Original Factory Colors
Classic Chevrolet Nova Paint Colors & Factory Codes (1968–1974)
Every original factory paint color offered on the classic Chevrolet Nova (1968–1974), with official manufacturer paint codes, hex approximations, and rarity notes. Use the paint code to order a color-matched sample from a restoration supplier.
Butternut Yellow
Y
#e3c878
1968
1968 Chevy II/Nova. Letter code Y.
Sunflower
52
#e8c64a
1971
1971 Nova.
Cream Yellow
56
#ecd98f
1972
1972 Nova.
Light Yellow
51
#eee3a0
1973
1973 Nova.
Lime Yellow
40
#c7c84a
1974
1974 Nova.
Bright Yellow
51
#f1d63a
1974
1974 Nova.
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.