Skin Color and Subcutaneous Layer

Hemoglobin

A blood pigment that appears bright red when oxygen is high and dark red when oxygen is low

Melanin

A pigment produced by melanocytes to protect against UV light

Tissues in subcutaneous layer

Adipose Areolar Blood

Subcutaneous Layer

Also known as hypodermis, the layer beneath the skin

Carotene

An orange pigment found in fruits and vegetables, most noticeable in palms and soles

Skin Color

The visible appearance of the skin due to pigments