What color are Jaguars ? The animal I saw was the light brown color of a mountain lion.
Jaguars go through a color change, depending on maturity and other factors. It’s called a melanomic phase, and even with the black coloration the spots can be seen if you are close enough. They are not chameleons changing their color. So, guess all that depends. The reports on jaguars have been verified.
You most likely saw a mountain lion. Check a wikipedia on the jaguar for photos and the color phase.