Original Factory Colors
Classic Chevrolet Bel Air Paint Colors & Factory Codes (1955–1972)
Every original factory paint color offered on the classic Chevrolet Bel Air (1955–1972), with official manufacturer paint codes, hex approximations, and rarity notes. Use the paint code to order a color-matched sample from a restoration supplier.
Onyx Black
585
#16181a
1955
Solid color, 1955 Tri-Five. The classic black, popular as the dark half of two-tone combos.
Onyx Black
687
#16181a
1956
Solid black, 1956. Code changed from 1955.
Onyx Black
793
#16181a
1957
Solid black, 1957. Code 793; timeless on the iconic '57.
Onyx Black
900
#16181a
1958
Solid black, 1958 full-size restyle. Bel Air now mid-range below new Impala.
Tuxedo Black
900
#16181a
1959–1962
Solid black, full-size 1959-1962. Code 900 carried across these years.
Tuxedo Black
900
#16181a
1963–1964
Solid black, full-size 1963-1964.
Tuxedo Black
AA
#16181a
1968
Solid black, 1968 full-size. GM switched to 2-letter cowl-tag codes (AA) this era.
Tuxedo Black
#16181a
1969–1972
Solid black on final full-size Bel Air years; exact 2-letter code varies by year - verify against the cowl tag.
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.