Skin Color - Variation in Faces

Skin color or pigmentation is a polygenic trait meaning that it is colored by several genes. These genes combine to control the overall skin pigmentation or tone a person has. In this lab we will use the chart below to help us determine you and your partner's genotype for skin color.

This table is not complete or exact. It is rough approximation. Find the picture that closest matches to your skin tone/color. Do not exclude a skin color because your hair does not match the hair type or eye shape. Do your best to make a match and realize this is just your best estimate.