Varnish Roan is a white marking that covers the body in irregular, speckled white.
Unlike Roan, Varnish can appear anywhere on the horse and is irregular in density, often with patches of base coat showing through on the neck, cheeks, shoulders, and hindquarters.
Spots of base color can show through Varnish Roan in a pattern that resembles Blanket or Leopard.

Genotype: LpLp
Locus:  Varnish Roan is part of the Leopard Complex group of patterns, along with Snowflake, Snowcap, Blanket, Leopard and Fewspot.

• Coat: Varnish Roan is a white marking.
• Mane and Tail: Not affected, mostly. White roots are acceptable.
• Skin: May cause pink speckled skin.
• Eyes: Not affected.
• Hooves: May cause tan-striped hooves.

Range:

• Minimum: A speckled white patch that covers the hindquarters and barrel, with irregular lightening and texture that differentiates it from Snowcap or Blanket.
• Maximum: A white "varnish" over the body that is patchy/speckled at the tops of the legs, the neck, the cheeks, and the top of the muzzle.  Speckles or spots of base coat may show through.