Original Factory Colors
Classic Chevrolet Nova Paint Colors & Factory Codes (1971)
Every original factory paint color offered on the classic Chevrolet Nova (1971), with official manufacturer paint codes, hex approximations, and rarity notes. Use the paint code to order a color-matched sample from a restoration supplier.
Tuxedo Black
19
#0d0d0d
1970–1974
1970-1974 Nova. Code 19 (black) carried through these years.
Mulsanne Blue
26
#22386a
1970–1972
1970-1972 Nova metallic, code 26.
Classic Copper
67
#9e5a36
1970–1971
1970-1971 Nova metallic, code 67.
Cranberry Red
75
#7a1f2b
1970–1972
1970-1972 Nova, code 75.
Antique White
11
#ece9df
1971–1974
1971-1974 Nova, code 11.
Nevada Silver
13
#aeb2b4
1971
1971 Nova metallic.
Ascot Blue
24
#5f87b8
1971–1972
1971-1972 Nova metallic, code 24.
Cottonwood Green
42
#9aa86b
1971
1971 Nova metallic.
Lime Green
43
#8fab44
1971
1971 Nova metallic.
Antique Green
49
#3a5238
1971
1971 Nova metallic.
Sunflower
52
#e8c64a
1971
1971 Nova.
Placer Gold
53
#c39a3d
1971–1972
1971-1972 Nova metallic, code 53.
Sandalwood
61
#cdb98a
1971
1971 Nova.
Burnt Orange
62
#9c4a1f
1971
1971 Nova metallic.
Rosewood
78
#6a3a3f
1971
1971 Nova 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.