Original Factory Colors
Classic Chevrolet C10 Paint Colors & Factory Codes (1972–1972)
Every original factory paint color offered on the classic Chevrolet C10 (1972–1972), with official manufacturer paint codes, hex approximations, and rarity notes. Use the paint code to order a color-matched sample from a restoration supplier.
Ochre
511
#c79a3e
1972
Earthy gold-ochre for 1972; code 511 was reused yet again, having been Aqua and Turquoise before
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.