Original Factory Colors
Classic Ford Deluxe Paint Colors & Factory Codes (1937–1948)
Every original factory paint color offered on the classic Ford Deluxe (1937–1948), with official manufacturer paint codes, hex approximations, and rarity notes. Use the paint code to order a color-matched sample from a restoration supplier.
Washington Blue
M1747
#27384f
1937–1939
A deep, dignified navy that anchored the pre-war blue palette and carried across several model years.
Lyon Blue
M1799
#34465c
1940
A mid-tone blue from the thirteen-color 1940 Deluxe palette.
Modern Blue
M3987
#3a4a63
1946
A fresh blue from the first post-war 1946 palette, signalling Ford's return to color after the wartime black-only cars.
Strata Blue
M14201
#2f4a66
1947–1948
A mid blue common on 1947-1948 Super Deluxe cars.
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.