tuxedo pattern

Black-and-white markings

A tuxedo pattern is a coat coloring in cats and other animals where most of the body is dark (usually black) with white patches on the chest, paws, and sometimes face—resembling formal evening wear.

The pattern occurs in domestic cats, dogs, and some birds: Our tuxedo cat looks like he's always dressed for a party.

Related
  • bicolorHaving two distinct shades
  • catSmall furry housepet
  • blackDarkest possible hue
  • whiteAbsence of pigment
  • formalFollowing strict protocol

formal wear · dress code · bow tie · markings · chest · paws · whiskers · dapper · coat · feline · socks · bib · patches · elegant · kitty · black and white · vest · contrast

Opposites
coat color distribution

tuxedo patternmonochrome

Single-color rendering

piebald · colorpoint · harlequin pattern · calico

pattern complexity

tuxedo patternsolid

Firm matter state

self · tabby pattern · brindle · tortoiseshell · merle

Family

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Familiarity
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Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G