Find your paint code
Where is the paint code on my car?
Most of the time, we can find your exact paint match by using your registration. This is the quickest and easiest way to order your car paint.
Occasionally, our database can’t find the car paint code information and you’ll have to tell us what it is, so we can match it exactly.
What does a paint code look like?
The paint code is typically 3-4 letters or numbers printed on a metal plate (the size of a wallet) or sticker. The codes will look something like:
- 1AB
- 3T3
- 41V
- KTV
- 268a
All modern vehicles will have their paint code on the bodywork somewhere, most commonly located on the door jamb, door frame or door hinge. However, there are several possible locations, depending on manufacturer.
- Boot lid
- Door jamb
- Door hinge
- Firewall
- Under the bonnet
- Glove box
- Spare wheel well
Where manufacturers locate your paint code
Manufacturers differ in where they place your paint code on your vehicle. Here are some of the most common.
Alfa Romeo
Alfa Romeo paint codes can be found in the door frame, boot lid or under the bonnet. They share paint codes with Fiat as they are owned by the same company. Paint codes typically comprise 3 numbers and sometimes have a letter on the end, like:
- 289
- 203
- 249
We can also match to the exact colour name, for example:
- New Rosso Alfa
- Blu Monte Carlo
- Bianco Banchisa
Audi
Audi paint codes can be found in the door frame, boot lid or under the bonnet. They are typically 3 digits in a combination of letters and numbers, plus a name, like:
- C9A Pure White
- A7W Reflex Silver
- P3G Flash Red
Audi shares some paint codes and colours with Volkswagen Group (VAG) and has some specific paint codes and names of its own, such as:
- S9R Glacier White
- Y7C Nardo Grey
- Z9Y Phantom Black Pearl
* Some unique Audi colours will not be listed on VAG results
BMW
BMW paint codes can be found in the door frame, boot lid or under the bonnet. BMW paint codes are typically 3 digits, either numbers or a combination of letters and numbers, like:
- 416
- A75
- 354
We can also match to the exact colour name, for example:
- Misano Blue
- Mineral White
- Black Sapphire
Citroen
Citroen paint codes (often shared with Peugeot ones) are usually found in the door hinge. They typically comprise 3 digits. They can be letters or numbers, like:
- KTV
- EWP
- 685
We can also match to the exact colour name, for example:
- Rouge Aden
- Banquis White / Blanc
- Shark Gris / Grey
Dacia
Dacia paint codes can be found in the door frame, boot lid or under the bonnet. Dacia is owned by the Renault Group and has the same straightforward format for paint codes – 5 digits starting with letters (typically TE) plus 3 final digits to indicate what is required for mixing, for example:
- TE369 Blanc Glacier
- TE21B Rosu Toreador Met
- TE61E Bleu Marine
In some cases, we can match to the colour name for Dacia car touch up paint; but typically we will need the code, which we can usually get from registration look-up.
Fiat
Fiat paint codes can be found in the boot lid or under the bonnet. They are always 3 numbers sometimes with a letter on the end, like:
- 111a
- 268
- 876b
We can also match to the exact colour name, for example:
- Avorio Pastello
- Beige Cappuccino Moccalatte
- Verde Lattementa
Ford
Ford paint codes can be found in the door frame, boot lid or under the bonnet. Ford tends to use colour names rather than paint codes, although there are often both present.
We can use either the paint code or the name to mix your exact colour touch up paint.
