Original Factory Colors

Classic Ford Mustang Paint Colors & Factory Codes (1973)

Every original factory paint color offered on the classic Ford Mustang (1973), with official manufacturer paint codes, hex approximations, and rarity notes. Use the paint code to order a color-matched sample from a restoration supplier.

Light Pewter Metallic
V
#9a9c98
1971–1973
1971 code V / 1972-73 code 5A. 1971 code confirmed by mustangattitude.com.
Light Blue
3B
#a9c4dd
1972–1973
1972-1973 code 3B. Confirmed by mustangattitude.com and hdpaintcode.com.
Ivy Glow
4C
#6f8a3a
1972–1973
1972-1973 code 4C. Confirmed by mustangattitude.com and hdpaintcode.com.
Medium Green Metallic
4P
#3f6b48
1972–1973
1972-1973 code 4P. Confirmed by mustangattitude.com and hdpaintcode.com.
Dark Green Metallic
4Q
#23362a
1972–1973
1972-1973 code 4Q. Confirmed by mustangattitude.com and hdpaintcode.com.
Medium Brown Metallic (Ginger)
5H
#5e3f28
1972–1973
1972-1973 code 5H (Ginger). Confirmed by mustangattitude.com and hdpaintcode.com.
Medium Yellow Gold
6C
#c9a45e
1972–1973
1972-1973 code 6C. Confirmed by mustangattitude.com.
Gold Glow
6F
#c4ad55
1972–1973
1972-1973 code 6F (Bright Yellow Gold / Gold Glow). Confirmed by mustangattitude.com and hdpaintcode.com.
White
9A
#f1f1ec
1972–1973
1972-1973 code 9A (Wimbledon White). Confirmed by mustangattitude.com and hdpaintcode.com.
Blue Glow
3K
#3a6db0
1973
1973 code 3K. Confirmed by mustangattitude.com and hdpaintcode.com.
Medium Blue Metallic
3D
#2f5a92
1973
1973 code 3D. Confirmed by mustangattitude.com and hdpaintcode.com.
Bright Green Gold Metallic
4B
#7a8a3a
1973
1973 code 4B (Bright Green Glow). Confirmed by mustangattitude.com and hdpaintcode.com.
Medium Aqua
4N
#4f9aa3
1973
1973 code 4N. Confirmed by mustangattitude.com and hdpaintcode.com.
Medium Copper Metallic
5M
#8a4f2e
1973
1973 code 5M. Confirmed by mustangattitude.com and hdpaintcode.com.
Saddle Bronze Metallic
5T
#6e4423
1973
1973 code 5T. Confirmed by mustangattitude.com.
Light Yellow Gold
6B
#d8c47a
1973
1973 code 6B. Confirmed by mustangattitude.com and hdpaintcode.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 β€” 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 β€” not by the on-screen swatch β€” and verify against an original paint chip or a professional color-matched sample before purchasing paint for a restoration.