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The Tesla Roadster has 13 factory paint colors on record between 2008 and 2012. 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.
Tesla Roadster paint colors and codes
13 colors · tap a row for the code details and how to get the paint
| Color | Paint code | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Arctic White | 3WT00 |
2008–2012 |
| Brilliant Yellow | 2YW00 |
2008–2012 |
| Electric Blue | 3BU00 |
2008–2012 |
| Fusion Red | 1RD00 |
2008–2012 |
| Glacier Blue | 2BU02 |
2008–2012 |
| Jet Black | 3BK00 |
2008–2012 |
| Obsidian Black | 2BK00 |
2008–2012 |
| Racing Green | 1GN00 |
2008–2012 |
| Radiant Red | 2RD00 |
2008–2012 |
| Sterling Silver | 2SV00 |
2008–2012 |
| Thunder Gray | 3GY00 |
2008–2012 |
| Twilight Blue | 2BU01 |
2008–2012 |
| Very Orange | 3OG00 |
2008–2012 |
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.
Roadster color highlights
Most recent colors
- Arctic White
3WT00
2008–2012 - Brilliant Yellow
2YW00
2008–2012 - Electric Blue
3BU00
2008–2012 - Fusion Red
1RD00
2008–2012 - Glacier Blue
2BU02
2008–2012 - Jet Black
3BK00
2008–2012
Longest-running colors
- Arctic White
3WT00
5 model years · 2008–2012 - Brilliant Yellow
2YW00
5 model years · 2008–2012 - Electric Blue
3BU00
5 model years · 2008–2012 - Fusion Red
1RD00
5 model years · 2008–2012 - Glacier Blue
2BU02
5 model years · 2008–2012 - Jet Black
3BK00
5 model years · 2008–2012
Colors offered by decade
- 2000s: 13 colors
- 2010s: 13 colors
Where to find the paint code on your Tesla
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 Tesla paint code guide for more.
Other Tesla 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.