Any camouflage pattern designed for desert environments, usually tan and brown in color.
The Six-Color Desert Pattern was an American desert camouflage in service from 1981 to 1995. The design was influenced by the rocky California desert. While more effective than Tri-Color desert, it proved ineffective when it saw widespread use during the Persian Gulf War. Though no longer used by the United States, variants of the pattern continue to be worn by many armies worldwide.
