Original Factory Colors
Classic Ford Model A Paint Colors & Factory Codes (1928–1931)
Every original factory paint color offered on the classic Ford Model A (1928–1931), with official manufacturer paint codes, hex approximations, and rarity notes. Use the paint code to order a color-matched sample from a restoration supplier.
Niagara Blue
DuPont BS047
#3a4d63
1928–1929
Early light/dark blue used on open cars (Phaeton, Roadster) and as a body color on closed cars in 1928-29.
Gunmetal Blue
DuPont DS151
#3b424a
1928
A dark blue-gray offered primarily in 1928 on coupes, Tudors and open cars, frequently paired with black fenders.
Andalusite Blue
DuPont G8592
#2f4858
1928–1930
Deep blue body color used on closed cars such as the Leatherback/Briggs Sedan (60B) for 1928-30.
Duchess Blue
DuPont GS733
#41566b
1928–1929
Medium blue used on 1928-29 closed bodies, often as the upper-body color in two-tone schemes.
Chelsea Blue
DuPont GS724
#34597a
1929
1929 blue striping/secondary color seen paired with Bonnie Gray on closed cars.
Riviera Blue
DuPont BS215
#365a7a
1931
Bright 1931 blue used on Deluxe open cars and as a 1931 body color.
Lombard Blue
DuPont DS192
#2c3e55
1931
Dark 1931 blue body color for closed cars.
Washington Blue
DuPont G8381
#27384c
1931
Very dark blue introduced for 1931 and carried into early V8 production.
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.