Are you curious about the colors of Siamese cats? Sapphire blue eyes, dark-colored paws, and creamy bodies covered in soft velvety fur dotted with points – these are the sure signs of our beloved and sassy Siamese kitties.
Best known for their distinctive, sleek appearance, these beautiful cats make for the perfect masterpiece of living art. That, combined with the inquisitive Siamese cat personality, a loving nature, and intelligence, you’ll have the essence of the Siamese cat.
There’s a mystifying range of Siamese cat colors and shades, from the almost ghostly frost point and lavender lilac to the darkly attractive seal blue. Let’s take a deeper look at the much-beloved Siamese cat and their color points.
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Types of Siamese Cat Colors – Origins
The Siamese, one of the first recognized breeds of Asian cats, has fascinated people from around the world. They are a beautiful breed of feline that originated from Thailand, formerly known as the ancient kingdom of Siam.
As one of the oldest-known cat breeds on record, these felines have a fascinating history full of mystic adventure dating as far as the 14th century.
They are characterized by their blue almond-shaped eyes, large ears, slender body, triangular-shaped head, and various point colorations. The Siamese cat colors are restricted to the cat’s extremities (ears, face, tail, paws) and contain the “cs” allele. These defined pigments have evolved into many different color points and patterns.
Siamese Color Points
Their unmistakable coloration is characterized as “points,” meaning their extremities or parts of the body are often darker colored. This is one of the many different colors of Siamese cats.
As a general rule, Siamese cats have striking blue eyes and pale, creamy coats and with darker ears, face masks, tails, noses, paws, and paw pads. The pattern would mostly remain the same, and sometimes their coloration varies.
Siamese kittens are born a cream or white color, and gradually, over the first few weeks of their lives, the points start to develop.
There are a total of 32 color-point Siamese cats. Let’s take a look at some of the most popular color points on these kitties.
1. Seal Point Siamese
The classic seal point-colored Siamese is one of the most familiar shades and would be the first color point that springs to mind when thinking of Siamese cat colors.
Seal point cats have rich, dark chocolate points on their noses, ears, tails, noses, paw pads, and paws with creamy-colored bodies. They are said to have the darkest body color of the Siamese color points.
2. Chocolate Point Siamese
Siamese cats with chocolate points have ivory, cream-colored bodies with chocolate markings. And due to the lack of shading on their bodies, there is a beautiful contrast between the points, body, and deep piercing eyes.
These feline’s coat colors are lighter dilutions of the darker seal point. The paw pads and nose are a sweet pinkish-cinnamon color. This is considered to be one of the brown Siamese cats.
3. Blue Point Siamese
Blue point Siamese have exquisite silvery, slate, gray-blue shading on their face, ears, tail, and all extremities. You can also find shades of blue on the felines’ backside and under their bellies.
These felines have a beautiful bluish-white fur coat covering their bodies—a lovely contrast to their dark gray-colored noses, paw pads, and color points. If you are looking for a gray Siamese cat, this might be the one for you.
4. Lilac Or Frost Point Siamese
The lilac points were first recognized in the 1960s and are among the most famous of the Siamese cat breeds. This kitty color is mostly a frosty pinkish-gray tone, which is why this color is also called ‘frost point.’
These coats are a glacial white with pink undertones and are the lightest of Siamese cat colors. The paw pads and nose are soft pinkish in color – giving them that extra cuteness. The lilac point is considered a watered-down version of the chocolate or blue points.
5. Red or Orange or Flame Point Siamese
Redpoint Siamese cats, also known as ‘flame point’ and ‘orange point,’ have unique reddish-orange points on their faces, ears, tails, legs, and paws. And the paw pads and nose leather are a pinkish color.
To create this beautiful color, these felines were bred by a hybrid of red tabbies and tortoiseshell tabbies of a different breed. Don’t miss my complete post on Flame Point Siamese Cats.
6. Cinnamon Point Siamese
These Siamese boast stunning warm, dusty-brown points – on their ears, tails, face masks, and legs – and an ivory-colored body. Their legs may be a bit paler than the rest of their points.
Cinnamon points are said to be a watered-down version of chocolate points. The rims around their eyes are light brown, and their paw pads and nose leather are pinkish brown.
7. Lynx Point Siamese
The beautiful lynx point Siamese cats were bred as a hybrid of the domestic tabby cat and the seal point. Their color coats vary in an array of shades such as; seal, blue, lilac, red, cream, seal, chocolate, lynx, and tortie-colored.
These kitties are easy to identify by their adorable striped points on their extremities.
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8. Cream Point Siamese
Cream pointed Siamese cats are a cross between the red point Siamese, domestic shorthair, and Abyssinian felines. These cool cream color points are a stark contrast compared to the other shades of Siamese.
Their bodies are a soft white color, and the nose leather and paw pads are a pale pink shade. This cream Siamese cat will surely worm its way into your heart.
