Automotive Paint Code Finder & Color Database
Select your vehicle manufacturer to view official factory paint codes, color swatches, and door sticker label locations.
Vehicle Manufacturers
Toyota
Driver side door jamb on the manufacturer certification sticker. Look for 'C/TR' followed by the 3-character paint code (e.g. C/TR: 040/FC20).
Ford
Safety Compliance Certification label on the driver door jamb. Look for the label marked 'EXT PNT' followed by a 2-character code (e.g., EXT PNT: YZ).
Chevrolet
Service Parts Identification (SPID) sticker in the glove box, spare tire well, or driver door jamb. Look for 'BC/CC' followed by 'U' and 4 digits (e.g. U8624).
Honda
Driver side door latch pillar or door edge certification label. Look for the label marked 'COLOR CODE' at the bottom (e.g., NH-731P).
Tesla
Vehicle certification sticker located on the driver side B-pillar door post, marked under 'PAINT'.
BMW
Driver side B-pillar sticker or passenger side suspension turret under the hood. Displays color name in German/English and a 3-character code (e.g. 300 / Alpinweiss).
Why Paint Codes Are Located on Separate Vehicle Labels
While the 17-digit VIN encodes body style and drivetrain specifications, automotive assembly plants spray vehicles with dozens of seasonal exterior paint mixtures and multi-coat pearl finishes that change year-over-year. Consequently, manufacturers stamp paint color formulations on dedicated door jamb certification labels or glovebox service tags.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. The standard 17-character VIN does not directly encode the exterior paint color code. Instead, the vehicle identification number decodes general body style and trim, while the exact OEM paint code is stamped on a separate service parts placard or federal certification label on the door jamb.
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