The Royal Navy also adopted the red coat, and naval personnel became known as "redjackets". The distinctive red uniforms remained in use well into the 19th century, becoming widely recognized around the world and associated with the might and influence of the British Empire.
By the end of the 19th century, the British military gradually phased out the red coats primarily for tactical reasons related to camouflage. Khaki-colored uniforms were considered more suitable for modern warfare in terms of providing better concealment.
Nowadays, "redcoat" continues to be used, sometimes as a symbolic or historical reference to British soldiers of that era. However, it no longer represents the actual uniform style used by contemporary British military personnel.