The first humans likely had dark skin, similar to people living in equatorial regions today.
This is because our early ancestors evolved in Africa, where strong sunlight exposed them to high levels of ultraviolet (UV) radiation. Darker skin provided protection from the harmful effects of UV, such as skin cancer.
As humans migrated out of Africa and into regions with less sunlight, their skin gradually lightened. This allowed them to absorb more vitamin D, which is essential for bone health and was less abundant in areas with less sunlight.
Therefore, while it's impossible to know the exact shade of the first humans' skin, scientists believe it was likely a dark, pigmented hue.
