Ragdoll Colors and Patterns

Apr 27

Purebred Ragdoll kittens come in many beautiful colors and patterns, each one as unique and charming as the next! When you Adopt a Ragdoll Kitten, one of the most exciting parts is choosing your favorite look and imagining what your new companion will grow into. Ragdolls come in a wide variety of colors, from the classic seal and blue to striking lilac, red, cream, chocolate and tortie shades. Each Ragdoll Kitten is truly one-of-a-kind. Understanding these colors and patterns can help you appreciate your Ragdoll’s coat as it develops and ensure you choose the kitten that speaks to your heart.

All Ragdolls Are Born White

All traditional Ragdolls are born completely white. Their color and pattern start to peek through on the ears and tail within just a few days of birth and continue to darken as the kitten matures.

A Ragdoll’s coat color usually takes up to 3-4 years to fully develop, so your kitten’s shade will continue to change and deepen as they grow.

True Ragdolls Are Always Pointed

True, purebred Ragdolls are pointed cats. This means their ears, face, legs and tail are darker than the rest of their body.

They also have blue eyes only.

If you see cats advertised as “solid,” “sepia,” or “mink,” or with green or gold eyes, these are not traditional Ragdolls and they do not conform to the official Ragdoll Breed Standard as recognized by TICA and CFA.

Ragdoll Colors

The two main traditional Ragdoll colors are “seal” and “blue”. Blue Ragdolls are genetically the dilute version of Seal Ragdolls, giving them a lighter appearance.

Here is a photo comparison of the Seal and Blue Ragdoll colors:

Seal and white male Ragdoll cat laying on beige bed — **Seal Bicolor Ragdoll**

Blue and white Ragdoll cat male with blue eyes and pink nose — **Blue Bicolor Ragdoll**

In addition to these two classic shades, Ragdolls can also come in Red, Cream, Tortie, Chocolate and Lilac.

Here’s a quick guide to understanding traditional Ragdoll colors:

Seal Ragdoll: Deep, rich brown points with a cream-colored body.
Blue Ragdoll: Cool, bluish-gray points with a light silvery body.
Red Ragdoll: Warm orange or flame-colored points.
Cream Ragdoll: Pale buff version of the red, slightly softer in tone.
Tortie Ragdoll: A mix of red or cream patches blended with another base color (usually Seal or Blue).
Chocolate Ragdoll: Medium to light chocolate-brown points with a warm ivory body.
Lilac Ragdoll: Soft, frosty gray with a subtle pink hue.

Ragdoll Patterns

There are three main traditional Ragdoll patterns:
Bicolor, Mitted and Colorpoint.

Bicolor Ragdolls: This pattern has white inverted “V” markings on their faces, pink noses and plenty of white on their chests, legs and bellies. They’re typically the most high-contrast pattern.
Mitted Ragdolls: This pattern looks similar to colorpoints but has adorable white “mittens” on their front paws, white back feet and a white chin and chest. Their noses are typically dark in color.
Colorpoint Ragdolls: This pattern has no white markings and is overall the darkest Ragdoll pattern. Their points (ears, mask, legs and tail) are fully colored and their nose leather matches their point color.

Seal Ragdoll female with white mittens sitting on beige couch — **Seal Mitted Ragdoll**
Thank you Stephanie of MoonSeed Ragdolls for allowing us to share this photo!

Blue mitted female Ragdoll cat with light blue eyes — **Blue Mitted Ragdoll**

The Lynx Ragdoll

Some Ragdolls also carry the Lynx (Tabby) Pattern, which appears as stunning striping or banding over their fur. This lynx overlay can appear in any color or pattern, for example, a Blue Lynx Mitted or a Seal Lynx Bicolor.

This pattern adds extra depth, contrast and even an “exotic” look to their beautiful coats.