9. Caramel Point Siamese
Caramel points, just the name alone conjures delight. These color-pointed felines feature warm gray-brown tones across their points.
Their shades can vary and are mostly centered on the muzzle, ears, tail, legs, and nose. The paw pads, nose leather, and eye rims are a soft gray with some pinkish undertones.
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10. Apricot Point Siamese
The adorable apricot-pointed Siamese have warm creamy white color points with a metallic sheen to them. The feet and legs are often paler than other points.
Apricot color points often become darker as the kitty grows older. The ears, nose, paw pads, and lips often develop freckles – cute! Their paw pads, eye rims, and nose are pink in color.
11. Fawn Point Siamese
Fawn-pointed Siamese cats have gorgeous creamy-white bodies and soft mushroom-colored points. Their color shades are not as prominent as the seal, chocolate, or blue-pointed Siamese.
You’ll find these handsome kitties to have pinkish-gray nose leather and paw pads.
12. Tortoiseshell (Tortie) Points Siamese
Our adorable little tortie points come in a mix of shades from our tortoiseshell kitties. They were created by crossing Siamese cats with tortoiseshell cats of a different breed.
Tortie points can be blotched with red, cream, and apricot – with red-based and black-based color bodies. The points can showcase a break of darker color, while the body should remain dotted in lighter shades.
The most common colors of Tortie points on Siamese cats are:
Cinnamon Tortie Point
These kitties have classic tortoiseshell colors in black and deep orange and cinnamon brown color points with some shades of red. The body color is covered in a creamy, ivory color.
Fawn Tortie Point
Felines with fawn tortie points should have shades of warm, rosy mushroom points and off-white body color.
Caramel Tortie Point
The body color of these pussycats should be off-white with dark brownish-blue colored points. There can also be shades of apricot on the cat’s body.
13. Tabby Points
The tabby points are all-around adorable and come in an array of different patterns and colors. The face, especially around the nose, eyes, and forehead, should have clearly defined striped markings.
The forehead should have the distinct tabby “M” marking, and the ears may have a thumbprint pattern. You’ll also be able to see rings around the feline’s tail. Their bodies should be solid and also fit one of the nine primary colors of a Siamese cat.
Siamese and tortie tabby points are:
- Blue and blue tortie tabby
- Lilac and lilac tortie tabby
- Chocolate and chocolate tortie tabby
- Seal and seal tortie tabby
- Fawn and fawn tortie tabby
- Red and red tortie tabby
- Cinnamon and cinnamon tortie tabby
- Apricot and apricot tortie tabby
- Caramel and caramel tortie tabby
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Frequently Asked Questions About Siamese Cats
Cat owners want to know about Siamese colors among many other things. These are some related questions that cat owners are wondering.
1. How Long Do Siamese Cats Live?
Siamese cats have one of the longest lifespans of all cat breeds. Some live as long as 25 years. The average lifespan for a Siamese cat is between 12 and 20 years.
2. Why Do Siamese Cats Bite So Much?
Siamese cats can get very worked up during playtime. When Siamese cats get overstimulated they may try to bite your arm or hand.
3. At What Age Do Siamese Cats Calm Down?
Siamese cats are somewhat hyperactive by nature. However, once they reach two years of age they tend to mellow out a bit and calm down.
4. Do Siamese Cats Like Water?
Siamese cats actually do like water. They may not want to be fully submerged in water but they enjoy playing with water and being around water.
5. Do Siamese Cats Shed a Lot?
Siamese cats do shed and tend to molt twice a year in the spring and fall. However, Siamese cats tend to shed a lot less than other breeds, particularly long-haired breeds like Maine Coons and Siberian cats.
6. Do Siamese Cats Like To Walk?
Siamese cats tend to love the outdoors. Roaming and hunting are in their natural instincts. It is definitely worth getting your Siamese cat an escape-proof harness and embarking on trying some cat walking. They are a highly intelligent breed and can be trained to walk – if they want to.
7. Why Do Some Siamese Cats Have Cross Eyes?
For many years, most Siamese cats had cross eyes. Whilst this is most likely due to their genes, I prefer the more interesting explanation. Legend has it that Siamese cats were required to guard a golden goblet. Apparently, their eyes focused so strongly on the golden goblet that it led to them having cross-eyes.
Today, fewer Siamese cats have cross eyes as breeders have chosen to try to rid the breed of this characteristic.
A Footnote: Siamese Cat Colors
Siamese cats are one of the most striking cat breeds with unusual coat colors and lucid almond-shaped eyes. Slender and graceful, these felines are the epitome of elegance.
If you’re keen on a surprise, choose a Siamese kitten while they’re still young, with their points hidden by their adorable white fur, and watch as the colors gradually appear. Imagine the excitement!
Now that we’ve covered the stunning color points on Siamese cats, let us know, which is your favorite?
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Amanda created and owns The Discerning Cat. A lifelong cat lover she is the proud parent of two Siberian cats, Alexei and Vladimir. She is passionate about understanding cats and different cat breeds.