Original Factory Colors
Classic Ford Deluxe Paint Colors & Factory Codes (1938–1948)
Every original factory paint color offered on the classic Ford Deluxe (1938–1948), with official manufacturer paint codes, hex approximations, and rarity notes. Use the paint code to order a color-matched sample from a restoration supplier.
Dartmouth Green
M1772
#2c3b2c
1938–1939
A muted forest green introduced for 1938 and continued into 1939.
Yosemite Green
M1800
#36402f
1940
A deep olive-tinged green offered for the 1940 model year.
Greenfield Green
M3990
#3d4b38
1946
A 1946-only green named in the spirit of Ford's Greenfield Village.
Glade Green
M14223
#46523c
1947–1948
A soft sage-leaning green from the final 1947-1948 palette.
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.