BMW paint color codes since 1960

[Artemis]

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BMW paint color codes since 1960 (last update: April 16, 2026):

• white: here (1005 results)
• silver: here (1169 results)
• gray: here (2479 results)
• black: here (1413 results)
• yellow: here (174 results)
• gold: here (35 results)
• brown: here (861 results)
• orange: here (200 results)
• red: here (1110 results)
• purple: here (139 results)
• blue: here (2274 results)
• green: here (898 results)

Source: here

Example (Feb 15, 2020): 'Techno Violet' in the 'Purple' section = BMW paint color code '299' (1996-1997):

[chassis]

Cool site, thanks. All manufacturers' paint codes can be searched there.

[GOLFFRR]

your welcome for Grigio Medio

[BMWDriverX]

Paint code for the Nardo Grey bmw uses?

[m3zeke]

(Ex) car

[SpenceRx]

Handy links

[Stronie]

I couldn't find Atlantis Metallic ?

[Brasko]

Interesting how there are different codes for Laguna Seca Blue depending on the year and model of the vehicle.

Looks like they switched to a different paint codes in 2018. I wonder if the issues they were having with individual LSB paint orders sparked the changed.

[garretgrant0]

i couldnt find my color, frozen white, for my e92

[Artemis]

Originally Posted by GOLFFRR

your welcome for Grigio Medio

Grigio Medio:



On a BMW through BMW Individual: see for example here and here (your BMW M4 ).

[Artemis]

Originally Posted by BMWDriverX

Paint code for the Nardo Grey bmw uses?

Nardo Gray:



On a BMW through BMW Individual: see for example here and here.

[0-60Motorsports]

Thanks for posting this. Very useful.

[Artemis]

Originally Posted by Stronie

I couldn't find Atlantis Metallic ?

Atlantis Blue (metallic):



On a BMW: see for example here and here.

[Artemis]

Originally Posted by garretgrant0

i couldnt find my color, frozen white, for my e92

Frozen Bright White - Frozen Brilliant White:



On a BMW: see for example here and here.

[Artemis]

Originally Posted by SpenceRx

Handy links

Estoril Blau - Estoril Blue:



On a BMW: see for example here.

[GOLFFRR]

Originally Posted by Artemis

Grigio Medio:

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On a BMW through BMW Individual: see here and here (your BMW M4 ).

first BMW to have it. We paid the extra RD for it but worth it. It was a great color on the Ms

[SickFinga]

Originally Posted by Artemis

Example: 'Techno Violet' in the 'Purple' section = BMW paint color code '299' (1996-1997):

The years are not exactly accurate. Techno Violet first appeared on E34 in June 1994 and was used on E36 until mid-1999.

[IrishCoffee]

Originally Posted by Stronie

I couldn't find Atlantis Metallic ?

You mean Atlantic blue?

Oh wait... bad flashbacks of that individual build ED disaster

[Artemis]

Originally Posted by IrishCoffee

You mean Atlantic blue?
Oh wait... bad flashbacks of that individual build ED disaster

Oh yes, that story of the unlucky E92 M3 owner taking delivery at Welt back in 2013 (European Delivery) - what a difference 1 letter makes:

"At 10:40 I find myself back in the lounge, watching all the happy people accept their new vehicles. At this point, I notice a US-spec M3 (judging by the reflectors in the bumper) and think "Wow, someone has an Atlantic blue M3 on the same day as my Atlantis Blue". Oh no no no no no..... it hits me. THAT IS MY CAR!
I RUN to my laptop and check all my paperwork/emails. YES, they all say Atlantis Blue. Before I had narrowed it down to the final color choice, it even mentioned the paint code in earlier emails."
(see https://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=842479)

See also here ("Forum Trashes BMW Owner Who Had M3 Delivered In Wrong Shade Of Blue").

[Stronie]

Originally Posted by Artemis

Atlantis Blue (metallic):

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On a BMW: see for example here and here.

That's the color but blue is not the official color name. "Atlantis Metallic"

[chris719]

Originally Posted by Stronie

That's the color but blue is not the official color name. "Atlantis Metallic"

Exactly - this is how that guy got into the unfortunate situation in the first place probably. Someone saw Atlantis Blue and corrected to the one-letter-off Atlantic Blue. Paint code always best, but does help to leave the Blue off .

Actually, I'm confused because I thought it was "Atlantis Metallic" too, paint code 399. I see a lot of Atlantis Blue references in that Color Code list but maybe they are all wrong or it changed.

[Chamberlin]

My favorite BMW color of all time is missing, Ägäischesblau Metallic, (Aegaeischblau Metallic/Aegean Blue Metallic, code 336). BASF FQ 95-3568.