?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Depending on the severity of the cherry eye, treatment may not even be necessary. But if the cherry eye is chronic and causing problems surgery might be recommended to correct the problem. <b>Some cherry eyes will come and go on their own while others will pop out and stay out<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_are_my_cats_eyelids_black\"><\/span>Why are my cats eyelids black?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>It is the result of an increase in the number of epidermal melanocytes  pigment-producing cells  which causes hyperpigmentation. Black areas of pigmentation first appear on the lips, and later lesions can develop on the eyelids, gums, and nose. Lesions start small and become more widespread as the cat ages.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_person_have_purple_eyes\"><\/span>Can a person have purple eyes?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Yes, natural purple eyes are possible. There are many different shades of blues and greys out there and many in-between colors. Although very rare, some peoples natural pigmentation can even be violet or purple in color.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_purple_the_rarest_eye_color\"><\/span>Is purple the rarest eye color?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Worldwide, however, blue eyes are much rarer. World Atlas notes that only 8% to 10% of the global population has blue eyes. <b>Violet eyes are even rarer, but theyre a bit misleading; someone with violet irises is usually sporting a special shade of blue.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_there_any_animals_with_purple_eyes\"><\/span>Are there any animals with purple eyes?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Its quite rare among humans but <b>in the animal kingdom, we often see it. In most cases, beetles that appear to be purple display this hue by virtue of iridescence  same technique as Purple Emperors. Sometimes one eye may change color following disease or injury.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_has_purple_eyes_in_the_world\"><\/span>Who has purple eyes in the world?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>True purple eyes are exceedingly rare. <b>Less than 1% of the worlds population has them, making them rarer than blue, hazel, amber, grey, or green.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_rarest_eye_color\"><\/span>What is the rarest eye color?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>green<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_purple_eyes_possible_in_humans\"><\/span>Are purple eyes possible in humans?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Scientists have proved that <b>human cannot be born with purple eyes. We can only be born with amber, black, blue, brown, grey, green, and hazel. But some people indeed have purple eyes.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_most_not_rare_eye_color\"><\/span>What is the most not rare eye color?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>gray.<\/b>Gray: The Rarest Eye Color.EYE COLORU.S. POPULATIONWORLD POPULATION<b>Brown<\/b>45%55% to 79%4 more rowsx26bull;22-Mar-2022<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_top_10_rarest_eye_colors\"><\/span>What are the top 10 rarest eye colors?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>This list is in no particular order, and if your eye color made the cut, consider yourself a gem.<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Black Eyes. Have you ever seen someone with eyes that seem black as night?  <\/li>\n<li>Red\/Pink Eyes.  <\/li>\n<li>Amber Eyes.  <\/li>\n<li>Green Eyes.  <\/li>\n<li>Violet Eyes.  <\/li>\n<li>Heterochromia.  <\/li>\n<li>10 Things You Didnt Know About Your Eyes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_least_pretty_eye_color\"><\/span>What is the least pretty eye color?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>One of the studys main findings was that gray eyes are both the rarest and the statistically most attractive eye color, with hazel and green following closely behind. Conversely, <b>brown eyes are the most common color yet the least attractive to the surveys respondents.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_most_unknown_eye_color\"><\/span>What is the most unknown eye color?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Green is the rarest eye color of the more common colors. Outside of a few exceptions, nearly everyone has eyes that are brown, blue, green or somewhere in between. Other colors like <b>gray or hazel are less common.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_common_are_green_eyes_in_cats\"><\/span>How common are green eyes in cats?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The rarest cat eye color is <b>hazel or orange. Cats tend to have low melanin in their eyes which allow them to have light colored eyes. Feral cats and cats such as the Scottish Fold tend to have these colored eyes thanks to the high levels of melanin in their eyes.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_cats_eyes_Be_green\"><\/span>Can cats eyes Be green?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While <b>cats with green eyes arent rare, the rich color is still something to marvel at. Rescue cats with bright green eyes usually have good chances of getting picked for adoption, and there are more than a few celebrity cats that have earned their fame in part thanks to their beautiful eyes.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_cat_has_green_eyes\"><\/span>What cat has green eyes?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Cat Eye Colors The color of cat eyes has quite a wide range. The more common colors are: Green: <b>This is one of the most common eye colors for cats, and like blue eyes, there is much less melanin. Yellow: Youll often see black cats with yellow eyes, but the intensity of the color truly varies from cat to cat.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Colour_should_cats_third_eyelid_be\"><\/span>What Colour should cats third eyelid be?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The third eyelid is usually a <b>pale pink or white color and has thin blood vessels on its surface. When you pull the lower lid down, it pulls away from the eyeball and creates a pouch that is lined by pink conjunctiva.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_cats_eyes_look_like_when_they_are_sick\"><\/span>What do cats eyes look like when they are sick?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>What eye changes may be present in a sick cat? <b>Droopy eyelids, discharges that are green, yellow, or white, squinting, pupils that are dilated or constricted, or anisocoria (one pupil dilated and the other constricted are all signs that something is amiss.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents What is the rarest eye color for cats?Why are my cats eyelids purple?What does it mean to have purple eyes?Is there any animal with purple eyes?What is the least rarest eye color?Are green eyes rare for cats?What color should my cat&#8217;s eyelids be?What is wrong with my cats eyelids?Does cat cherry eye&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-92179","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/92179"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=92179"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/92179\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=92179"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=92179"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=92179"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}