The Maine Coon colors and patterns that are available are quite astonishing. According to the Cat Fanciers’ Association (CFA) and The International Cat Association (TICA), there are over 80 recognized colors. There are also numerous patterns for Maine Coon cats.
Maine Coon Cat Colors:
- Red (also known as orange or ginger)
- Black/Brown
- Blue (a dilute form of black)
- Cream (a dilute form of red)
- White
- Tortoiseshell (a mix of black and red patches)
- Blue Cream (a mix of blue and cream patches)
- Smoke (silver roots color only on the outer tips of the fur)
- Silver (silver roots with black tipping or color)
- Shaded (gradual color transition from darker back to lighter sides and belly)
Maine Coon Cat Patterns:
- Tabby (includes classic, mackerel, and ticked patterns)
- Solid (self-colored without any distinct patterns)
- Particolored (Majority of coat is color with some white, usually paws and chest)
- Bicolor (mainly white with patches of color on head and body)
- Tortoiseshell (black and red patches; with white would be TriColor or “Calico”)
- Torbie (tortoiseshell with stripes)
Full Color Examples of Maine Coon Colors and Patterns
To view the various Maine Coon colors and patterns, use the tabs at the top of each color class. They’re broken down here for you with colors and patterns.
There’s plenty of information on the CFA website to read about feline genetics, cat colors, and how Maine Coons get their colors and patterns. There are also plenty of pictures of Maine Coon cats in this directory for you to use as a reference.
Black Maine Coons
The black Maine Coon cat is stealthy, sleek, and intriguingly beautiful. Although it’s not common to see a solid black Maine Coon, they sure are easy on the eyes when you do see them.
There is something incredibly mesmerizing about a solid black cat, especially a Maine Coon. They’re sleek and shiny and just have a special element that no other color possesses. Once you have one in your home, you’ll know exactly what I mean.
Even more beautiful than a black Maine Coon adult is a black Maine Coon kitten.
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America
Black
Freddie
STATUS: IN IS FOREVER HOME
Prince of Darkness
IN HIS FOREVER HOME
Hitman
IN HIS FOREVER HOME
Atticus
Male
IN HIS FOREVER HOME
Black Swan
IN HER NEW HOME
Black and White Maine Coon
The black and white Maine Coon is usually classified as a bi-color. The distribution of white can be very small, like a white locket on the chest. It can also be in abundance, creating a “van” pattern. When we speak of any cat “with white” or “bi-color”, it is indicated by the amount of white that can be seen on the cat.
The black and white Maine Coon can also be referred to as a “tuxedo Maine Coon” and that is certainly a phrase that you’ll hear a lot when you a black and white cat. The tuxedo markings are represented by white fur on the paws, chest, and sometimes a cute mustache.
Dio
IN HIS FOREVER HOME
Moby Dick
IN HIS FOREVER HOME
Trumpy Bear
IN HIS FOREVER HOME
Sleepy Joe
IN HIS FOREVER HOME
Zombie
Male
IN HIS NEW HOME
Boujee
Black and White Van
Black Smoke
When we refer to the “smoke” color in a Maine Coon cat, we’re referring to the silver undercoat that is seen on a solid color cat. It’s not always easy to detect a smoke undercoat in kittens, which can develop and become more prominent with age. See the evidence by checking the cat’s hair shaft roots.
Black smoke is the most popular color of smoke. However, there are many other beautiful smoke-colored variations. An actual smoke color will have silver roots to the hair shaft.
NOTE: The silver coat in a solid-colored Maine Coon is called smoke. In a tabby cat, it’s referred to as silver. It’s the same gene that produces this color. It’s called the silver inhibitor.
Sometimes, people refer to the black smoke as the black and grey Maine Coon cat.
Julia Dream
IN HER FOREVER HOME
Zakk
IN HIS FOREVER HOME
Spike
IN HIS FOREVER HOME
Miss May
IN HER FOREVER HOME
Hazey
Male
IN HIS NEW HOME
Black Sunshine
Male
IN HIS NEW HOME
Black Smoke with White Maine Coon
Black Smoke and White Maine Coons are more commonly known as tuxedo cats. With the smoky undercoat, they present a very sultry look.
