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

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Ground color is jet black, with sound color throughout coat.  Underside and chest will be jet black as the ground color.  No warm tones should be present.  Markings will be faint to ghost like.  Color around the eyes, temples, and muzzle is black.  Skin pigment around eyes, nose, and lips is black.  NOSE LEATHER:  Black.  PAW PADS:  Black.  EYE COLOR:  Green, gold, or hazel.