Brown-gray agouti: The individual hairs of this color of rabbit are blue at the base (closest to the skin) then medium tan, charcoal, and finally tan at the tip. Black otter: This pattern includes a black body with a lighter underside, hair may be orange tinted at the border of the black and lighter color. Black: Dark black.

Rabbit fur may come in a wide range of colors and patterns. Our guide dives into the 45 most common coat color combinations.

We’ll dive into the different color options, from classic black and brown to unique shades like lilac and chinchilla. We’ll also explore cool patterns like spots, stripes, and even harlequin markings!

When it comes to coat color, believe it or not, there are only two Fundamental Pigments: Black (eumelanin) & Yellow (red - phemelanin). The expressed color is a function of how much black or yellow pigment exists in the hair, which can change not only from hair to hair, but also along the length of a single hair.