"Blue Eyes" refers to a specific eye color characterized by a light blue hue. This eye color is caused by the absence of melanin in the iris, which allows the blue wavelengths of light to be reflected. Blue eyes are more common in people of European descent, particularly in Scandinavia and Northern Europe. The genetic basis for blue eyes involves variations in the OCA2 and HERC2 genes, which influence melanin production. Studies suggest that blue eyes may have originated from a single genetic mutation around 6,000 to 10,000 years ago. Today, blue eyes are often associated with various cultural and aesthetic perceptions.