Fawn-coloured is typically a light beige or tan colour with a slight reddish tone. There are many synonyms for this shade including khaki, sand, buff, oatmeal, ecru, taupe, beige, and camel. Khaki is a more brownish-beige colour, while sand is a lighter almost golden beige. Buff is a more yellowish version of fawn-coloured, and oatmeal has a hint of grey. Ecru is a lighter almost white beige, while taupe is a more greyish-beige shade. Beige is a more neutral version of fawn-coloured, and camel has a slightly more orange-brown hue. All of these synonyms can be used interchangeably with fawn-coloured, depending on the context and purpose of the description.