Original Factory Colors

Classic Ford Mustang Paint Colors & Factory Codes (1965–1973)

Every original factory paint color offered on the classic Ford Mustang (1965–1973), with official manufacturer paint codes, hex approximations, and rarity notes. Use the paint code to order a color-matched sample from a restoration supplier.

Honey Gold Poly
C
#c79a4b
1965
1965 code C (Ford 22581). Confirmed by mustangreloaded.com.
Sauterne Gold Poly
Z
#b59b5e
1966–1967
Code Z (Ford 43433). Confirmed by mustangreloaded.com.
Sunlit Gold Poly
Y
#c2a45e
1968
1968 code Y (Ford 22833). Confirmed by mustangreloaded.com.
Champagne Gold Poly
S
#c4ad6e
1969
1969 code S (Ford 2044). Confirmed by mustangreloaded.com.
Bright Gold Metallic
K
#b89042
1970
1970 code K. Confirmed by mustangattitude.com and nvsaac.com.
Medium Gold Metallic
S
#9c7a3e
1970
1970 code S. Confirmed by mustangattitude.com and nvsaac.com.
Medium Yellow Gold
E
#c9a45e
1971
1971 code E. Confirmed by mustangattitude.com.
Light Gold
8
#d4bd7a
1971
1971 code 8. Confirmed by mustangattitude.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.
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 — 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.