Nissan Maxima Paint Codes and Colors (1982 to 2023)

The Nissan Maxima has 130 factory paint colors on record between 1982 and 2023. Choose your model year below to see what was offered that year, then match the paint code printed on your vehicle's label against the table.

Nissan Maxima paint colors and codes

130 colors · tap a row for the code details and how to get the paint

Color	Paint code	Model years
Airstream	`K23`	2008–2011
Alpine White	`805`	1982
Arctic White	`QN0`	1996–1998
Autumn Brown	`CK1`	1992
Aztec Red	`AG2`	1990–1993
Black Burgundy	`LG0`	1988
Black Emerald	`DJ2`	1993–1995
Blue Cobalt	`BM1`	1995
Blue Mist	`106`	1984–1986
Bordeaux Black	`GAB`	2016–2017
Brilliant Silver	`K23`also: KY0	2003, 2012–2023
Burgundy	`AH2`	1989–1992
Burgundy Mist	`011`	1982–1983
Cadet Blue	`109`	1983
Cadet Blue Gray	`109`	1984
Cameo Beige	`928`	1982–1983
Carmine Red	`AR2`	1999
Carnelian Red	`NBM`	2018–2021
Cayenne Red	`NAH`	2017
Chamois	`EY1`	2004
Champagne Pearl	`656`	1988
Charcoal	`KV3`also: KH2	1989–1994, 2003
Cherry Red	`AH3`	1992
China Copper	`CAY`	2018
Concord Mist	`LS6`	1997
Coulis Red	`NAW`	2016–2017
Cream	`929`	1982
Crimson Black	`GAD`	2013–2015
Cypress	`DP0`	1996–1998
Dark Blue	`BW9`also: 232	1985–1986, 2003–2006
Dark Brown	`015`	1982–1983
Dark Gray	`463`	1986
Dark Midnight Blue	`BW9`	2002
Dark Pewter	`418`also: 218	1985–1988
Dark Red	`329`	1986–1988
Dark Slate	`KBC`also: K50	2007–2010, 2013
Deep Blue	`RAY`	2016–2017, 2019–2023
Deep Blue Pearl	`RAY`	2018
Deep Evergreen	`DP0`	1999
Diamond Mist	`663`	1982
Forged Bronze	`CAT`	2016–2017
Fox Silver	`028`	1983–1984
French Beige	`029`	1982
Glacier	`QAB`	2014
Glacier White	`QAK`also: QX1	2002, 2017
Granite	`KN6`	1995–1996
Graphite Gray	`KV3`	2002
Gray Lustre	`KV3`	2001
Green Gray Lustre	`KV3`	2000
Gun	`KAD`	2014–2017, 2022–2023
Gun Metal	`KAD`	2018–2021
Icelandic Aspen White	`QT1`	2001
Java	`CAJ`	2012–2015
Lakeshore Blue	`BT4`	1999
Light Beige	`449`	1986–1987
Light Blue	`BV3`also: 841	1982–1983, 2000
Light Pewter	`210`	1985–1987
Light Silver	`KY1`	2004–2006
Lunar Eclipse	`RBB`	2013
Mahogany Bordeaux Brown	`CP2`	1998–2000
Majestic Blue	`BW9`	2007–2008
Majestic Midnight Blue	`BW9`	2001
Medium Blue	`123`	1986–1988
Medium Brown	`209`	1985–1986
Medium Lavender	`LG1`	1988
Medium Pewter	`215`	1985–1986
Metal Fish	`RAP`	2010–2011
Millenium White	`QX3`	2004–2006
Mint White	`002`	1983, 1985–1986
Mission Tan	`010`	1982–1983
Moonlight White	`QAA`	2015
Mystic Jade	`DAD`	2009–2011
Navy Blue	`RAB`	2009–2015
Neptune Blue	`BS3`	1997–1998
Ocean Gray	`RAP`	2012
Orange	`A19`	2004
Pale Blue	`922`	1982–1983
Pearl White	`QAB`	2016–2023
Pebble Beach	`C43`	2007–2008
Pebble Beige	`CG2`	1989–1998
Pewter	`KY2`	2004–2006
Platinum	`006`	1983–1984
Polished Titanium Silver	`WV2`	2003
Precision Gray	`W40`	2007–2009
Radiant Silver	`K12`	2007–2010
Rallye Red	`807`	1982
Red	`AX5`	2003
Red Zone Black	`GAD`	2010–2012
Reddish Beige	`225`	1985
Rosewood	`LS5`	1997–1998
Royal Ruby Merlot	`AX5`	2002
Royal Ruby Merlot Red	`AX5`	2001
Ruby Pearl	`AL0`	1993–1996
Ruby Slate Gray	`KCA`	2021
Sage Mist Green	`FS0`	1997–1999
Sand Gray	`AG3`	1989–1990
Sand Mica	`C12`	2005–2006
Sapphire Blue	`TK3`	1993–1994
Satin Blue	`BV3`	2001
Satin White	`CH0`	1989–1994
Scarlet Ember	`NBL`	2022–2023
Sherwood Green	`DR2`	1999–2001
Silver Amethyst	`LP0`	1995–1996
Silver Frost	`549`	1988–1990
Silver Green	`FG0`	1989
Silver Ice	`KV8`	2002
Slate	`KBC`	2011–2012
Smoke	`K11`	2005–2006
Solar Blue	`BG7`	1988
Sonoma Sunset	`NAD`also: A15	2007–2012
Sparkle Red	`A15`	2004–2006
Starfire Blue	`BN6`	1996
Sterling Mist	`KT3`	1998–2003
Storm Blue	`RBD`	2016–2017
Sunlit Sand	`EV0`	2002–2003
Sunlit Sandstone Beige	`EV0`	1999–2001
Sunset Drift	`EBL`	2019–2022
Super Black	`KH3`	1989–1995, 1997–2000, 2002–2005, 2007–2014, 2016–2023
Super Blackout Obsidian Black	`KH3`	2001
Super White	`326`	1988–1992, 1994
Thunder Black	`505`	1982–1983, 1985–1988
Tungsten Blue Green	`FX0`	2002
Tuscan Sun	`NAB`also: NAD	2013–2015
Vanilla Cream	`929`	1985–1986
White	`QT1`	1999–2000
White Pearl	`QAB`also: QX1	2003, 2011, 2013
White Platinum	`QN0`	1995
Wine	`032`	1985
Winter Blue	`BG6`	1989–1992
Winter Frost	`QX3`	2007–2012

