The United States Federal Standard 595

camouflage Camouflage is the use of any combination of materials, coloration, or illumination for concealment, either by making animals or objects hard to see, or by disguising them as something else. Examples include the leopard's spotted coat, the ...

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s, also known as MERDC camouflage colors, were developed by the Mobility Equipment Research and Design Command (M.E.R.D.C) during the 1970s. The colors and pattern scheme could be adjusted as the environments changed. Military modelers often use the Federal Standard 595 colours for

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Camouflage colors

To be included in the list the color must comply with Federal Standard 595 and have the word "camouflage" in it.

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Color schemes Military camouflage Standards of the United States {{color-stub