Original Factory Colors
Classic Ford Thunderbird Paint Colors & Factory Codes (1956–1957)
Every original factory paint color offered on the classic Ford Thunderbird (1956–1957), with official manufacturer paint codes, hex approximations, and rarity notes. Use the paint code to order a color-matched sample from a restoration supplier.
Thunderbird Grey
T
#9a9a92
1956
1956 only, code T.
Navajo Grey
X
#b7b0a4
1956
1956 only, code X.
Gunmetal Gray Iridescent
N
#6a6a6e
1957
1957 only, code N. A genuine 1957 Thunderbird metallic (iridescent) grey - not a 1955-56 color.
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.