Original Factory Colors
Classic Ford Thunderbird Paint Colors & Factory Codes (1955)
Every original factory paint color offered on the classic Ford Thunderbird (1955), with official manufacturer paint codes, hex approximations, and rarity notes. Use the paint code to order a color-matched sample from a restoration supplier.
Raven Black
A
#1a1a1a
1955–1957
Standard color available all three years (1955-1957). Code A throughout.
Snowshoe White
E
#f2f0ea
1955
1955 only, a mid-year introduction (earliest known Feb 1955), code E. Replaced by Colonial White for 1956-57.
Torch Red
R
#c41e1e
1955
1955 only, code R. Same red Ford reused on the 2002-2005 Thunderbird.
Thunderbird Blue
T
#4a7aa8
1955
1955 only, code T (note T became Thunderbird Grey for 1956).
Goldenrod Yellow
V
#f4d23c
1955
1955 only, a mid-year introduction (earliest known Apr 1955), code V.
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.