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Tan colored stools suggest you may have difficulty digesting your fats, which causes congestion in the liver and gall bladder. IBS and yellow stools sometimes occur. Gray/white ashy colored or clay like stools can indicate pancreas or liver problems. Also, possibly gallstones pancreatitis or cirrhosis of the liver.
Pale stool may also be shiny or greasy, float, and foul-smelling, due to undigested fat in the stool. You should see your doctor if you regularly have pale stools. Certain medications such as bismuth subsalicylate (Pepto-BismolÂ®, KaopectateÂ®) or anti-diarrheal drugs may also result in a light-colored stool.