Blue Maine Coon Cat: Colors, Size, Price and Care
A blue Maine Coon cat is a Maine Coon with a soft, smoky gray coat that breeders call “blue.” It has all the size, gentleness and fluff of the gentle giant, wrapped in one of the breed’s most striking colors. Here is everything you need to know before you bring one home.
What Is a Blue Maine Coon Cat?
A blue Maine Coon is not a separate breed. It is a purebred Maine Coon whose coat color is officially called blue, a cool slate-gray shade that can look almost lavender in some light. Cat registries such as the CFA and TICA accept blue as a standard Maine Coon color.
The Maine Coon itself is one of the oldest natural breeds in North America. It developed in the state of Maine, where its thick, water-resistant coat, tufted ears and huge bushy tail helped it survive cold winters. The CFA officially recognized the breed in 1976.
Today, the blue Maine Coon is one of the most searched-for colors, thanks to its calm look and photogenic coat.
A solid blue coat paired with warm gold eyes.
Why Is a Blue Maine Coon Blue?
Blue is a “diluted” version of black. It comes from a recessive dilute gene that spreads pigment more loosely along each hair, so black turns soft gray. Because the gene is recessive, a kitten must get one copy from each parent to be blue. Two black parents that both carry the gene can still have blue kittens.
Types of Blue Maine Coon
Blue can appear in several patterns. These are the ones you will see most often:
Solid Blue Maine Coon
One even shade of gray-blue from root to tip, with no stripes. Solid blue Maine Coons have a clean, elegant look.
Blue Smoke Maine Coon
The hairs are white at the root and blue at the tip. When the cat moves, the pale undercoat flashes through like smoke.
Blue Tabby Maine Coon
Darker blue stripes or swirls on a lighter cream-blue base, often with the classic “M” marking on the forehead.
Blue Silver Tabby
Blue tabby markings on a bright silver base. It is one of the most eye-catching Maine Coon colors.
Blue and White
Any blue pattern with white patches on the chest, paws or face, often called a bicolor.
Blue Cream
A soft mix of blue and cream patches. Like tortoiseshell cats, blue creams are almost always female.
Blue Maine Coons are true gentle giants.
Blue Maine Coon Size and Appearance
Color does not change size. A blue Maine Coon grows just as big as any other Maine Coon, and it keeps growing slowly until it is 3 to 5 years old.
- Males: usually 13 to 18 lb, some even more
- Females: usually 8 to 12 lb
- Length: up to about 40 inches including the tail
- Eyes: gold, green, copper or green-gold
Look for a square muzzle, large tufted ears, a long rectangular body and a plume-like tail. Blue eyes are not standard for blue Maine Coons; they appear only in white or bicolor cats.
Blue Maine Coon Personality
Blue Maine Coons are friendly, patient and smart. They tend to follow their people from room to room, chat with soft chirps and trills, and get along well with children, other cats and cat-friendly dogs.
Many love water and enjoy games of fetch. They are playful well into adulthood but rarely demanding, which makes them a great fit for families and first-time owners.
Calm, curious and great with families.
Blue Maine Coon Price
The price of a blue Maine Coon kitten depends on the breeder, bloodline and pattern. Typical US prices look like this:
| Type | Typical price (USA) |
|---|---|
| Pet-quality blue Maine Coon kitten | $1,500–$3,000 |
| Blue smoke or blue silver | $2,000–$4,000 |
| Show-quality kitten | $3,000–$4,500+ |
| Rescue or adult retiree | $100–$600 |
Prices are estimates and vary by region. Always budget for food, vet care, insurance and a large, sturdy cat tree.
Blue Maine Coon Care and Health
Tip: A blue Maine Coon kitten should go home at 12 to 16 weeks with vaccinations, a microchip, registration papers and a written health guarantee.
Blue Maine Coon Kitten: What to Expect
A blue Maine Coon kitten often looks a little different from the adult it will become. Young kittens can show faint “ghost” tabby stripes that fade as the coat matures, and the blue shade may deepen or lighten during the first year. Eye color also changes: all kittens start with blue eyes, which slowly turn gold, copper or green between about 6 weeks and 4 months.
Ask to see the kitten’s parents. A blue smoke Maine Coon, for example, may not show its smoky undercoat clearly until it is several months old, so the parents’ coats give you the best clue to how your kitten will look as an adult.
Blue Maine Coon FAQs
Are blue Maine Coons rare?
Blue is less common than brown tabby, but it is a standard, recognized Maine Coon color. Solid blue and blue smoke kittens can take longer to find.
How much is a blue Maine Coon kitten?
In the US, a pet-quality blue Maine Coon kitten usually costs about $1,500 to $3,000. Blue smoke, blue silver and show-quality kittens can cost $4,000 or more.
What eye color do blue Maine Coons have?
Usually gold, copper, green or green-gold. Blue eyes appear only in white or bicolor Maine Coons.
Is a blue Maine Coon the same as a gray Maine Coon?
Yes. In cat genetics, the soft gray color is called blue. It is a diluted form of black.
How big do blue Maine Coons get?
Males usually weigh 13 to 18 lb and females 8 to 12 lb, the same as any other Maine Coon.
Final Thoughts
A blue Maine Coon cat brings together a gorgeous smoky coat and one of the friendliest personalities in the cat world. Whether you fall for a solid blue, blue smoke or blue tabby, choose a health-tested kitten from a registered breeder. For more breed and color guides, keep exploring Bengal Cat Info.