Bellspurr’s Ultimate Guide to Maine Coon Coat Colors & Patterns

Explore the different colors of Maine Coons and their unique coat patterns.

Welcome to our guide on Maine Coon coat colors and patterns. Understanding these different colors and patterns helps highlight what makes each cat unique.

At Bellspurr, we present the diverse beauty of Maine Coons. This guide details the specific features of their coats, from different smoke coat variations to various silver and tabby patterns.

black silver maine coons

A Black Silver Maine Coon features a clear contrast. The black color is present only at the tips of the furs, with the roots being a bright silver-white. This gives the coat a shimmering, light appearance. While appearing mostly silver, the black tipping is distinct upon closer look.

Black Silver Maine Coon

Black silver shaded maine coons

In a Black Silver Shaded Maine Coon, the tabby pattern is lost but there are still some blotches. The shade of the rest of the coat has turned silver from the inhibitor gene. Imagine a white cat walking under the shade of the tree, that’s what a black silver shaded actually looks like. It has black eyeliner around its eyes and around its nose, which makes them look stunning and wild, unlike a true white cat with a pink nose and rabbit eyes.

Black silver shaded maine coons

Black Smoke Maine Coons

A black smoke maine coon is a solid black cat with the I inhibitor gene so its roots turn silver while its tips remain dark. With age, the rough around their neck and all areas that grow longer coat will appear lighter. The nose and paw pads are solid black.

Black Smoke Maine Coon

Black tabby Maine Coons

Also known as “Brown Tabby,” this is a common Maine Coon pattern. Black Tabby Maine Coons have rich brown tones with clear black markings, stripes, or swirls. Their eyes are often green or gold, matching their coat.

Black tabby Maine Coon

Blue Silver Maine Coon

Combining the dilution of black with the silver gene, the Blue Silver Maine Coon has a refined look. Their coat features blue-grey (diluted black) tipping over a clear, silver-white undercoat. Similar to Black Silvers, the blue color is at the tips, creating a soft, light effect.

Blue Silver Maine Coon

Blue tabby Maine Coons

Blue Tabby Maine Coons show a softer version of the tabby pattern. Their markings are a slate-grey or blue-grey color, set against a lighter, often cream or buff-toned background. The “blue” color in cats is a diluted form of black, resulting in this grey shade.

Blue tabby Maine Coon

Cream silver Maine Coons

Cream Silver Maine Coons are less common. The cream color, a dilute form of red, appears on the tips of the coat, while the undercoat is silver-white. This combination creates a delicate appearance with light, peachy highlights over a light base, resulting in a pale off-white or beige coat.

Cream silver Maine Coon

Chinchilla Maine Coons

Chinchilla Maine Coons have the lightest form of tipping, where only the very tips of the individual furs are colored. This creates a light, almost white appearance with only a hint of color at the surface.

Chinchilla Maine Coon

Calico Maine Coons: Genetics Behind Their Unique Tri-Color Coats

Calico Maine Coons have coats with three distinct colors: black, red (or orange), and white. These color patches are typically clear and spread across the coat. Genetically, most Calico cats are female, as the genes for black and red color are carried on the X chromosome. Each Calico Maine Coon has a unique pattern.

calico Maine Coon

The range of colors and patterns in Maine Coons highlights the breed’s genetic diversity and natural beauty. Each coat contributes to the specific charm of these cats.

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