Original Factory Colors
Classic Chevrolet 210 Paint Colors & Factory Codes (1955–1957)
Every original factory paint color offered on the classic Chevrolet 210 (1955–1957), with official manufacturer paint codes, hex approximations, and rarity notes. Use the paint code to order a color-matched sample from a restoration supplier.
Gypsy Red
596
#9b2230
1955
1955 red, GM code 596.
Matador Red
697
#a01f2b
1956–1957
Iconic Tri-Five red; 1956 (GM code 697) and 1957 (GM code 802).
About these colors:
Color names, factory paint codes, and production years are cross-referenced from established
marque references and owner registries. Hex codes are approximate digital representations of
factory paint — vintage automotive paint was never defined as a hex value, and original enamel
fades over time. True paint colors depend on age, sun exposure, refinishing history, and
production batch variation. For an accurate match, always mix by the factory paint code — not
by the on-screen swatch — and verify against an original paint chip or a professional
color-matched sample before purchasing paint for a restoration.