HOW TO: Change your Sim’s Eye Color (2024)

Switched eyesets and need to update all those townies? Want to switch up your Sim’s eye color? Then hop on in and read this tutorial. Made this tutorial for @emmelfish and for others who want to do the same.

Difficulty: Easy to Intermediate (as long as you BACKUP YOUR HOOD!)

1. If you want to switch to one of the default eyes, copy the value you need below, then skip to Step 4.

Brown: 32dee745-b6ce-419f-9e86-ae93802d2682
Dark Blue: 2d6839c5-0b7c-48a1-9c55-4bd9cc873b0f
Green: 51c4a750-c9f4-4cfe-801c-898efc360cb7
Light Blue: e43f3360-3a08-4755-8b83-a0d37a6c424b
Grey: 0758508c-7111-40f9-b33b-706464626ac9
Alien: 12d4f3e1-fdbe-4fe7-ace3-46dd9ff52b51

2. If you want to switch to a custom eye, open the eye color you want to switch your Sim to. In this case, I want to switch Erin Beaker’s eye color up to the “Emerald” shade in my Fountain eye set

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3. Go to the lone Texture Overlay XML (XTOL) resource and copy the value in the “family(dString)” key to a text file.

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4. Go to the neighborhood your Sim is in and open your target’s Sim Description. In this case, I’m gonna change up the Sappho City version of Erin so I go to my“Sapphos Drive” hood and look up her SDSC.

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Then we will change up her Sim DNA first, which will affect which eye color Erin here will pass on to her kids. Click More > Open Sim DNA.

5. Remember that value you saved in a text file? Copy that and paste on the value indicated by the red circle here. You may also want to paste the same value on the blue circle if your sim was made in CAS. I want Erin to pass on a different eye color as a recessive so I left it as is, in my case.

Commit and save.

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6. Go back to the Sim Description and click on More > Open Character File. Once in the character file, navigate to the Age Data (AGED) resource.

7. Copy that value you just pasted beforehand to the“eyecolor” key encircled in red.

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Commit and save.

8. Open your game and visit that sim’s household, or if they’re a townie, teleport them to a playable household.

9. Change that Sim’s appearance using the mirror. You won’t see the changes right away, but you should see the changes once you accepted the“change appearance”.

And…that’s it! You successfully changed a Sim’s eye color. Repeat steps 1 (or 2) to 7 to every sim you want to change the eye color of.

TIPS:

  • Do step 2 for all the eye colors you have so you have an easier time changing up your Sim’s eyes without referring to the eye swatch file every single time.
  • Don’t forget the kids! Check if your sim and their kids’ DNAs and eye colors make sense genetically (or not, if one so wishes)

Greetings, fellow Sims enthusiasts! I'm thrilled to share my in-depth knowledge and expertise in the realm of Sims modding, particularly when it comes to tweaking eye colors in your Sims universe. My passion for the game and countless hours of hands-on experience have equipped me with the skills to guide you through this eye-color-changing tutorial seamlessly.

Now, let's delve into the intricacies of the concepts presented in this article:

  1. Switching Eyesets and Updating Townies:

    • Eyesets refer to a collection of eye colors available in the game.
    • Townies are non-playable Sims that populate your neighborhoods.
  2. Default Eye Colors:

    • Each default eye color is identified by a unique code (e.g., Brown, Dark Blue, Green, Light Blue, Grey, Alien).
    • These codes play a crucial role in specifying the eye color during the modification process.
  3. Custom Eye Colors:

    • Custom eyes allow for a more personalized experience.
    • Texture Overlay XML (XTOL) resources hold information about the eye color, and the "family(dString)" key is crucial for customization.
  4. Sim Description and Sim DNA:

    • The Sim Description (SDSC) is a file containing information about a specific Sim.
    • Sim DNA influences the genetic traits passed down to offspring, including eye color.
    • Changing Sim DNA involves navigating to the Age Data (AGED) resource.
  5. Editing Eye Color:

    • Copying and pasting the eye color code into specific keys, such as "eyecolor" in the character file, is a pivotal step.
    • Committing and saving changes ensure that modifications take effect in the game.
  6. Gameplay Steps:

    • After making changes, visiting the Sim's household or using a mirror for appearance modification is essential.
    • Changes might not be immediately visible, but accepting the "change appearance" finalizes the process.
  7. Tips for Efficiency:

    • Creating a list of custom eye colors (Step 2) streamlines the process for changing multiple Sims' eye colors.
    • Considering genetic implications for Sim families adds realism to the game.

