Different Skin Colors Twins with varying skin tones can occur due to unique combinations of genetic material, especially in biracial parents or cases of heteropaternal superfecundation.

Birthing twins who have different skin colors might seem like a one-in-a-million shot, but the odds are dictated by genetics. "Just as siblings receive different genes, so do fraternal twins ...

"It was a shock when I realized that my twins were two different colors," Kylie Hodgson, 19, told London's Daily Mail. "But it doesn't matter to us — they are just our two gorgeous little girls." ...

Jia Sarnicola and Zuri Copeland, both 4, have birthdays two days apart, and they happen to have different skin colors, but if you ask them, they're twins.

These adorable baby girls are Kalani and Jarani Dean. Despite their different appearances – Kalani has light skin and blue eyes, and Jarani has dark skin and brown eyes – they are actually twins.

These Twins Will Make You Rethink Race Marcia and Millie Biggs say they’ve never been subjected to racism—just curiosity and surprise that twins could have such different skin colors.

Whether you're pregnant with twins or just curious about the many different types of twins, keep reading to learn more.

By the way, the word piebald is an adjective that describes a different set of colors, especially spotted or blotched with black and white color. The word originates from a combination of words.

Children from parents of different races can inherit the skin tone of just one of the parents. Though very rare, siblings -- and even fraternal twins -- can have different skin color.

Jia Sarnicola and Zuri Copeland, both 4, have birthdays two days apart, and they happen to have different skin colors, but if you ask them, they're twins.