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!

Rabbit fur color is determined by a series of genes that code for different pigments and patterns. The main pigments that contribute to rabbit coat color are eumelanin (black/brown) and pheomelanin (red/yellow).