Toyota Paint Color Codes

Toyota's paint code system is widely documented thanks to the brand's global scale and long production runs of popular models, with certain codes like Super White (040) among the most commonly referenced factory codes in the entire industry.

Below you will find the Toyota factory colors we have on record, organised by model and model year, with the OEM paint code for each, plus guidance on finding the exact code on your vehicle, which remains the only fully reliable source for any specific repair or paint order.

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Most widely used Toyota 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.

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

Toyota's Color History

Toyota's global scale has resulted in one of the industry's most extensively documented and widely-referenced paint code systems, particularly for high-volume colors like Super White that appear across many models and decades of production. The brand's reputation for reliability has extended somewhat to its paint program too, with core colors remaining remarkably consistent across generations.

Toyota's expansion into hybrid and electric vehicles in recent years has also introduced newer colors specifically associated with those models, adding to the brand's already extensive historical color catalog.

Toyota's move toward hybrid and electric models has also introduced newer, more tech-forward color names alongside its traditional palette, reflecting the brand's broader positioning shift in recent vehicle generations.

Where to Find Your Toyota Paint Code

Toyota typically places the paint code on a certification label in the driver's-side door jamb, often alongside the VIN and tire information. Depending on the model and year, it may be labeled "COLOR" or paired with a specific code format that combines letters and numbers.

If the label is missing or unreadable, Toyota dealer parts departments can decode the VIN to recover the original factory color code, and many automotive paint suppliers offer the same VIN lookup service when ordering touch-up materials.

On some older Toyota models, particularly those imported or sold in different regional markets, label placement and format can vary slightly from the standard U.S. convention — if your door jamb label looks unusual or uses an unfamiliar format, a dealer can still typically decode it from your VIN.

How Toyota's Color Program Has Changed

Toyota, like most large manufacturers, refreshes its color lineup periodically across model generations, retiring some shades and introducing others. Certain colors, particularly whites, silvers, and common metallics, tend to persist across many model years with only minor formulation updates, while more distinctive or trend-driven colors are often tied to a narrower production window.

Because Toyota sells such high volumes globally, common codes like Super White are generally well-stocked and easy to source accurately, while rarer or regional-specific colors can take more effort to match precisely.

One more practical note: if your vehicle has ever had prior body work, don't assume the existing paint on every panel is necessarily the original factory code — a previous repair may have used a close but not identical match. If you're planning a larger project, it's worth checking a panel you're confident is original (often the roof or an inner door jamb, areas less likely to have been repainted) against the code before assuming the whole vehicle is consistent.

Model-Specific Notes

Toyota's trucks (Tacoma, Tundra) and SUVs (4Runner) have historically offered a somewhat different color palette than the brand's sedan lineup (Camry, Corolla), often leaning toward more rugged or distinctive options on the truck and SUV side. Special editions like TRD models have also introduced their own distinctive color options.

Ordering Touch-Up Paint or a Repair for Your Toyota

Always provide your full alphanumeric paint code, not just a color name, when ordering touch-up paint or requesting a repair quote — Toyota's color names can be shared across genuinely different specific formulations depending on model and year.

For anything beyond a small touch-up, ask your shop to test-spray the mixed paint and compare it directly against your vehicle's actual panel in daylight before committing to a larger repair, since sun exposure and age can shift how your existing paint looks compared to a freshly mixed batch of the same code.

If you're ordering for a DIY touch-up rather than a professional repair, spray cans and touch-up pens work well for small chips but won't match the blend quality of a professionally sprayed and cleared panel repair, which is worth factoring in for anything more than minor spot treatment.

Given Toyota's high production volume, common codes are generally well-stocked and easy to source through standard auto parts retailers and Toyota dealer parts departments alike. Rarer regional or older colors may require a more specialized supplier.

Common Mistakes When Matching Toyota Paint

A common mistake is assuming "white" always means Super White (040) — Toyota offers multiple distinct white formulations, including various pearl whites, that will visibly mismatch if confused with each other. Another common mistake is relying on a color name from a general online chart rather than the code specific to your vehicle's actual door jamb label or VIN.

It's also worth remembering that even a perfectly correct code produces a freshly-mixed paint that may look slightly different from years-old, sun-faded factory paint on the rest of the vehicle — an experienced painter will typically blend the edges of a repair into adjacent panels specifically to smooth over that natural aging gap, rather than relying on the code alone to guarantee an invisible repair.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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.