Original Factory Colors
Classic Ford F-150 Paint Colors & Factory Codes (1975–1979)
Every original factory paint color offered on the classic Ford F-150 (1975–1979), with official manufacturer paint codes, hex approximations, and rarity notes. Use the paint code to order a color-matched sample from a restoration supplier.
Candyapple Red
T
#a8131a
1975–1979
Bright non-metallic red offered every dentside year; popular on Ranger and XLT trims.
Bright Red (Viking Red)
6
#b51f25
1975
1975-only bright red, factory-named Viking Red.
Bright Red (Castillo Red)
K
#b71c22
1976–1978
Castillo Red; code K bright red used 1976-78.
Maroon
N
#5a1d22
1978
Deep maroon, code N for 1978.
Maroon Metallic
1
#5c1f2a
1979
Metallic maroon, code 1 for 1979.
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.