The macular area is rich in lutein, which is darker than the surrounding retina. The depression in the center of the macula is called fovea, which is the most sensitive place for vision.
The macular retina is thin, the pigment epithelial cells are dense, and the choroidal capillaries behind the retina are dense and the reflection is weak, so the color is dark red. For younger children, the color is reddish brown.