Ragdoll Colours & Patterns
Ragdolls are famous for their stunning blue eyes and silky coats. They come in a variety of beautiful colours and patterns. Below, we’ll guide you through the different colours and patterns you may find in our Ragdolls.
Colours
Seal
Rich dark brown/black points on ears, face, paws, and tail with a cream-coloured body.
Blue
Soft grey-blue points with a lighter cream body.
Chocolate
Warm milk-chocolate points and an ivory body.
Lilac
Pale pinkish-grey points with a soft cream body.
Red
Vibrant orange-red points with a cream or white body.
Cream
Soft cream points with a slightly lighter body.
Patterns
Colourpoint
Classic pattern with darker points on the ears, face, paws, and tail, with a lighter body.
Mitted
Like colourpoint but with white mittens on front paws, a white chin, and white back legs.
Bi-Colour
White inverted “V” on the face, white chest, white belly, and white paws.
Tabby Patterns
Seal Tabby
Tabby striping within the seal points, including facial markings and ringed tail.
Blue Tabby
Grey-blue points with faint tabby stripes across the legs, face, and tail.
Tortie & Tortie Tabby (Torbie) Patterns
Tortie Ragdolls have a beautiful mix of two colours, often including red, cream, and the base point colour of the cat (Seal, Blue, Chocolate, or Lilac). Torbies (Tortie-Tabby) display the same mix of colours with subtle tabby striping on the points or body. Each Tortie or Torbie pattern is unique, making every kitten one-of-a-kind.
Seal Tortie
Blend of seal and red in points, creating a unique mottled pattern.
Blue Tortie
Blue and cream blend in the points with subtle tabby overlay possible.
Chocolate Tortie
Has warm milk-chocolate points accented with unique patches of red, giving each kitten a striking, one-of-a-kind coat.
Lilac Tortie
soft lilac-grey points highlighted with unique patches of cream, creating a delicate and one-of-a-kind coat.
Eye Colour
All traditional Ragdolls have blue eyes. The depth of blue can vary from a very light, icy blue to a deep, rich sapphire. The scale below shows the typical range from lightest (1) to darkest (6).
While eye colour depth can be observed and compared using this scale, it is important to understand that eye colour cannot be guaranteed or selected at a specific level when purchasing a kitten. Ragdoll kittens often develop lighter eye colour initially, with depth and intensity continuing to change as they mature.
Our breeding program focuses on health, temperament, structure, and breed type. Eye colour is a naturally developing trait and may deepen over time, but it is not offered as a selectable or guaranteed characteristic.
How to Choose a Ragdoll Colour
Colour choice is purely aesthetic and does not affect temperament or health. At Ragroyalty Ragdolls, we recommend choosing kittens based on personality and compatibility first.
Contrast Preference
Seal, Blue, and Red offer strong contrast, while Chocolate, Lilac, and Cream are softer in appearance.
White Markings
Bi-Colour has the most white, Mitted has moderate, and Colourpoint has none.
Development
Colours deepen and patterns become clearer over the first 2–3 years of life.
Genetics Disclaimer
Coat colour, pattern, and eye colour are determined by genetics. While we identify colours and patterns accurately, the depth or intensity of coat colour and the shade of blue in the eyes may naturally develop as the kitten matures. These changes are natural and do not affect breed standard, health, or temperament.
Fun Facts
- Ragdolls are born all white and develop their colours and patterns over the first few weeks.
- Patterns and colours may slightly darken as the cat matures.
- Lilac, Red, and Cream Ragdolls are considered rarer and highly sought-after.
Gallery
Blue Tortie Mitted
Blue Bi-Colour
Lilac Colourpoint
Cream Mitted