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Tan
What color is Tan?
Tan is a color that can vary
From light to dark, from beige to gray
It's a shade of brown that's often seen
In nature, fashion and cuisine
Tan can be warm or cool or neutral
It can be elegant or casual
Tan is a color that can blend
With many others, it's a friend.
Example of the palette with the Tan color
![Palette with colors: Tan, Seal brown and Pastel brown Picture with primary colors of Tan, Seal brown, Pastel brown, Desert sand and Beaver](/images/tan/woman-with-a-gold-necklace.webp)
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Example of the palette with the Tan color
![Palette with colors: Cafe noir, Tan and Coffee Picture with primary colors of Cafe noir, Tan, Coffee, Light taupe and Seal brown](/images/tan/bedroom-with-a-bed.webp)
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Example of the palette with the Tan color
![Palette with colors: Zinnwaldite, Copper and Tan Picture with primary colors of Zinnwaldite, Copper, Tan, Raw umber and Sepia](/images/tan/painting-of-a-forest.webp)
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What are the examples of Tan color in life?
It is a neutral color that can match well with many other colors.
Some examples of tan color in life are:
Sandy tan is a light yellowish tan color that resembles the color of sand.
And it's found on beaches, in deserts and sand dunes.Tan (Crayola) is an orangish tan color that was formulated by Crayola in 1958 as a crayon color and in 1990 as a marker color.
Such color can be apricots and peaches, and some animals, for example foxes and lions.Windsor tan is a dark brownish tan color that was first recorded in 1925.
It is found on some leathers, such as saddles and boots, and some fabrics, such as tweed and corduroy.Tuscan tan is a medium grayish tan color that is similar to the color of Tuscan red clay.
It can be seen on some buildings and pottery in Tuscany, Italy, and some foods, such as bread and cheese.
Example of the palette with the Tan color
![Palette with colors: Sepia, Black and Tan Picture with primary colors of Sepia, Black, Tan, AuroMetalSaurus and Sunglow](/images/tan/man-in-a-shiny-suit-walking-down-a-street.webp)
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