Why are some items called coyote tan and some desert tan, desert or khaki? Aren’t these colors all basically the same?
While the colors are similar, they are not identical. Different manufacturers use different dyes and different names for their product lines. In general, khaki tends to be the lightest with coyote tan the darkest. Flat dark earth is usually even darker than coyote tan, Coyote tan is the color that best matches the digital camo of the U.S. Marine Corps and is suitable for use in both desert and woodland environments. As a result, it is gaining in popularity. Coyote tan also is a non-threatening color for civilian or undercover applications. While a camo pack or ACU gun case may stand out, the same piece of gear in coyote tan it is less likely to raise an eyebrow. The confusion between names results because we try to consistently list an item with the color given to us by the manufacturer. Because we deal with numerous suppliers, that can result in a wide range of colors.
