This is done to avoid cloth matching problems, especially if the shade of the cloth varies along the roll.

The extent and shade of the red and purple on the head varies between two or three subspecies.

Its shade varies from a greenish brown to a dark brown.

The shade of blue used in the flag has varied over time, beginning with the original color azul oscuro.

The robes of jurats are purple (although the precise shade has varied).

The shade of its flowers varies from yellow to orange.

Livery was red and cream, although the shade of red varied over time.

The shade varies from colorless to white, yellow or rose.

The leather is brown, but shades vary from piece to piece; $1,280 at Troy.

Since then they have generally worn plain, nominally royal blue shirts, though the actual shade used has varied.