Where is my Paint Code?

Where can I locate the paint code for my vehicle?

In many cases, we can swiftly identify the exact paint match for your car by using your registration number, making it the simplest and most convenient method to order your car paint.

On rare occasions, our database might not have access to the paint code details for your car. In such instances, we'll rely on you to provide us with this information so that we can precisely match your paint.

What does a paint code typically resemble?

The paint code typically consists of 3-4 letters or numbers and can be found on a metal plate, roughly the size of a wallet, or on a sticker. These codes will be in a format similar to:

1AB
3T3
41V
KTV
268a

For most modern vehicles, the paint code can be located somewhere on the vehicle's bodywork, most commonly on the door jamb, door frame, or door hinge. However, depending on the manufacturer, there are various possible locations, which may include:

- Boot lid
- Door jamb
- Door hinge
- Firewall
- Under the bonnet
- Glove box
- Spare wheel well

 

 

Certainly, here's the information about different car brands and their paint codes and color names:

**Alfa Romeo**
- Paint codes for Alfa Romeo can be located in the door frame, boot lid, or under the bonnet. These codes may be shared with Fiat, as both brands are owned by the same company. Alfa Romeo paint codes typically consist of three numbers and sometimes end with a letter, such as:
- 289
- 203
- 249
- You can also match the exact color name, for example:
- New Rosso Alfa
- Blu Monte Carlo
- Bianco Banchisa
- You can search for your Alfa Romeo color using these codes.

**Audi**
- Audi paint codes can be found in the door frame, boot lid, or under the bonnet. They typically consist of three digits, a combination of letters and numbers, along with a color name, such as:
- C9A Pure White
- A7W Reflex Silver
- P3G Flash Red
- Audi shares some paint codes and colors with Volkswagen Group (VAG) but also has its specific codes and names, like:
- S9R Glacier White
- Y7C Nardo Grey
- Z9Y Phantom Black Pearl
- You can search for your Audi color using these codes.

**BMW**
- BMW paint codes can be found in the door frame, boot lid, or under the bonnet. These codes typically consist of three digits, which can be numbers or a combination of letters and numbers, such as:
- 416
- A75
- 354
- You can also match to the exact color name, for example:
- Misano Blue
- Mineral White
- Black Sapphire
- You can search for your BMW color using these codes.

**Citroen**
- Citroen paint codes (often shared with Peugeot) are usually located in the door hinge. These codes typically comprise three digits, which can be letters or numbers, such as:
- KTV
- EWP
- 685
- You can also match to the exact color 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 a format for paint codes consisting of five digits starting with letters (typically TE) plus three final digits, indicating the mix, such as:
- TE369 Blanc Glacier
- TE21B Rosu Toreador Met
- TE61E Bleu Marine
- In some cases, you can match to the color name for Dacia car touch-up paint, but typically you will need the code.

**Fiat**
- Fiat paint codes can be found in the boot lid or under the bonnet. They always consist of three numbers, sometimes with a letter at the end, such as:
- 111a
- 268
- 876b
- You can also match to the exact color 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 color names rather than paint codes, although both may be present.

**Honda**
- Honda paint codes can usually be found under the bonnet or in the door hinge. They typically consist of 3-6 digits, a combination of letters and numbers, such as:
- NH700M
- B568M
- R81
- You can also match to the exact color 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 color name. The codes are usually 2-3 digits, including letters and numbers, such as:
- N5F Star Dust
- PSW Polar White
- X3U Morning Glory

**Jaguar**
- Jaguar paint codes can be found in the door jamb and share 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, such as:
- 1AT
- PEF
- 2201
- You can also match to the exact color 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 a color name, and you can match to either. Codes are usually 2-3 digits, including letters and numbers, such as:
- WD Casa White
- HW2 Deluxe White Pearl
- H8G Dark Penta Met

**Land Rover**
- Land Rover paint codes can be found in the door jamb. They usually start with LRC and then have either 3 or 4 digits, which can be letters or numbers. They often share the same codes with Jaguars, such as:
- 1AF
- 820
- JHB

**Lexus**
- Lexus paint codes can be found in the door frame, boot lid, or under the bonnet. Lexus paint codes always start with C/TR and are 3 digits, a mix of letters and numbers, such as:
- 3T3
- 1F7
- 070

**Mazda**
- Mazda paint codes do not come through from registration look-up, so customers need to provide the code or color 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, such as:
- 36V
- 42M
- SU

**Mercedes**
- Mercedes paint codes can be found in the door frame, boot lid, or under the bonnet. They typically consist of three numbers, such as:
- 359
- 792
- 650

**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 shares paint codes. You can match your Mini's color to either the exact name or the paint code.

**Mitsubishi**
- Mitsubishi paint codes can be found under the bonnet. They are usually 3 digits, a combination of letters and numbers, such as:
- A19
- A66
- W09

**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, such as:
- KAD
- KYO
- B20



**Peugeot**
- Peugeot paint codes are usually located in the door jamb or door hinge. They often share codes with Citroen and typically consist of 3 digits as letters and numbers, such as:
- KTV
- EWP
- 685

**Porsche**
- Porsche paint codes can be found in the door frame, boot lid, or under the bonnet. They typically consist of three digits in a combination of letters and numbers, along with a name, such as:
- C9A Pure White
- A7W Reflex Silver
- P3G Flash Red

**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 format for paint codes consisting of five digits starting with letters (typically TE) plus three final digits to indicate the mix.

**Seat/Skoda**
- Seat and Skoda paint codes can be found in the door frame, boot lid, or under the bonnet. They typically consist of three digits, including letters and numbers, along with a name.

**Suzuki**
- Suzuki paint codes can be found under the bonnet or in the door jamb. They are usually three digits, and can be either all letters (usually including a Z) or a mix of letters and numbers.

**Toyota**
- Toyota paint codes can be found in the door frame, boot lid, or under the bonnet. On Toyotas, the paint code always starts C/TR and consists of three digits, a mix of letters and numbers.

**Vauxhall**
- Vauxhall paint codes can be found under the bonnet or in the door jamb. They usually consist of three digits, which can be a combination of letters and numbers.

**VAG (Volkswagen Group) - Audi, Seat, Skoda, VW, Porsche**
- VAG consists of 12 brands, including Audi, Seat, Skoda, VW, and Porsche. Paint codes for vehicles in the VAG can be found in the door frame, boot lid, or under the bonnet. There are shared paint codes across the group and popular colors that cross all marques. Some marques have their specific codes and names.

Please note that some unique colors for certain brands may not be listed in registration look-up results.