Eye Color (Standardized) Regex for JavaScript
/^(?:BLK|BLU|BRO|GRY|GRN|HAZ|MAR|MUL|PNK|DIC|UNK)$/iWhat this pattern does
This page provides a well-structured, multi-part regular expression for matching eye color (standardized), ported and verified for JavaScript. Identity and credential patterns need both correctness and safety, since they're frequent targets for adversarial input. The snippet below is ready to drop into your JavaScript project — whether you're validating in an Express middleware, a Next.js API route, or a client-side form.
Javascript Implementation
// Eye Color (Standardized)
// ReDoS-safe | RegexVault — Identity & PII > Biometric & Physical
const eyeColorStandardizedRegex = /^(?:BLK|BLU|BRO|GRY|GRN|HAZ|MAR|MUL|PNK|DIC|UNK)$/i;
function validateEyeColorStandardized(input: string): boolean {
return eyeColorStandardizedRegex.test(input);
}
// Example
console.log(validateEyeColorStandardized("BLK")); // trueTest Cases
Matches (Valid) | Rejects (Invalid) |
|---|---|
BLK | BLUE |
BLU | brown |
BRO | blue-green |
GRY | B |
GRN | BLKU |
HAZ | — |
MAR | — |
UNK | — |
When to use this pattern
This pattern is drawn from the Identity & PII > Biometric & Physical category and carries a ReDoS-safe certification. That matters for JavaScript developers because especially critical in long-running Node.js event loops where a ReDoS vulnerability can block the entire process. RegexVault audits patterns against known backtracking attack vectors, ensuring you have the necessary context before using this regex in a high-stakes production environment.
Common Pitfalls
Eye color descriptions vary significantly between jurisdictions. European documents may use different terminology. Standardized codes are only reliable within systems that share the same code table.
Technical Notes
AAMVA (American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators) standard codes: BLK=black, BLU=blue, BRO=brown, GRY=gray, GRN=green, HAZ=hazel, MAR=maroon, MUL=multicolored, PNK=pink, DIC=dichromic, UNK=unknown. Used on US driver's licences.
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