2016 - 2019 CFA Bengal Standard for BLUE MELANISTIC COLOR (AOV):

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Ground color is an even blue, ranging from blue-gray to dep slate gray.  Underside and chest will be uniform to body color.  Markings will be faint to ghost like.  Color around eyes, temples, and muzzle is blue.  Skin pigment around eyes, nose, and lips is blue to slate gray.   NOSE LEATHER:  Dark Blue or rose.  PAW PADS:  Dark blue to slate gray, may have rosy undertones.  EYE COLOR:  Green, gold, or hazel.