Maine Coons come in over 80 recognized colors and patterns, from solid blacks to shimmering silvers and rare Van patterns. Use this page as a photo guide to every color we love.
Want to know what else makes them special? Read about their size and personality.
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Once you have found your favorite color, read our buyer's guide to take the next step.
Solid Maine Coon Colors
Black
A solid black Maine Coon is sleek and shiny, with a coat that is the same color from root to tip.
Blue
Blue is a diluted version of black. It looks like a soft, smoky gray.
Red
Solid red Maine Coons are rich orange cats. A true solid red is less common than a red tabby.
Cream
Cream is the diluted version of red: a soft, pale peach color.
White
White Maine Coons are striking and elegant. They can have blue, green, gold or odd-colored eyes.
Tabby Maine Coon Colors
Brown Tabby
The classic "forest cat" look and the color most people picture when they think of a Maine Coon.
Red Tabby
A crowd favorite. Many people call these cats "orange Maine Coons".
Silver Tabby
Tabby stripes on a bright silver undercoat.
Blue Tabby
Soft gray stripes on a lighter base. Less common, and very beautiful.
Smoke & Silver Maine Coon Colors
Black Smoke
Looks solid black when still, but shows a silver-white undercoat when the cat moves.
Black Silver
One of the most popular colors in recent years.
Blue Silver
A diluted silver with a soft blue-gray look.
Red Silver
Red with a sparkly silver undercoat.
Cream Smoke
A pale, almost glowing coat with a light undercoat.
Tortoiseshell & Torbie Maine Coon Colors
Black Tortie
A mix of black and red patches. Tortoiseshell cats are almost always female.
Calico
A tortoiseshell pattern with white. Calico Maine Coons are a family favorite.
Black Torbie
A tortie and a tabby in one: patches of red and black with tabby markings.
Bi-Color Maine Coon Colors
Black and White
Often called a "tuxedo" Maine Coon, with white paws, chest and sometimes a little mustache.
Red and White
Bright red with white markings on the face, chest and paws.
Rare & Unusual Maine Coon Colors
Van
A mostly white cat with color only on the head and tail. One of the rarest patterns.
Silver Shaded
A white undercoat with colored tips, giving a shimmering look.
See if We Have a Kitten in Your Favorite Color
"Tabby" is a pattern, not a breed. A tabby cat has stripes, swirls or spots. Maine Coons can be tabby, but they can also be solid, smoke, silver and many other colors.
A smoke Maine Coon has hair that is white or silver at the root and colored at the tip. When the cat is still it looks solid, but the light undercoat shows when it moves.
More than 80 recognized color and pattern combinations.
Sometimes. Rare colors and patterns are produced less often. Contact us if you have a favorite color, and we will let you know when one is expected.
Genetics from both parents decide the base color, whether it is diluted, and patterns like tabby, silver or white.
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