Illuminati
Black Smoke with White
RETIRED 2020
Butler
IN HIS FOREVER HOME
Ozzy
IN HIS FOREVER HOME
Torry
IN HER FOREVER HOME
Dimebag
IN HIS FOREVER HOME
Zeppelin
IN HIS FOREVER HOME
Black Tabby
There’s something so regal and beautiful about a Black Tabby Maine Coon. This very traditional look is the most sought-after Maine Coon color. They also have the highest win rate at the TICA Cat shows.
The classic version of the black tabby presents a black coat with warm brown swirls as its pattern. Some people will refer to the pattern as a”Bullseye” pattern since you can see a perfectly round spot in the ribcage area. The black classic tabby is also known as the brown Maine Coon tabby, and some will call him “marble”.
The black mackerel tabby Maine Coon will have stripes on its body and legs that resemble fish bones. These cats are marked more like a tiger.
Mercury
IN HER FOREVER HOME
The Beast
Black Classic Tabby Male
RETIRED 2023
Reznor
Male
IN HIS FOREVER HOME
Bang Bang
Male
IN HIS NEW HOME
Cali
Female
IN HER NEW HOME
Milk and Cookies
IN HIS FOREVER HOME
Black Tabby With White
Ga Ga
IN HER FOREVER HOME
What is the difference between a tabby and a Maine Coon?
People sometimes mistake a “tabby” with a Maine Coon cat, especially if the cat has long hair. Tabby is not a breed of cat, but a coat pattern that can occur in any cat. Tabby simply means that the cat has stripes on its body. Tabby cats can be black, red, blue or cream.
The first Maine Coon (pet) I ever owned was a Black Classic Tabby named Finlay. When I went to visit the breeder, she showed me the entire litter. They were all black classic tabbies. I had no idea that these cats came in so many colors at the time.
If you’re looking for a Purebred Maine Coon, know how to tell if the kitten you’re getting is a real Maine Coon. Don’t let a tabby pattern confuse you.
Black Silver Maine Coon
The black silver Maine Coon has become extremely popular over the last couple of years. Maine Coon Breeders all over the world have put an emphasis on producing Maine Coons in stunning silver colors and patterns.
The silver Maine Coons can have different levels of silver, classifying them as either silver, shaded, or shell. The amount of silver on each strand of hair will determine which class they belong.Silver Maine Coon kittens are typically the first ones to get chosen in a litter, regardless of the other colors available.
Black Silver with White
What is a Silver Maine Coon?
A silver Maine Coon is a cat with a coat that has dark gray and black hairs with light-colored tipping. There are different shades of silver, such as pale, shaded and shell. Shell is the lightest of the silver banded fur.
Black Tortie
The black tortie is one of those Maine Coon colors that is an absolute crowd pleaser. It certainly is one of my favorite colors!
With her dark mysterious black coat, highlighted with fiery red, she is sure to have a tortietude. In case you were wondering, “tortietude” IS a real thing.
This coat is considered a “solid” coat, also known as non-agouti, since there are no tabby markings on a tortie.
A black tortie with white Maine Coon is the technical term for a calico Maine Coon. With the calico Maine Coon kitten being known for their sassy attitudes, they’re always a family favorite for people that like high-energy, bossy little girls.
A Black Tortie with white embodies a perfect combination of red, white, and black fur.
Ursula
Black Tortie
Kayleigh
IN HER NEW HOME
Lovejacker
Female
IN HER NEW HOME
Jailbait
IN HER NEW HOME
Razzleberry
Black Tortie
Black Tortie with White
Lilly’Anne
Black Tortie with White
Melania
IN HER NEW HOME
Ivanka
IN HER FOREVER HOME
Triple Trouble
Female
IN HER NEW HOME
Killy
IN HER NEW HOME
Mockingbird
IN HER NEW HOME
What is a calico pattern Maine Coon?
