Original Factory Colors
Classic Ford F-100 Paint Colors & Factory Codes (1953)
Every original factory paint color offered on the classic Ford F-100 (1953), with official manufacturer paint codes, hex approximations, and rarity notes. Use the paint code to order a color-matched sample from a restoration supplier.
Raven Black
A
#15161a
1953–1972
Standard black offered across the entire 1953-1972 F-100 run (code A every year).
Sheridan Blue
B
#3f6f9c
1953
1953 code B.
Glacier Blue
C
#a9c4d6
1953
1953 code C.
Woodsmoke Gray
D
#7d7b74
1953
1953 code D.
Seafoam Green
G
#8fae8b
1953
1953 code G.
Vermilion
N
#b5362b
1953
1953 code N.
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.