Baby Hair Color Predictor
Estimate child's likely hair color based on parent phenotypes.
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Calculation Results
Hair Color Likelihood
Brown: 40% | Blonde: 55%
Metrics Analysis
Brown Hair Probability 🟫40%
Blonde Hair Probability 🟨55%
Black Hair Probability ⬛0%
Red Hair Probability 🟥5%
How This Calculator Works
Applies multi-locus Punnett genetic models of melanocortin pigmentation to estimate phenotype odds.
Baby Hair Color Genetics Calculator
Predict your baby's likely hair color using parental genes.
Eumelanin vs. Pheomelanin
Two pigments dictate hair color: eumelanin creates brown/black shade, while pheomelanin creates golden/red colors.
Dormant Recessive Genes
Blonde or red alleles can skip generations, popping up unexpectedly in future children.
Clinical Standard Reference Guideline:
Human Genetics Phenotypic Association Studies.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q:Is red hair rare?
Yes, red hair is recessive and requires receiving MC1R mutations from both biological parents, affecting only 1-2% of people.