A calico pattern is identical to the tortoiseshell pattern but with an additional white color mixed in causing the black and red/orange colors to be arranged in a more distinct pattern.
Black Smoke Tortie
Ah yes, the black smoke tortie Maine Coon. Imagine a very beautiful black tortie with a white long fur undercoat. One that makes her shine almost with a brilliant silvery glimmer. This would be the black smoke tortie.
Calico cats are generally one of people’s favorite colors of Maine Coon cats. When the smoke undercoat is also present you can see why these beauties are easy to fall head over heels in love with.
If you’ve been considering a calico Maine Coon cat, then the black smoke tortie with white is one to look for. She will have all of the luxuries of the calico, with the added beauty of the silver undercoat. Let’s not forget the sass that comes with the torties that we all love and adore.
Graffiti
IN HER NEW HOME
Deja Vu
IN HER NEW HOME
Slinky
QUEEN
Black High Smoke Tortie
Vesna
Black Smoke Tortie
RETIRING 2025 – AVAILABLE
Sky
Black Smoke Tortie
Black Smoke Tortie With White
ViVi
Black Smoke Tortie with White
RETIRING 2025: AVAILABLE
Black Torbie
A black torbie Maine Coon is a female cat that has fur colors of red and black. She will also have tabby markings.
The black torbie with white Maine Coon is complex yet stunning at the same time. She has a combination of red fur, black fur and white fur. Additionally, she has stripes in her red and black fur which makes her a torbie.
Torbie is an abbreviated version of a tortie and a tabby in one. This means that she doesn’t have a solid coat, but a pattern to identify the tabby. The pattern can be classic, mackerel tabby, or spotted. She can also be a ticked tabby.
An easy way to tell a tortie from a torbie is to check for white eyeliner around the eyes, and white lining of the ears. These features are shown by a torbie, but not a tortie.
Valkyrie
Black Torbie
Clover
IN HER FOREVER HOME
November Rain
Female
IN HER FOREVER HOME
Finger Lickin’ Good
Female
IN HER NEW HOME
Sweet Sally
IN HER FOREVER HOME
Mrs. Potato Head
IN HER FOREVER HOME
Black Torbie with White
Chichi
Black Torbie with White
Shot of Poison
IN HER FOREVER HOME
Jeordie
Female
IN HER FOREVER HOME
My Michelle
Female
IN HER FOREVER HOME
Darling Nikki
SOLD FOR BREEDING
Monroe
Black Mackerel Torbie with White
Black Silver Torbie
The Black Silver Torbie is a stunning array of rich colors that include red, black, and silver. The torbie has a wonderful pattern of either classic or mackerel.
It’s easy to get a tortie confused with a torbie because they’re both displaying the same colors. However, the torbie will also present tabby markings (stripes) in her fur.
Crimson
IN HER FOREVER HOME
Marilyn
IN HER FOREVER HOME
Stiletto
SOLD FOR BREEDING
Envy
Girl
IN HER NEW HOME
Black Silver Torbie with White
Saraya
IN HER NEW HOME
Blue Maine Coons
Blue is a diluted version of black. In order for a kitten to be a blue or a variation of blue, both parents must be of blue color, or carry the dilute gene. Quite often, blue Maine Coon cats are referred to as the grey Maine Coon cat. For good reason, since the coat is definitely grey in color.
Blue With White
Nib
IN HER FOREVER HOME
Yum Yum
IN HIS NEW HOME
Masterpiece
IN HIS NEW HOME
Shibuya
Blue with White
IN HIS NEW HOME
Blue Smoke
Are you looking for a blue smoke Maine Coon kitten for sale? Did you even know that this color exists? The diluted version of a black Maine Coon with a shimmery smoke undercoat is sure to please the eyes.
Referred to as grey and white Maine coons, the Blue Smoke with white isn’t a color you see often. This combination always has a beautiful contrasting bi-color that’s easy on the eyes. Often found with “masks” over one or both eyes, the blue smoke with white Maine Coon is unique in many ways.
Blue Smoke with White
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Blue Tabby
Blue tabby Maine Coon cats are a splendid and fun color. Since this color is not as common as some of the black Maine Coons or red Maine Coons, it’s certainly one that shouldn’t be overlooked.
