Guide to Cat Coat Colors and Patterns

Van/Van Bi-color/Harlequin/Seychelles Group

Van Pattern is also called Grade 8 - Grade 9 Piebald. It is the most extreme of the 'Seychelles' patterns, comprising patches on head at base of each ear; tail same color as patches, often with darker rings because red and cream are not true solid colors. Van Bi-Colors & Harlequins have additional markings on legs, one or two small patches on body. Beware: in Turkey, the term Turkish Van does not refer to a patterned cat!! The Seychellois is a Van-pattern cat of oriental type.

• Seychellois Patterns
• Seychellois Neuvieme: white, colored tail & head splashes
• Seychellois Huitieme: has additional leg splashes
• Seychellois Septieme: has leg & with body splashes

Colors of Van-Pattern Cats

• Auburn and White: original Turkish Van breed color - red-tabby markings
• Black and White: black markings
• Blue and White: ash gray markings
• Cream and White: dilute of auburn - cream-tabby markings
• Tortoiseshell and White: tortie/blue-cream markings
• Tabby and White: any color tabby markings

Other colors are being developed in Van pattern cats. In theory any solid, tabby or tortie color can occur in the Van pattern.

Mitted & Ragdoll Color Patterns