Original Factory Colors
Classic Ford Model T Paint Colors & Factory Codes (1914–1925)
Every original factory paint color offered on the classic Ford Model T (1914–1925), with official manufacturer paint codes, hex approximations, and rarity notes. Use the paint code to order a color-matched sample from a restoration supplier.
Black (Japan / Enamel)
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1914–1925
The famous black-only era. From roughly 1914 to 1925 the Model T was offered essentially in black only, applied with several different black japan and baked-enamel formulas depending on the part and plant. Bodies, fenders and chassis components used different black mixes suited to brushing, dipping or spraying.
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.