Original Factory Colors
Classic Ford F-250 Paint Colors & Factory Codes (1953–1972)
Every original factory paint color offered on the classic Ford F-250 (1953–1972), with official manufacturer paint codes, hex approximations, and rarity notes. Use the paint code to order a color-matched sample from a restoration supplier.
Vermilion
R
#b22222
1953–1956
Classic first-generation F-100/F-250 red, sometimes catalogued as Vermilion (Torch) Red. Code R on 1954 charts.
Torch Red
R
#c0241f
1957–1958
Bright fleet red of the 1957-58 styling era.
Monte Carlo Red
J
#9e1f24
1960–1962
Deep red offered as the 1961-66 generation arrived.
Rangoon Red
J
#b51f25
1965–1972
Iconic bright Ford red shared across cars and trucks; code J on 1965-72 truck charts.
Candy Apple Red
T
#a01015
1970–1972
Deep rich red, code T on 1970-72 truck charts.
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.