Original Factory Colors
Classic Chevrolet Bel Air Paint Colors & Factory Codes (1955–1968)
Every original factory paint color offered on the classic Chevrolet Bel Air (1955–1968), with official manufacturer paint codes, hex approximations, and rarity notes. Use the paint code to order a color-matched sample from a restoration supplier.
★ Rare / Desirable Colors
★ Rare
Palomar Red
948
#7c2f3a
1964
Metallic deep red, 1964 full-size.
Standard Colors
Gypsy Red
596
#8c2a2c
1955
Solid deep red, 1955. A signature Tri-Five red.
Matador Red
697
#9c2226
1956
Solid red, 1956.
Matador Red
802
#9c2226
1957
Solid red, 1957.
Rio Red
923
#a31f29
1958
Solid red, 1958.
Roman Red
923
#a31f29
1959–1962
Solid red, full-size 1959-1962. Code 923.
Matador Red
RR
#9c2226
1968
Solid red, 1968 full-size.
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.