The depth of blue fur with the light creamy stripes of a tabby make this a very beautiful and majestic Maine Coon.
Ringmaster
IN HIS NEW HOME
Blue Tabby with White
Juggalo
IN HIS NEW HOME
Blue Silver Tabby
Blue Silver Classic Tabby and Blue Silver Mackerel Tabby Maine Coons are not found as often as the black silver Maine Coon. The gene that produces the blue cat is called the dilution gene. Unless both parents are actually blue in color, then both parents must carry the recessive dilution gene to produce this color.
Innuendo
IN HIS NEW HOME
Blue Silver Tabby with White
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Blue Tortie
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Blue Smoke Tortie Maine Coon
The Blue Smoke Tortie Maine Coon is a beautiful array of colors that include blue (some refer to it as grey), and cream.
In addition to these lovely colors, she will also have fur that is silver at the root. This is referred to as “smoke” and portrays a luxurious coat in all blue smoke torties.
Blue Jean
IN HER NEW HOME
Blue Smoke Tortie with White
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Blue Torbie Maine COon
If you’re a believer in “tortietude”, you’re gong to love the blue torbie Maine Coon. Imagine the exquisite color tri of a black tortie, with sun bleached colors. Blue and cream overlay the tabby pattern on these wonderful Maine Coon Kittens.
Tempest
IN HER NEW HOME
Blue Torbie with White
Izzy
Female
IN HER FOREVER HOME
Paisley
IN HER NEW HOME
Sabrosa
Female
IN HER NEW HOME
She’s Crafty
Girl
IN HER NEW HOME
Red Maine Coons
The red Maine Coon cat is another large crowd favorite (also known as the orange Maine Coon) . They speak more to the lovers of traditional colors and capture the hearts of ginger lovers across the globe. Red coats can be challenging to identify if you’re not familiar with the markings of a solid red. Due to their ghost markings (they appear to be that of a tabby) you can easily mistake them for a red tabby.
To clearly identify a solid red Maine Coon, look at the lining of the ears. They should be red, not white. Additionally solid red Maine Coons do not have a white muzzle.
If you’re unsure about whether you have a solid red or a red tabby Maine Coon, you can check the pedigree. If both parents are non-agouti, then solid red is the only possibility.
Tangerine
IN HIS FOREVER HOME
Bad Boy
IN HIS NEW HOME
I am Legend
Male
IN HIS NEW HOME
Gingerbread Man
IN HIS FOREVER HOME
Hot Dog
IN HIS NEW HOME
The Master
IN HIS NEW HOME
Red with White
Gilmour
IN HIS FOREVER HOME
Floyd
IN HIS FOREVER HOME
Barrett
IN HIS FOREVER HOME
Syd
IN HIS FOREVER HOME
Cowboy
IN HIS FOREVER HOME
Starface
IN HER NEW HOME
Red Smoke
Smoke Maine Coons have swept the cat shows and exhibitions all over the world. This unique characteristic changes the dimension of the cat’s fur. Offering a majestic appearance, the red smoke Maine Coon does look amazing sitting at the top of a large cat tree with its huge paws hanging over the side.
Red Smoke with White
Headhunter
Red Smoke White [Bi-Color]
RETIRED 2021
Tom Sawyer
IN HIS FOREVER HOME
Barchetta
IN HIS FOREVER HOME
Xanadu
IN HER NEW HOME
Soul Crusher
Male
IN HIS NEW HOME
Voodoo
IN HER FOREVER HOME
Red Tabby
Oh, what a crowd-pleaser the red tabby Maine Coon is! A large majority of the population refer to these ginger kitties as “orange Maine Coon cats“, but their technical color is red.
Red Tabby Maine Coon cats are furnished with white markings around their eyes, the lining of their ears, and on their muzzle. They have a persona of being some of the most lovable, friendliest cats in town.
