Paint code reference cards and color swatches

Color code guide

Subaru Paint Color Codes

347 factory colors across 19 models, model years 1972 to 2026. Find your Subaru paint code by model and year.

Subaru has 347 factory paint colors on record across 19 model groups, with model years running from 1972 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 Subaru 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 Subaru model

Most widely used Subaru 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
Crystal Black D4S 2010–2026 13
Crystal White K1X 2015–2026 13
Magnetite Gray P8Y 2018–2026 12
Ice Silver G1U 2012–2025 11
Satin White 37J 2005–2015 10
Venetian Red H2Q 2013–2019 8
Sapphire Blue WCH 2022–2026 8
Heritage Blue P9Y 2018 8
Dark Gray 61K 2008–2019 7
Pure Red M7Y 2015–2026 7
Obsidian Black 32J 2005–2013 7
Crystal Black Silica Pearl D4S 2026 7
Ice Silver Metallic G1U 2026 7
Magnetite Gray Metallic P8Y 2026 7
Crimson Red M1Y 1996–2026 6
Dark Blue M2Y 1996–2022 6

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

Where to find your Subaru 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 Subaru

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.