Lilac Agouti

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Other names: Lynx
Genetics: A non-agouti rat with two copies of the chocolate gene, two copies of the blue gene, and one copy of the red eye dilute gene (A-ddbbRr). Some also are (or carry) English mink on top of this.
Description: To be an attractive blend of dove grey ticking over a medium fawn. Undercolour pale grey. Ears and tail to be covered in grey hairs. Pinky tinge desirable, blue tinge a fault. Eyes very dark ruby to black.
Status: This colour is standardised in UK rat clubs with the name Lilac Agouti