Original Factory Colors
Classic Ford Deluxe Paint Colors & Factory Codes (1938)
Every original factory paint color offered on the classic Ford Deluxe (1938), with official manufacturer paint codes, hex approximations, and rarity notes. Use the paint code to order a color-matched sample from a restoration supplier.
Black
M1724
#1a1a1a
1937–1948
The constant of the Deluxe line. The only color offered every year 1937-1948, and the sole finish on the limited wartime cars built in 1942 and the very early 1946 production.
Washington Blue
M1747
#27384f
1937–1939
A deep, dignified navy that anchored the pre-war blue palette and carried across several model years.
Gull Gray
M1760
#9a9890
1937–1939
A soft neutral gray typical of late-1930s Ford passenger finishes.
Bright Coach Maroon
M1758
#5a1f24
1937–1939
A rich coach-style maroon used on Deluxe models through the late thirties.
Dartmouth Green
M1772
#2c3b2c
1938–1939
A muted forest green introduced for 1938 and continued into 1939.
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.