Original Factory Colors
Classic Chevrolet Bel Air Paint Colors & Factory Codes (1959)
Every original factory paint color offered on the classic Chevrolet Bel Air (1959), with official manufacturer paint codes, hex approximations, and rarity notes. Use the paint code to order a color-matched sample from a restoration supplier.
Tuxedo Black
900
#16181a
1959–1962
Solid black, full-size 1959-1962. Code 900 carried across these years.
Ermine White
936
#eef0ee
1959–1962
Solid white, full-size 1959-1962. Code 936 carried for years; most common base color.
Roman Red
923
#a31f29
1959–1962
Solid red, full-size 1959-1962. Code 923.
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.