Maine Coon Colors

Maine Coon cats are known not just for their size and tufted ears but also for their wide array of coat colors. Maine Coons wear nature’s most beautiful hues on their luxurious coats, making each one a unique work of feline art.

Whether you’re curious about these remarkable creatures or you’re a proud owner looking to learn more about your fur buddy, you’ve come to the right place. Today, we will be exploring seven key types of Maine Coon colors, each with it's own charm and appeal.

1. Solid Colors

Solid Maine Coon colors are a sight to behold. They present a monochromatic palette from nose to tail, with no stripes or spots marring their uniform appearance. These colors, uninterrupted by patterns, create a regal aesthetic.

White Maine Coons are as pure as a snowfall, with their fur, paws, and noses all sporting a delicate pink hue.
Black Maine Coons have a glossy, raven-colored coat complemented by brown paws and noses.
Red Maine Coon is often lovingly called ginger or orange, bearing a coat that seems set ablaze by the sun
Blue Maine Coons, despite the name, sport an elegant gray coat with a soft blue tinge.
Cream Maine Coons wear a light, creamy coat, again with pink noses and paws reminiscent of their white counterparts.

2. Tabbies

Tabbies are the standard bearers of the Maine Coon color world. They are a celebration of variety and diversity with their distinct and complex patterns. These patterns, often including spots, stripes, and whirls, can be seen on Maine Coons in three primary ways: the Classic, Mackerel, and Ticked.

Classic Tabbies boast large, distinct markings and blotches on their sides. They proudly display an “M” imprint on their forehead, with beautiful patterns extending from the back of their heads down to the shoulders.
Mackerel Tabbies have parallel lines running along their bodies, with the characteristic “M” mark on their foreheads and unbroken circular patterns around their necks.
Ticked Tabbies have dense ticking across their bodies, with the signature tabby markings on their legs and faces but no visible patterns or spots from above.

3. Tortoiseshell

Tortoiseshell Maine Coons, or “Torties” for short, offer a stunning blend of colors. Their primary color is black, offset with cream or red marks that add an element of randomness to their appearance. Interestingly, due to the genetics involved, most Torties are female. These colorful kitties can also be found as “Torbies”, a mixture of Tabbies and Torties, identified by their distinct red-colored paws.

4. Smoke

A smoke Maine Coon might initially appear similar to a solid-colored one, but there’s more than meets the eye. A smoke Maine Coon has a lighter undercoat, which gives its overall appearance a smoky, ethereal look. It’s like watching a cloud wisp past the moon. Common smoke colors include blue smoke, cream smoke, cameo smoke, and Tortie smoke.

5. Shaded

Shaded Maine Coons add another twist to the color palette. These beauties have a light-colored undercoat with a distinct shade gracing the outer layer of their fur. It’s a masterful combination that makes them stand out in the crowd. Some of the combinations you might see include shaded silver, shaded cameo, shaded blue silver, and shaded tortoiseshell.

6. Bicolor

Bicolor Maine Coons bring white into the mix in a big way. They are dual-colored, with white generously distributed on their legs, sometimes reaching up to their faces and stomachs. The contrast between the white and the other color provides a striking visual appeal, making these Maine Coons a delight to behold. With the right distribution of colors, bicolor Maine Coons can resemble tuxedo cats.

7. Particolor

The last on our list of seven types of Maine Coon cat colors is parti-color, which is a cocktail of colors. These cats have two mixed colors, such as brown and red, with parts of their coat remaining white. This color variant creates a stunning patchwork effect that is eye-catching and unique.