Paint code reference cards and color swatches

Color code guide

Nissan Paint Color Codes

818 factory colors across 42 models, model years 1979 to 2026. Find your Nissan paint code by model and year.

Nissan has 818 factory paint colors on record across 42 model groups, with model years running from 1979 to 2026. Pick your model below to see every color that was offered for it, together with the official paint code and the years it was available.

Every Nissan carries its paint code on a label somewhere on the vehicle. Once you know the code you can order matching touch-up paint or give it to a body shop. Confirm it against your VIN before you buy anything.

Find your Nissan model

Most widely used Nissan factory colors

These colors appear across the most models. Codes in the last column are the main factory code; alternates for the same color are listed on each model page.

ColorPaint codeModel yearsModels
Super Black KH3 1989–2026 31
Brilliant Silver K23 2003–2026 23
Cayenne Red NAH 1996–2021 21
Gun KAD 2009–2025 21
Pearl White QAB 2016–2025 20
Gun Metal KAD 2018–2026 20
Airstream K23 2005–2011 20
Deep Blue RAY 1986–2025 19
Glacier White QAK 2002–2026 19
White Pearl QAB 2003–2015 19
Moonlight White QAA 2008–2016 15
Radiant Silver K12 2007–2011 15
Thunder Black 505 1980–1990 14
Majestic Blue BW9 2007–2008 14
Alpine White 805 1980–1983 13
Diamond Mist 663 1980–1983 13

Swatches are approximate screen colors picked from the color name. The paint code is the real identifier.

Where to find your Nissan paint code

Start with the driver's door jamb: most manufacturers print a label there that includes the paint code, often marked paint, color, ext or similar, sometimes next to a separate trim code. If it is not there, check the glovebox, the trunk area, and under the hood on the radiator support or strut tower.

If the label is missing or unreadable, a dealer parts department can decode your VIN to recover the original factory color. Read the code exactly as printed, and remember that some colors have several codes: the first one listed on this site is the main factory code, and the others are variants recorded for the same color.

Ordering touch-up paint for your Nissan

Order by paint code, never by color name alone: the same name can cover different formulations from year to year. For anything bigger than a small chip, have the shop test-spray the mixed paint on a card and compare it to your car in daylight, because sun exposure and age can shift how your existing paint looks compared to a fresh batch of the same code.

Other makes

Color names, codes and model-year ranges come from public reference listings (chiefly ChipFixx) and may contain gaps or errors. Always verify against your vehicle's label or VIN before ordering paint. Spot a mistake? Let us know.