Original Factory Colors
Classic Chevrolet Corvette Paint Colors & Factory Codes (1970–1972)
Every original factory paint color offered on the classic Chevrolet Corvette (1970–1972), 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
Laguna Gray
992
#7d7f82
1970
1970-only Laguna Gray, OEM 992 (WA4005); low production. Shares the 992 OEM slot with Corvette Bronze per source data.
Standard Colors
Steel Cities Gray
988
#76787b
1971–1972
Steel Cities Gray, OEM 988 (WA4150), offered 1971-1972.
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.