Maine Coon Colors: Complete Guide to Coat Patterns and color

Maine Coon cats are known for their striking size, gentle personalities, and an extraordinary range of coat colors and patterns. From solid black Maine Coons to rare silver and smoke variations, Maine Coon colors are one of the most fascinating features of this beloved breed.

At Aristocatic Maine Coons, we specialize in breeding healthy, well-socialized Maine Coon kittens in a wide variety of recognized colors and patterns, all adhering to responsible breeding standards.

Maine Coon cats come in over 75 recognized color and pattern combinations when coat color, pattern, and white markings are considered together.

Maine Coon colors are typically grouped into:

• Solid colors
• Tabby patterns
• Silver & smoke variations
• Tortoiseshell & torbie combinations
• Bi-color and white-patterned Maine Coons

Each color expression is influenced by genetics, lineage, and selective breeding.

Solid Maine Coons have a uniform coat color with little to no visible patterning.

Black Maine Coons are bold, dramatic, and highly sought after. Their dense coats often reveal hidden striping (ghost tabby markings) in kittenhood that darken with maturity.

👉 Learn more about our Black Maine Coon kittens 

White Maine Coons are striking and elegant, sometimes born with blue or odd-colored eyes. Their pure appearance makes them one of the most visually distinctive Maine Coon colors.

👉 Explore White Maine Coon cats and kittens (link)

Often called gray Maine Coons, blue Maine Coons display a soft, smoky appearance that pairs beautifully with the breed’s long coat and tufted features.

👉 Discover Blue Maine Coon colors 

Tabby Maine Coons are the most common and include several pattern variations.

The classic Maine Coon look. Brown tabbies feature bold markings and warm earth tones.

Red Maine Coons range from deep orange to light cream, often with dramatic mackerel striping.

👉 Read about Orange Maine Coon cats

Silver tabbies have a pale silver base coat with dark, high-contrast markings.

👉 View Silver Maine Coon kittens

Ticked Maine Coons have subtle patterning with each hair banded in color, giving a refined, almost shimmering appearance.

👉 Learn about Black silver ticked Maine Coons 

Smoke Maine Coons appear solid at rest but reveal a silver or white undercoat when they move.

One of the most dramatic Maine Coon colors, black smoke cats have a silver base beneath a black topcoat.

👉 Explore Black smoke Maine Coons

Blue smoke Maine Coons feature a lighter, misty effect that highlights their size and coat length.

Tortoiseshell Maine Coons display a blend of black and red with no tabby pattern.

Torbie Maine Coons combine tabby striping with tortoiseshell coloring, creating a beautifully complex coat.

👉 See our Torbie Maine Coon kittens 

Many Maine Coons feature white markings on the chest, paws, or face.

• Black with white
• Red tabby with white
• Torbie with white
• Silver tabby with white

White markings do not affect breed quality and are fully accepted in Maine Coon standards.

Some Maine Coon colors are less common due to genetics and selective breeding.

• Cream Maine Coon
• Red smoke Maine Coon
• High smoke variations
• Odd-eyed white Maine Coons

Availability varies based on breeding programs and lineage.

No — Maine Coon personality is not determined by color. Temperament depends on:

• Genetics
• Early socialization
• Breeding ethics
• Environment

All Maine Coons are known for being affectionate, intelligent, and family-oriented regardless of coat color.

When selecting a Maine Coon kitten, consider:

• Grooming needs
• Shedding visibility
• Personal aesthetic preference
• Lifestyle compatibility

Our goal at Aristocatic Maine Coons is to match each family with the right kitten — not just the right color.