Colour codes
Where to find your Subaru paint colour code
Your Subaru's paint code is on a label under the bonnet or in the door jamb. Here's where to look, what the code looks like, and how to find your colour if it's missing.
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Where to look on your Subaru
- Under the bonnet. On most Subarus the label is on a front strut tower or the bulkhead.
- Door jamb. Open the driver's door and check the B-pillar, the upright between the front and rear doors, for a label or plate. If it's not there, try the passenger side.
What the code looks like
Subaru codes are three characters, such as K1X (Crystal White Pearl), G1U (Ice Silver) or D4S (Crystal Black Silica).
Popular Subaru colours
A few of the Subaru colours in our range. Tap one to see the finish and order it mixed to code.
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Can't find the vehicle label?
- Call your local Subaru dealership, ask for the Parts department, and give them your registration or VIN. They can look up the factory colour code.
- Search by colour. If you know the colour name or roughly what colour it is, filter our Subaru colour codes by colour and year to narrow it down.
Still stuck, or not sure the code matches a resprayed panel? Bring the fuel flap or a small part into a branch and we'll match it on the counter.
What you’ll need
Once you have the code, the finish tells you what to order. Subaru colours fall into these groups:
Single-stage
Solid colours
One paint. It dries to a gloss finish, so no lacquer is needed.
134 Subaru colours
Two-stage
Metallic, pearl and most modern colours
Basecoat, then clear lacquer over the top. Matt colours need a matt lacquer instead.
502 Subaru colours
Three-stage
Pearl tri-coat colours
Basecoat, a pearl mid-coat, then clear lacquer. Order both paints together so they match.
27 Subaru colours
Which size?
Touch-up 50ml
Chips & scratches
Aerosol 400ml
Bumper or panel touch-in
500ml
1–2 panels
1L
2–3 panels
2.5L
Most full resprays
Each colour’s page shows its finish and the sizes it comes in. For two- and three-stage colours, finish with our clear lacquer or the clear lacquer aerosol.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is the paint code on a Subaru?
- Lift the bonnet and check the strut tower or bulkhead for the vehicle label, or on newer models the driver's door jamb. The paint code is three characters, like K1X or G1U.
- What does a Subaru paint code look like?
- Subaru codes are three characters, such as K1X (Crystal White Pearl), G1U (Ice Silver) or D4S (Crystal Black Silica).
- What if I can't find my Subaru paint code?
- Call your local Subaru dealership, ask for the Parts department, and give them your registration or VIN. They can look up the factory colour code.