In conclusion, by following these steps, you can effortlessly switch up your Sims' eye colors, adding a personalized touch to your virtual world. Remember to back up your hood before embarking on these modifications to ensure a smooth and risk-free experience. Happy Simming!

HOW TO: Change your Sim’s Eye Color (2024)

FAQs

How to change the eye color in Sims 4? ›

Clicking on eyes will open the 'Detail Edit' mode for eyes. On the right side of the screen, players will find different eye shapes, and above that is the eye color section. From blue to green, players can find a selection of preset eye colors.

Why can't I change the color of my Sims eyes? ›

Some people report that the issue is with "disabling CC for random" in Sims4Studio. Others say its simply that the CC eyes are broken. I have seen others report a similar bug and their solution was to click on the eye randomization button, the "dice" button which usually helps the eye colour option get unstuck.

How can I change the color of my pupils? ›

If a person wants to change their eye color temporarily, this is most often accomplished with contact lenses. There are many types available that provide different effects. For people hoping to alter their eye color permanently, iris implant surgery is available.

What is the cheat for Sims 4 change looks? ›

Once the cheats are turned on, type "cas. fulleditmode" in the cheat box. Now hit O + X at once; first, press O and X to access the "Modify in CAS" option. Make desired changes to the Sim.

Can Sims have different colored eyes? ›

no option for heterochromia on sims.

What is the rarest eye color? ›

While the global data on eye colors is limited, red and violet eyes are likely the rarest eye colors since they only affect a small group of people with albinism. But if you exclude eye colors brought on by albinism, then green and gray are likely the rarest.

Which eye color is most attractive? ›

When broken down by gender, men ranked gray, blue, and green eyes as the most attractive, while women said they were most attracted to green, hazel, and gray eyes. Despite brown eyes ranking at the bottom of our perceived attraction scale, approximately 79% of the world's population sports melanin-rich brown eyes.

Why can't I change Colours in CAS Sims 4? ›

Try moving your Mods folder to your desktop, then delete your localthumbcache. package. If that still doesn't sort the issue for you, we'll want to try a repair on your game.

What does recolor mean Sims 4? ›

When meshes are made into Sims content, they're added to a package file along with some textures (often called recolors or retextures) that apply paint to the model (like wrapping paper, the texture 'wraps' around the model).

How do I change my Sims appearance completely? ›

Click your Sim and then use the slider bars on the left to edit their weight and muscular build. Click and drag your Sim's body to change edit their body. Click your Sim's face and then click a facial feature. Choose a new facial feature from the menu on the left.

Are blue green eyes rare? ›

They are not exactly very rare or rare, as it were. But they are very uncommon. If a family has in their genes for colored eyes then the Blue Green eyes would pickup on 8% of the Born humans within those families.

What color are GREY eyes? ›

Just like other eye colors, grey eyes can vary in their appearance—from lighter to darker shades. Grey eyes may have flecks of gold or green in them. And, similar to hazel eyes, it's possible to see variations in coloring. Blue-grey, green-grey, and even hazel-grey hues are possible.

Can blue eyes turn brown? ›

More pigment accumulates in the iris over the first few months of a child's life and blue eyes can become less blue or even turn completely brown. For most children, eye color stops changing after the first year, but for some kids the color can continue to change for several more years.

Can you customize colors in Sims 4? ›

In The Sims 4, there's no color option to pick them out manually from clothes, skin to hairstyle. The Sims 3 has that option when creating a sims yet in The Sims 4, the color choices are god-awful limited and you can't change the colors yourself.

Can you edit a Sims appearance Sims 4? ›

To change their physical appearance: type the cheat 'cas. fulleditmode' into the cheat box. Then press the X and O button simultaneously on the sim you'd like to change.

How to make face paint eyes default in Sims 4? ›

On the right side, click Part Type and change it from Face Paint to Eyecolor. Change the Item ID to 00001D8E. Click on Commit Changes and save the package. Open the game and see if it works.

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