Original Factory Colors
Classic Ford Mustang Paint Colors & Factory Codes (1964–1973)
Every original factory paint color offered on the classic Ford Mustang (1964–1973), with official manufacturer paint codes, hex approximations, and rarity notes. Use the paint code to order a color-matched sample from a restoration supplier.
Prairie Bronze Poly
P
#8a6b4a
1964–1965
Code P (Ford 22438). Confirmed by mustangreloaded.com.
Antique Bronze Poly
P
#6e5234
1966
1966 code P (Ford 22603). Confirmed by mustangreloaded.com.
Burnt Amber Poly
V
#7a4a28
1967
1967 code V (Ford 22749). Confirmed by mustangreloaded.com.
Chestnut
Y
#5c3a26
1970
1970 code Y (mustangattitude). nvsaac lists code 6 as Silver Blue Metallic; Chestnut confirmed by mustangattitude.com.
Medium Brown Metallic
5
#5e3f28
1971
1971 code 5 (Ginger; 1972-73 code 5H). 1971 code confirmed by mustangattitude.com.
Medium Brown Metallic (Ginger)
5H
#5e3f28
1972–1973
1972-1973 code 5H (Ginger). 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.
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.