Solid Colors
Solid colors have no pattern (obviously). Black and Blue torties are a combination of solid colors. A solid white cat is masking another color, usually the color of the parent.
- Black [n] - FOR FUN: Crazy article about The Black Cat Superstition
- Blue [a]
- Red [d]
- Cream [e]
- Black Tortie [f]
- Blue Tortie [g]
- White Blue Eyes [w 61]
- White Orange Eyes [w 63]
- White Odd Eyes [w 63]
- White Green Eyes [w 64]
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- Maine Coon Cattery Ethereal
Smoke Colors
When we refer to the "smoke" color in a Maine Coon cat, we're actually 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, as this can develop and become more prominent with age. It's usually detected by checking the roots of the hair shaft in the cat. A true smoke color will have silver roots to the hair shaft.
NOTE: The silver coat in a solid colored Maine Coon is referred to as smoke. In a tabby cat, it's referred to as silver.
- Black Smoke [ns]
- Blue Smoke [as]
- Red Smoke [ds]
- Cream Smoke [es]
- Tortie Smoke [fs]
- Blue Tortie Smoke [gs]
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- Big Hannibal Maine Coons
Classic Tabby Colors
There's something so regal and beautiful about a Classic Tabby Maine Coon. The tabbies are the most sought after Maine Coon colors.
- Black Classic Tabby (Brown) [n 22]
- Blue Classic Tabby [a 22]
- Red Classic Tabby [d 22]
- Cream Classic Tabby [e 22]
- Tortie Classic Tabby [f 22]
- Blue Tortie Classic Tabby [g 22]
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- Calypso from hissyFit Cattery
Silver Classic Tabby Colors
- Black Silver Classic Tabby [ns 22]
- Blue Silver Classic Tabby [as 22]
- Red Silver Classic Tabby [ds 22]
- Cream Silver Classic Tabby [es 22]
- Tortie Silver Classic Tabby [fs 22]
- Blue Tortie Silver Classic Tabby [gs 22]
Mackerel Tabby Colors
- Black Mac Tabby (Brown) [n 23]
- Blue Mac Tabby [a 23]
- Red Mac Tabby [d 23]
- Cream Mac Tabby [e 23]
- Tortie Mac Tabby [f 23]
- Blue Mac Tabby [g 23]
Silver Mackerel Tabby Colors
- Black Silver Mac Tabby [ns 23]
- Blue Silver Mac Tabby [as 23]
- Red Silver Mac Tabby [ds 23]
- Cream Silver Mac Tabby [es 23]
- Tortie Silver Mac Tabby [fs 23]
- Blue Tortie Silver Mac Tabby [gs 23]
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- Levi from HissyFit Cattery
Silver Shaded Tabby Colors
- Black Silver Shaded Tabby [ns 11]
- Blue Silver Shaded Tabby [as 11]
- Red Silver Shaded Tabby [ds 11]
- Cream Silver Shaded Tabby [es 11]
- Tortie Silver Shaded Tabby [fs 11]
- Blue Tortie Silver Shaded Tabby [gs 11]
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- Gorgeous Girl from Maine Coon Cattery
For cats with white patches on their chest, paws, and paws, the color code 09 will be added. Since this indicates "white". Kitties with larger amounts of white (up to around 50%) the code is 03. Cats that exhibit a very large amount of white, above 50%, the code 02 is used, described as harlequin. Maine Coons that only show color around the ears and tail, the code for van should be used.
Below are some examples of Maine Coon colors with white.
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- HissyFit Cattery
All of the photos on this website are being used with permission from their owners:
Rhonda Lund at Hissy Fit Cattery
Victoria Rusina at Maine Coon Cattery Ethereal
Katrin Demitz of Big Hannibals Maine Coons
If you're in love with any of the colors that you see on this page (there's alot to choose from) then head over to our available kittens page and see if your favorite color is available. If you have your eye on a certain color and you're hoping to get a kitten from one of your preferred Maine Coon Breeders, then talk them about what colors they can produce and make sure that they have what you're looking for!
15 Comments
Love your article on colors. Awesome.
Can we post a link to Facebook groups?
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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.
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