Original Factory Colors
Classic Ford F-100 Paint Colors & Factory Codes (1956)
Every original factory paint color offered on the classic Ford F-100 (1956), 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).
Nocturne Blue
B
#2b3f63
1956
1956 code B.
Diamond Blue
D
#b8cfdd
1956
1956 code D.
Colonial White
E
#eeeadd
1956
1956 code E.
Meadowmist Green
G
#a7c0a0
1956
1956 code G.
Platinum Gray
H
#bdbcb6
1956
1956 code H.
Goldenglow Yellow
M
#e6c14d
1956
1956 code M.
Torch Red
R
#bb3a2e
1956
1956 code R, also called Vermilion.
Meadow Green
U
#5f7d4f
1956
1956 code U.
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.