Names include:
- Shadow Black
- Deep Impact
- Moondust Silver
Honda
Honda paint codes can usually be found under the bonnet or inthe door hinge. They are typically 3-6 digits and a combination of letters and numbers, like:
- NH700M
- B568M
- R81
We can also match to the exact colour name, for example:
- Alabaster Silver
- Azure Blue
- Milano Red
Hyundai
Hyundai paint codes can be found in the door frame, boot lid or under the bonnet. They typically have a code and an exact colour name we can match when mixing. The codes are usually 2/ 3 digits. Code examples include:
- N5F Star Dust
- PSW Polar White
- X3U Morning Glory
- X5B Phantom Black
Hyundai and Kia are sister companies and sometimes share paint codes, for example:
- Infra Red AA1
- UD clear white
Jaguar
Jaguar paint codes can be found in the door jamb and share paint codes with Land Rover as they are owned by the same company. They are usually 3-4 digits and can be all letters, all numbers or a mix of both. Code examples include:
- 1AT
- PEF
- 2201
We can also match to the exact colour name, for example:
- Caesium blue
- Italian Racing Red
- Polaris white
Kia
Kia paint codes can be found in the door frame, boot lid or under the bonnet. Kia paints usually have a code and colour name, and we can match to either. Codes are usually 2-3 digits letters and numbers; for example:
- WD Casa White
- HW2 Deluxe White Pearl
- H8G Dark Penta Met
Kia and Hyundai are sister companies and sometimes share paint codes, for example:
- Infra Red AA1
- UD clear white
Land Rover
Land Rover codes can be found in the door jamb. They usually start with LRC and then either 3 or 4 digits, which can be letters or numbers. They often share the same codes with Jaguars. Code examples include:
- 1AF
- 820
- JHB
We can also match to the exact colour name, for example:
- Santorini Black
- Yulong White
- Stornoway Grey
Lexus
Lexus paint codes can be found in the door frame, boot lid or under the bonnet. Lexus doesn’t provide paint codes through registration look-up, so we ask customers to provide codes or colour names, or we require main dealer confirmation.
On Lexus, the paint code always starts C/TR and are 3 digits, a mix of letters and numbers, like:
- 3T3
- 1F7
- 070
We can also match to the exact colour name, for example:
- Super White
- Obsidian Black
- Super Red
Mazda
Mazda paint codes do not come through from registration look-up, so we ask customers to provide the code or colour name. Mazda paint codes can be found in the door frame, boot lid or under the bonnet. They are usually 2-3 digits a combination of letters and numbers, like:
- 36V
- 42M
- SU
We can also match to the exact colour name, for example:
- Soul Red Crystal
- Meteor Grey
- Sunlight Silver
Mercedes
Mercedes paint codes can be found in the door frame, boot lid or under the bonnet. They are typically 3 numbers, like:
- 359
- 792
- 650
We can also match to the exact colour name, for example:
- Obsidian Schwarz
- Mountain Grau
- Jupiter Rot
Mini
Mini paint codes can be found in the door frame, boot lid or under the bonnet. Since 2000, Mini has been owned by BMW and as such they share paint codes. We can match your colour to either exact name or paint code, for example
- C2K Melting Silver
- 850 Pepper/Old English White
When it comes to the iconic original Minis, they use British Leyland or Rover paint codes and colour names including:
- CAQ Nightfire Red
- NNX Old English White
- (The iconic!) HAM British Racing Green
Mitsubishi
Mitsubishi paint codes can be found under the bonnet. They are usually 3 digits, a combination of letters and numbers, like:
- A19
- A66
- W09
We can also match to the exact colour name, for example:
- Silver Met
- Cool Silver Met
- Summit White
Nissan
Nissan paint codes can be found in the door jamb or under the bonnet. They are usually 3 digits and can be all letters, all numbers or a mix of both, like:
- KAD
- KYO
- B20
Peugeot
Peugeot paint codes are usually located in the door jamb or door hinge. They are often shared with Citroen ones and typically comprise 3 digits as letters and numbers, like:
- KTV
- EWP
- 685
We can also match to the exact colour name, for example:
- Rouge Aden
- Banquis White / Blanc
- Shark Gris / Grey
Porsche
Porsche paint codes can be found in the door frame, boot lid or under the bonnet. They are typically 3 digits in a combination of letters and numbers, plus a name, like:
- C9A Pure White
- A7W Reflex Silver
- P3G Flash Red
Porsche shares some paint codes and colours with Volkswagen Group (VAG) and has some specific paint codes and names of its own, such as:
- M3A Indischrot/Guards Red
- M9A Crayon Grey
- M7Z GT/Sport Silver
- M7S Agate Grey
* Some unique Porsche colours will not be listed on VAG results
Renault
Renault paint codes can be found in the door frame, boot lid or under the bonnet. The Renault group incorporates Dacia and has a straightforward format for paint codes – 5 digits starting with letters (typically TE) plus 3 final digits to indicate what is required for mixing, for example:
- TENNP Rouge Flame/ Flame Nacre
- TEGNE Diamond Black
- TED16 Ivory
- OV369 Blanc Glacier
In some cases, we can match to the colour name for Renault car touch up paint; but typically we will need the code, which we can usually get from registration look-up.
