Bi-color distribution should be any solid color and white. There shouldn't be more than two-thirds of the coat black and not more than half should be white. Face should be patched with black and white. Generally, a solid black Maine Coon's coat should have a dense coal black color, sound from roots to tip of fur. It should be free from any tinge of rust on tips or smoke undercoat.
Nose leather is black.
Paw pads are black or brown.