Slash
Male
IN HIS FOREVER HOME
Spaghetti
Male
IN HIS FOREVER HOME
Mad Hatter
IN HIS FOREVER HOME
Violets Are Blue
IN HIS NEW HOME
Madam X
Girl
Red Tabby
Red Tabby with White
Red Tabby with White Maine Coons are definitely one of the most requested colors. They have a gentle charisma about them which makes them easy to love.
Natalie
Red Tabby White [Bi-Color]
Manson
IN HIS FOREVER HOME
Kiss Me Once
IN HIS FOREVER HOME
Orange Man
IN HIS FOREVER HOME
Twiggy
Male
IN HIS FOREVER HOME
Little Red Corvette
IN HIS FOREVER HOME
Red Silver
Red Silver Maine Coons are simply magnificent. They reduce the richness of the red color in the coat by adding a sparkly silver undercoat. In order to produce red silvers, at least one parent must have the inhibitor gene. This is a dominant trait and will be passed down to the kittens.
Red Silver with White
Red Barron
IN HIS NEW HOME
Cream Maine Coons
Cream coloring on a Maine Coon always makes the crowd go wild. Somewhat the color of a sexy glass of champagne, the cream Maine Coon can dazzle your eyes with warmth and beauty.
Just like blue, the cream is a diluted version of its parent color, red.
Cream with White
Vinny
IN HIS FOREVER HOME
Brass Monkey
Male
IN HIS NEW HOME
Cream Smoke
Lucas
IN HIS FOREVER HOME
Miss Nectarine
Cream Smoke
IN HER NEW HOME
Daisy
Red Smoke
IN HER NEW HOME
Cream Smoke with White
Cream Tabby
The cream tabby Maine Coon cat isn’t one of the more popular colors, but it certainly is easy on the eyes. This diluted version of red seeps into your soul with its creamy and smooth appearance.
We like to say that the cream tabbies are like butterscotch, sweet and soft. They’re also quite nice to cuddle with in the winter.
Mr. Brownstone
Male
IN HIS FOREVER HOME
Prodigal Son
IN HIS FOREVER HOME
Kid Rock
IN HIS FOREVER HOME
Schism
IN HIS FOREVER HOME
Ace Von Johnson
IN HIS NEW HOME
Sebastian
Boy
Cream Tabby
Cream Tabby with White
Controversy
IN HIS FOREVER HOME
Cream Silver
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Cream Silver with White
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White Maine Coons
Like the black Maine Coon, the white Maine Coon is rarest Maine Coon color.. Both majestic and beautiful, the white Maine coon is easy on the eyes. There’s something very angelic about a solid white coonie.
They say that white makes everything look bigger, and black makes things look smaller. If you’re looking for a very large cat that looks even bigger, then white may be the color for you!
Be sure to check out the video of Omega and see just how large your white Maine Coon can get!
Blanche
White
Billie
IN HER FOREVER HOME
Copy Cat
Female
IN HER FOREVER HOME
Bossa Nova
Male
IN HIS NEW HOME
We The People
IN HIS FOREVER HOME
American Bad Ass
IN HIS FOREVER HOME
What determines the colors of a Maine Coon kitten?
The color of a Maine Coon kitten is determined by it’s genetic makeup, which is inherited from it’s parents. The two primary pigments that contribute the cat’s color are eumelanin (which produced black and brown colors) and pheomelanin (which produces red). Additional genes like the dilution gene and agouti will determine whether the cat is blue, cream, tabby or a solid color.
Male kittens always obtain color genes from their mother. The male offspring in a litter will always be either the color of the mother or the dilute form of the mom’s color. If the mother is red and black, then she is able to produce red and black male kittens.
Furthermore, female kittens will be a combination of both parents’ colors. With this information, it’s easy to predict the expected colors of kittens from the parents.
If you’re in love with any of the Maine Coon colors you see on this page, head over to our available kittens’ page and see if your favorite color is available. If you have your eye on a particular color and you’re hoping to get a kitten from one of your preferred Maine Coon Breeders, talk to them about what colors they can produce and ensure they have what you’re looking for!
Love your article on colors. Awesome.
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Is there such a th I g a blue creme?
