What color are eyes on Vampire Diaries?

In the Vampire Diaries universe, the eye color of vampires changes depending on their age and feeding habits.

Newborn Vampires

1. Their eyes are bright red.

2. This indicates they are at their most dangerous and bloodthirsty stage.

Older Vampires

3. Their eye color changes to a dark brown or black.

4. This signifies they have more control over their bloodlust.

Sired Vampires

5. Their eyes turn a golden color.

6. This indicates they are under the control of the vampire who sired them.

Heretics

7. They have blue eyes.

8. They are a type of vampire that can practice witchcraft.

Augustine Vampires

9. Their eyes are silver.

10. They are genetically altered vampires who were used in experiments.

Kai Parker

11. His eyes are orange.

12. He is a rare type of vampire who possesses magical abilities.