Believe it or not, there is fairly limited pallet when it comes to cat colors.
If that seems odd it is probably because in addition to color the fur of many cats will be laid out in a type of pattern.
There are many different color patterns in cats, and each has its own meaning. Some of the most common patterns are tabby, tortoiseshell, calico, bicolor and pointed.
Tabbies are one of the most common color patterns in cats. They have a striped coat with alternating light and dark stripes.
Tortoiseshells come in a variety of colors, including black, white, cream, taupe, beige, apricot, and light blue.
Calicos are one of the most common mixed-breed cats. They have a striped coat that is usually either light or dark blue-green.
Bicolors are one of the most common color patterns in cats. They have a striped coat that is usually light and dark brown or black and white (Tuxedo).
Pointed cats come in a variety of colors, including black, blue-gray, tortoiseshell, red-brown, fawn, cream-colored, sandalwood (a light tan),and seal (a dark tan).
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