The Cat Coat Color Chart provides a comprehensive guide to identifying various cat coat colors and patterns. It covers solid colors, tabby markings, tortoiseshell variations, and other unique coat patterns. This chart is essential for cat enthusiasts, breeders, and veterinarians looking to understand feline coat characteristics. With detailed visuals and descriptions, it serves as a valuable resource for anyone interested in cat breeds and their distinct appearances.

Key Points

  • Identifies solid coat colors such as black, blue, and cream in cats.
  • Explains tabby coat markings, including mackerel, classic, and spotted tabbies.
  • Describes tortoiseshell and dilute tortie colorations with visual examples.
  • Covers unique patterns like bicolor, harlequin, and tuxedo cats.
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CAT IDENTIFICATION
Solid Coat Colors
Black (pictured) or Blue with white roots.
Eye Coloration
Brown
Hazel Gold Green Blue
Tabby Coat Markings
Tabby M
All tabbies have distinctive
M on forehead.
Mackeral Tabby
(Red Mackeral Tabby)
Classic Tabby
(Chocolate Classic Tabby)
AKA Blotched Tabb
y
Spotted Tabby
(Chocolate Spotted Tabby)
Ticked Tabby
(Cinnamon Ticked Tabby)
Tabby Coat Colors
Distinct color patterns with one color predominating.
Black stripes ranging from coal black to brownish on a background of brown to gray.
Brown mackeral tabbies are the most common.
Brown Mackeral Tabby
with Brown Field
Black stripes with brown
background.
Brown Mackeral Tabby
with Gray-Brown Field
Black stripes with gray-
brown background.
Brown Mackeral Tabby
with Gray Field
Black stripes with gray
background.
Blue
(Blue Classic Tabby)
Gray stripes with gray roots.
Silver
(Silver Classic Tabby)
Black stripes with white roots.
Red
(Red Classic Tabby)
Red stripes with red roots.
Chocolate
(Chocolate Classic Tabby)
Red Silver
(Red Silver Classic Tabby)
Red stripes with white roots.
Cream
(Cream Ticked Tabby)
AKA Cameo Tabby
Tortoise Shell Colorations
Random color distribution among varying shades of red, black, and cream. Patches may be mingled or distinct.
Dilute Tortie
“Blue Cream Tortie”
Dilute version of Black and Red.
Tortie
Randomly patched all over with
red, black and cream.
Lilac Tortie
Randomly patched all over
with lilac and cream.
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Figures

Eye Coloration
Brown
Hazel
Gold
Green
Blue
Tabby M
Mackeral Tabby
Classic Tabby
Spotted Tabby
Ticked Tabby
Brown Mackeral Tabby
Brown Mackeral Tabby
Brown Mackeral Tabby
Cat Coat Color Chart: Identification of Cat Colors and Patterns — Tortoise Shell Colorations
Blue
Silver
Red
Chocolate
Red Silver
Cream
Tortie
Cat Coat Color Chart: Identification of Cat Colors and Patterns — Tortoise Shell Colorations
Dilute Tortie
Lilac Tortie
Tortie and White
Dilute Tortie and White
Chocolate Tortie
Calico
Dilute Calico
Brown Torby
Brown Torby and White
Dilute Torby
Dilute Torby
Dilute Torby
Snowshoe
Van
Bicolor
Harlequin
Locket
Mitted
Smoke Tuxedo
Tuxedo
Tuxedo Tabby
Seal Point
Blue Point
Lilac Point
Cream Point
Red Point
Tortie Point
Torbie Point
Tabby Point
Tabby Point
Tabby Point

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FAQs

What are the solid coat colors of cats listed in the guide?
The guide identifies several solid coat colors for cats, including Black, Blue, Chocolate, Cream, Red, Lilac, Cinnamon, Fawn, and White. Each color has distinct characteristics, with Black and Blue noted for having white roots. These colors serve as a foundational aspect in identifying cat breeds and their specific traits.

What are the different types of tabby coat markings described?
The document outlines various types of tabby coat markings, including the Tabby M, Mackeral Tabby, Classic Tabby (also known as Blotched Tabby), Spotted Tabby, and Ticked Tabby. Each type has unique patterns; for instance, all tabbies feature a distinctive 'M' marking on their forehead. The Classic Tabby is characterized by bold stripes or blotches, while the Ticked Tabby has a more subtle pattern with bands of color.

How does the guide define tortoiseshell colorations in cats?
Tortoiseshell colorations in cats are defined by a random distribution of colors, primarily red, black, and cream. The patches can be mingled or distinct, creating a unique appearance for each tortoiseshell cat. The guide also mentions variations like Dilute Tortie, which is a lighter version featuring blue and cream shades, and Lilac Tortie, which consists of lilac and cream patches.

What are the characteristics of calico cats according to the document?
Calico cats are described in the guide as having a tortoiseshell pattern combined with large patches of white. The distinct coloration typically includes red tabby and solid black patches, making them visually striking. The guide also notes that the amount of white in calico cats is significant, contributing to their unique appearance among cat colorations.

What are the different coat patterns mentioned in the guide?
The guide details several coat patterns, including Snowshoe, Van, Bicolor, Harlequin, Locket, Mitted, and Tuxedo Cats. Each pattern has specific features; for instance, Van cats are mostly white with color primarily on the head and tail, while Tuxedo Cats have distinctive white markings on their paws, chest, and belly. The Tuxedo Tabby combines tabby patterns with tuxedo markings.

What are the color points described in the document?
The document describes several color points in cats, including Seal Point, Blue Point, Lilac Point, Cream Point, and Red Point (also known as Flame Point). These points refer to the coloration found on the extremities of the cat, such as the ears, face, paws, and tail. Additionally, pattern points like Tortie Point and Tabby Point are mentioned, indicating specific patterns that can occur on these color points.