Seat/Skoda
Seat and Skoda paint codes can be found in the door frame, boot lid or under the bonnet. They are usually 3 digits including letters and numbers, plus a name. They share core car paint colours with Volkswagen Group (VAG), like:
- A7W Reflex Silver
- P3G Flash Red
- I7F Urano Grey
Seat and Skoda also have some colours and codes of their own, including:
- LF5W
- 8X Madra/Race Blue
- K5 Tungsten Silver
* Some unique Seat and Skoda colours will not be listed on VAG results
Suzuki
Suzuki paint codes can be found under the bonnet or in the door jamb. They are usually 3 digits, and can be either all letters (usually including a Z) or a mix of letters and numbers, like:
- ZWP
- ZCE
- Z7T
- 26U
We can also match to the exact colour name, for example:
- Silky Silver
- Fervent Red
- Sunlight Copper
Toyota
Toyota paint codes can be found in the door frame, boot lid or under the bonnet. Toyota doesn’t provide paint codes through registration look-up, so we ask customers to provide codes or colour names, or we require main dealer confirmation.
On Toyotas, the paint code always starts C/TR and are 3 digits, a mix of letters and numbers, like:
- 3T3
- 1F7
- 070
We can also match to the exact colour name, for example:
- Barcelona Red
- Magnetic Grey
- Night time Black
Vauxhall
Vauxhall (also known as Opel) codes can be found under the bonnet or in the door jamb. They usually comprise 3 digits which can be a combination of letters and number, like:
- GAZ
- 40R
- 547
We can also match to the exact colour name, for example:
- Pull Me Over Red
- Switchblade Silver
- Agean Blue
VAG (Volkswagen Group) - Audi, Seat, Skoda, VW, Porsche
VAG consists of 12 brands in total - including favourites like Audi, Seat, Skoda, Porsche and obviously Volkswagen. We can mix colour matched paint for all these brands.
Paint codes for vehicles in the VAG can be found in the door frame, boot lid or under the bonnet. There are a lot of shared paint codes across the group and popular colours that cross all marques. In some instances, the code will differ between Seat, Skoda and VW, for example, but the colour will be the same.
To illustrate this:
- Candy Weiss has a code of B9A as well as 9P and 9021
- 8T, F3K and 8530 are all Corrida Rot/Red
- 4K, 9202 and LF8H are Cappuccino Beige
Popular Volkswagen codes and colour names include:
- C9Z Basalt Schwarz/ Black Magic
- C9X Deep Black
- C9A Pure White
- A7W Reflex Silver
- P3G Flash Red
- I7F Urano Grey
As well as sharing popular colours with VW, Audi have some of their own specific paint codes and colour names, including:
- S9R Glacier White
- Y9C Ibis White
- Y7C Nardo Grey
- Z9Y Phantom Black Pearl
Skoda and Seat share the core VW colours and often have their own code for the same colour, as well as some of their own, including:
- LF5W
- 8X Madra/Race Blue
- K5 Tungsten Silver
As well as sharing the popular VW colours, Porsche has some of its own iconic colours as well including:
- M3A Indischrot/Guards Red
- M9A crayon Grey
- M7Z GT/ Sport Silver
- M7S Agate Grey
* Some unique marque colours will not be listed on VAG results
Other places you can find your paint code
You’ll also be able to find your paint code or colour name in your vehicle’s handbook or paperwork.
Failing that, you can contact your main dealer using your registration or VIN (vehicle identification number).
Use the exact colour name
For some vehicles , we can match your paint off colour name - with Fords, for example, we can find all colours by name including:
- Frozen White
- Sparkling Silver
- Race Red
Please note, it has to be the exact manufacturer's colour name, not just the DVLA registered (the DVLA only registers if it’s blue or silver and so on).
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