{{Genotype
|rsid=1426654
|allele1=A
|allele2=A
|magnitude=2.7
|summary=probably light-skinned, European ancestry
}}This SNP influences skin pigmentation and indicates indicates light-skinned European ancestry. {{PMID|16847698}} {{PMID|16357253}}

{{PMID|17182896}} estimates that the [[rs1426654]](A) allele (light skin pigmentation) spread through the European population around 6,000 - 12,000 years ago. Prior to that, "European ancestors" were most likely relatively brown-skinned.