Fawn.

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Fawn is a light brown color that is thought to be related to the modified gene. It is not caused by the fading gene (Ag), as it exists at a different locus and it is a solid color, not a mixture of dark and light fibers. Fawn may be a darker degree of mioget from receiving one copy of the modifier (Mm), as opposed to being full mioget (MM).    The color itself varies. While many moorit sheep can look fawn due to sun bleaching, a truly fawn fleece holds that lovely light color down to the skin when the fleece is parted.