Original Factory Colors
Classic Ford Mustang Paint Colors & Factory Codes (1971)
Every original factory paint color offered on the classic Ford Mustang (1971), with official manufacturer paint codes, hex approximations, and rarity notes. Use the paint code to order a color-matched sample from a restoration supplier.
★ Rare / Desirable Colors
★ Rare
Grabber Blue
J
#1f6fc4
1971
1971 Grabber color (code J). Confirmed by mustangattitude.com data explorer and 7173mustangs.com.
★ Rare
Grabber Yellow
D
#f4c81e
1971
1971 Grabber color (code D). Confirmed by mustangattitude.com and CJ Pony Parts.
★ Rare
Grabber Lime
I
#9fd62a
1971
1971 Grabber color (code I). Confirmed by mustangattitude.com and CJ Pony Parts.
★ Rare
Grabber Green
Z
#3f8f4a
1971
1971 Grabber color (code Z). Confirmed by mustangattitude.com and CJ Pony Parts.
Standard Colors
Maroon
B
#4a1822
1971–1972
1971 code B / 1972 code 2J. 1971 code confirmed by mustangattitude.com.
Dark Green Metallic
C
#23362a
1971
1971 code C (Dark Green). Confirmed by mustangattitude.com.
Medium Yellow Gold
E
#c9a45e
1971
1971 code E. Confirmed by mustangattitude.com.
Medium Green Metallic
P
#3f6b48
1971
1971 code P. Confirmed by mustangattitude.com.
Light Pewter Metallic
V
#9a9c98
1971–1973
1971 code V / 1972-73 code 5A. 1971 code confirmed by mustangattitude.com.
Medium Bright Yellow
2
#ecd23a
1971
1971 code 2 (1972-73 code 6E). 1971 code confirmed by mustangattitude.com.
Bright Red
3
#c41f24
1971
1971 code 3 (1972-73 code 2B). 1971 code confirmed by mustangattitude.com.
Bright Lime
4
#a6c93a
1971
1971 code 4. Confirmed by mustangattitude.com.
Medium Brown Metallic
5
#5e3f28
1971
1971 code 5 (Ginger; 1972-73 code 5H). 1971 code confirmed by mustangattitude.com.
Bright Silver Blue Metallic
6
#8fa6c0
1971
1971 code 6. Confirmed by mustangattitude.com.
Light Gold
8
#d4bd7a
1971
1971 code 8. Confirmed by mustangattitude.com.
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.