Original Factory Colors
Classic Volkswagen Beetle Paint Colors & Factory Codes (1954–1974)
Every original factory paint color offered on the classic Volkswagen Beetle (1954–1974), with official manufacturer paint codes, hex approximations, and rarity notes. Use the paint code to order a color-matched sample from a restoration supplier.
★ Rare / Desirable Colors
★ Rare
Iceland Green
L213
#4d5637
1954–1955
A dark olive green offered only briefly mid-decade.
★ Rare
Ravenna Green
L65K
#abd83c
1973–1974
A vivid lime green offered only briefly.
Standard Colors
Java Green
L518
#2b4649
1964–1967
A very dark blue-green of the mid-1960s.
Elm Green
L60D
#3a4e3a
1970–1971
A dark forest green from the early 1970s.
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.