Rare Colors of Maine Coons . While Maine Coons are renowned for their majestic appearance and calm demeanor, they also come in a wide variety of stunning and unique colors. One of the rarest and most coveted colorations of Maine Coons is the silver smoke. Do Maine Coons change in color? YES, the coloration of a kitten does subtly change as they grow into their color/pattern. The orange Maine Coon cat, sometimes called ginger, is officially known as red. A solid orange Maine Coon with no other colors present is not as rare as you would think. Orange smoke (Technically red smoke) is more desirable What color combinations are popular among maine coon cats? Popular color combinations for Maine Coon cats include black, silver, and red tabbies, as well as blue-silver tabbies, brown tabbies, and smoke tabbies. Maine Coons can also have solid-colored coats, including black, blue, cream, and red. 07M3Hkx.