Tan (color) - Definition and Overview

Tan is a brownish, tawny color. The name is derived from tannum, or crushed oak bark, that is used in the process for tanning leather. The resulting process often produces a hide with a 'tan' hue. The name first originated around 1550 in English literature.

Color Coordinates

Hex triplet = #D2B48C
RGB    (r, g, b)    =  (210, 180, 140)
CMYK   (c, m, y, k) =  (18, 28, 48, 0)
HSV    (h, s, v)    =  (32, 44, 69) (Approximately)

See also

• List of colors

Example Usage of (color)