Original Factory Colors

Classic Chevrolet Chevelle Paint Colors & Factory Codes (1965–1970)

Every original factory paint color offered on the classic Chevrolet Chevelle (1965–1970), with official manufacturer paint codes, hex approximations, and rarity notes. Use the paint code to order a color-matched sample from a restoration supplier.

Glacier Gray
W
#b7bbbd
1965
1965 trim-tag letter code W.
Chateau Slate
#5f6b70
1966
1966 trim-tag letter code conflicts (V vs W); null per no-guess policy (metallic).
Shadow Gray
17
#7a7d80
1970
1970 GM 2-digit code 17 (metallic).
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.