Which M&M Color Was Discontinued
The color discontinued from plain M&M's was tan. Mars removed tan M&M's from the standard mix in the late 1990s as part of a color lineup change.
Why Tan M&M's Were Discontinued
Tan was replaced with blue to refresh the color palette and make the mix more visually distinct. The change aligned the brand with a brighter, more modern look.
Timeline and Current M&M Colors
By 1995, tan had been phased out of regular bags, and blue took its place. Today, the standard M&M colors are red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and brown.
Sources and Further Reading
For more details on the history of M&M colors, visit the official Mars Wrigley page at https://www.mars.com/our-brands/m-ms.
