Appearance
The Korat's unusual color is actually a silver-tipped blue that appears to shimmer. The Thais refer to this color as "rain-cloud gray," and the shimmer as "sea foam." This cat has a single coat that is short, with roots of a lighter silver blue. The hair shaft color increases to deeper blue and the tips are silver, especially on the muzzle and toes. This is the only color accepted for a Korat. The eyes are large and peridot green in an adult cat, but kittens have amber or golden-green eye colored eyes which gradually change as they become adults, at two to four years.[2]
Although it is rare, Korats occasionally have striking or faint white markings or spots or even very faint gray stripes. Sometimes these spots increase in size with age. These are seen as flaws, and the cats are not allowed to be displayed in cat shows. However, it has no effect on their personality or health.