Yes there is
The Silver Classic Tabby section…..BEAUTIFUL!!!
What are the black silver with marbeling colors called is it the same as tabby
Yes, the Marble pattern is the “Classic” tabby. 🙂
Oh, how I’ve enjoyed your blog! My darling companion of 18 wonderful years (a tuxedo cat) just passed. I happened on your post about the Cattery you and your husband made,, just lovely.
Also , looked at these magnificent beings you have raised.
Thank you for sharing . The loss of my darling Tate has been agonizing and it was healing to see such loved a cared for cats. I can’t complain truly Tate never was sick for 18 years and was the king of all he surveyed! I miss him terribly.
Thanks so much,
Lise
Now I know my hero was black silver tabby. Thanks guys
I would love to get a wall poster showing all the different colors of the Maine Coon. Do you know where I can Find one? Thank you,Alice
My new kitty is listed as n 22 03. His back is truly black but front view he is such the brown tabby. I love your listing of colors it was exactly what I googled and did not expect to find. Harley has white chest, paws and paws plus a white tummy. I would love if you could a photo of him.
Harley would be a black classic tabby with white. 🙂
What colour variations of cream.. smoke or shaded are there? Please..
Some of these color patterns completely blew my mind.
Love your website! Such great information! I’ve been looking for a Maine Coon girl (like your Tiffany) for years! Currently have two beautiful girls, Lulu and Bagheera (not Maine Coon), they’re spoiled rotten? I’m in Tallahassee.
Is a blue silver patch a color and if so what color is it?
Blue Silver Torbie
I love your website! I’ve had many of my questions answered just by reading it. Tha k you!
I have one question. …what does “Pale” mean in the maine coons coloring? My breedee has said my kitten is a Pale Silver Tortie.
There are several different shades of silver. “Pale” means that they are a lighter than average shade of silver – or that more of the hair shaft is silver, giving them a “pale” appearance.
When would you use 03 in lieu of 09 ?
03 has at least 50% white
what color is W62 labeled on a white maine coon kitten ?
White with Copper eyes
Yes that’s what I’ve been told! Thank you for responding! Nice to know I have somewhere to come with my Maine Coon questions.
What is a Chic silver?
I don’t know
Hi, my latest rescue, Ruffles is definitely a MC, just not sure what color….she is definitely part tabby and has huge floofy feet and orange splotches on her back mixed with light/dark gray, beige, white, black tones overall. She has the big neck shawl and chortles like they do. I’d love you to see a couple pics of her…..can I send? Would love your opinion. We love MCs and have had several others (rescues). Her colors are baffling. White chest, stomach, tip of tail, splotchy back. tabby face etc etc. Your kitties are so beautiful….
Sure send them to me on Facebook messenger. I d love to see her 🙂
Hello, we adopted a female MC that looks like 2 cats in one! Her face is classic MC tabby, black/gray//beige/etc with the classic “M” on her forehead. Her back however is very mottled with colors including copper/brown/black/beige in a very mottled pattern, not big patches. Her name is now “Ruffles” and she was in a shelter for over 2 months! She has a huge/long mostly light-gray ruffle around her neck and huge hairy paws. Her weight is pretty small, say under 9#. I’ve been trying to figure out what color she would be called; I was thinking dilute MC tortoise shell. Does that sound right?
I love looking at your babies SO MUCH!
Looking to
Purchase Maine coon. Who can I contact?
Please review the adoption process to learn how to get a Sassy Koonz kitten 🙂
“Belle” was the most wonderful Girl and is gone but Surely not ever forgotten. She was 11 yrs old, rambunctious kitten who grew into a true and loving companion. I never knew or had a cat like her; she met me at the door when I arrived home.
How much would a tuxedo Maine coon be
How much for a tuxedo black/ white kitten
Hello, thank you so much for all of the informative information, however, I didn’t see silver babies on this list. I have one! 🙂
Silver is on the list 🙂 They’re not called “silver” – they’re called Black Silver, Blue Silver, Red Silver or Cream Silver
Wow! great information.
wow that was helpful