Original Factory Colors
Classic Chevrolet Chevelle Paint Colors & Factory Codes (1969–1972)
Every original factory paint color offered on the classic Chevrolet Chevelle (1969–1972), with official manufacturer paint codes, hex approximations, and rarity notes. Use the paint code to order a color-matched sample from a restoration supplier.
★ Rare / Desirable Colors
★ Rare
Hugger Orange
72
#e8541f
1969
1969 GM 2-digit code 72 (Monaco/Hugger Orange). Special-order color, primarily SS/COPO — low production; trim tag often blank/dash in paint area.
★ Rare
Hugger Orange
65
#e8541f
1970
1970 special-order color; code listed by some sources as 65 (RPO 728) but trim-tag treatment varied — low production. Code not cross-confirmed for 1970; treat with caution.
Standard Colors
Burnt Orange
62
#b85a23
1971
1971 GM 2-digit code 62 (metallic).
Orange Flame
65
#d85a23
1972
1972 GM 2-digit code 65 (RPO 938).
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.