Swatches are approximate screen colors picked from the color name. They are not the paint. Use the paint code.

How to read this table

The paint code is the manufacturer's identifier for that color, and it is what a paint supplier needs to mix an exact match. Some colors show extra codes underneath (“also”): these are variants recorded for the same color, for example alternate formulas or production variants. Start with the main code and confirm it against the label on your car or with your VIN. The same color name can carry different codes in different years, so the model-year column matters.

Maxima color highlights

Most recent colors

Scarlet Ember NBL
2022–2023
Deep Blue RAY
2016–2023
Pearl White QAB
2016–2023
Gun KAD
2014–2023
Brilliant Silver K23
2003–2023
Super Black KH3
1989–2023

Longest-running colors

Super Black KH3
31 model years · 1989–2023
Brilliant Silver K23
13 model years · 2003–2023
Pebble Beige CG2
10 model years · 1989–1998
Pearl White QAB
8 model years · 2016–2023
Deep Blue RAY
7 model years · 2016–2023
Navy Blue RAB
7 model years · 2009–2015

Colors offered by decade

1980s: 44 colors
1990s: 34 colors
2000s: 45 colors
2010s: 34 colors
2020s: 10 colors

Where to find the paint code on your Nissan

Check the driver's door jamb first: most manufacturers put a label there that includes the paint code, often marked paint, color or ext. If it is not there, try the glovebox, the trunk area, and under the hood. If the label is gone, a dealer can decode your VIN. See the full Nissan paint code guide for more.

Other Nissan models

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.