In both Clan varieties, the MacRae tartan features a red base, with green, blue and stripes. Whilst this is in contrast to Hunting, which introduces a green and blue base, crossed by red, black and white lines; both styles form a bold and traditional Highland sett. They can be woven in Modern, Ancient, and Weathered styles, with varying levels of colour tone and contrast. The tartan represents Clan MacRae of Kintail, traditional allies of the MacKenzies.