A closer look will show that the hairs are in fact striped with light and dark colored bands, these are known as agouti hairs, most tabbies will have some agouti hairs that make up part of their coat pattern.
AGOUTI - Ticked or banded hairs; the agouti hairs are also found around tabby markings, making the tabby pattern is visible to the eye. (A/-) ...
The tabby pattern is formed by markings of solid colour on a background of agouti hairs. On the head will be the typical tabby 'M' marking, with spectacles around the eyes and spotted whisker pads. The ears are solid but show a definite 'thumbprint'.
 See also: Agouti, Tortie, Mackerel, Patched, Classic tabby
  
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