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Crayola unveils 24 new crayon colors representing 40 different skin tones

Published May 22, 2020 9:46 AM

(CNN) - Crayola will release new packs of crayons to represent the world's skin tones, the company revealed Thursday.

The 135 year old arts and crafts behemoth developed 24 new "Colors of the World" crayons designed to represent over 40 skin tones across the world, said the company in a press release.

Crayola announced the new crayons in conjunction with UN World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development.

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