Original Factory Colors

Classic Lincoln Continental Paint Colors & Factory Codes (1961–1969)

Every original factory paint color offered on the classic Lincoln Continental (1961–1969), with official manufacturer paint codes, hex approximations, and rarity notes. Use the paint code to order a color-matched sample from a restoration supplier.

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Few cars wore restraint as well as the slab-side Lincoln Continental. From its 1961 debut through 1969, the suicide-door sedan and convertible defined understated American luxury, and its factory palette reflected that. Lincoln leaned on dignified darks and pale neutrals: Presidential Black (later Black Satin and Raven Black), Sultana and Wimbledon White, the cool gray of Platinum, and metallic tones such as Silver Mink, Madison Gray, and the deep Vintage Burgundy. Where contemporaries chased the bright pastels of the era, the Continental kept to colors a statesman could be photographed in.

The two-tone treatments were equally measured. Rather than the high-contrast combinations seen on lesser cars, Lincoln paired close-valued metallics with white or black roofs so the long, knife-edged body read as a single elegant gesture. Soft greens like Spanish Moss, muted blues such as Huron and Nocturne, and warm neutrals from Champagne to Desert Sand rounded out a catalog built for boardrooms and motorcades alike. The result was a palette that still looks expensive sixty years on.

Sources:
autocolorlibrary.com (per-year Lincoln paint chip charts, 1961-1969)
paintref.com (Lincoln paint code cross-reference)

★ Rare / Desirable Colors

★ Rare

Executive Gray Poly.

32081

#6f7072

1961

Scarce 1961-only dark metallic gray.

★ Rare

Saxon Green Poly.

42820

#3f5a3c

1961

1961-only deep green metallic.

★ Rare

Black Cherry Poly.

50593

#3b1018

1961–1962

Very dark maroon-cherry metallic; scarce early option.

★ Rare

Castilian Gold Poly.

31842

#b89a52

1962

1962-only metallic gold.

★ Rare

Honey Beige

81224

#cbb98c

1961

1961-only soft honey beige.

★ Rare

Chestnut Poly.

60392

#5a3a26

1962

1962-only rich metallic brown.

★ Rare

Sunburst Yellow

81249

#e3c454

1961

1961-only solid yellow; yellows were uncommon on the formal Continental.

★ Rare

Meadowlark Yellow

81584

#e8d480

1968–1969

Pale late-era yellow (Mikado Yellow); rarely ordered on the Continental.

★ Rare

Rose Glow Poly.

21849

#b27c82

1961

1961-only dusty rose metallic.

★ Rare

Lilac Frost Poly.

2040

#8b7a96

1969

1969-only soft orchid/lilac metallic; very scarce on the Continental.

Standard Colors

Presidential Black

9000

#0d0d0d

1961–1962

The signature Lincoln black, named for the Presidential limousines; renamed Black Satin from 1963.

Black Satin

9000

#0d0d0d

1963–1966

Continuation of the Presidential Black formula (Ditzler 9000); the definitive slab-side Continental color.

Raven Black

9300

#101010

1966–1969

Later-era black designation paired with the 9000/9300 codes.

Sultana White

8238

#f3f1e9

1961–1962

Early slab-side white; became Ermine White in 1963.

Wimbledon White

8378

#f5f4ee

1964–1969

Also marketed as Arctic White; the most common Continental white of the mid-to-late 1960s.

Platinum

11683

#c9cbcb

1961–1969

A restrained silver offered the full slab-side run; also listed as Diamond Blue in later years.

Silver Mink Poly.

12497

#9a9a97

1962–1963

Metallic silver-gray; recoded 12751 (Madison Gray / Silver Mink) from 1964.

Madison Gray Poly.

12751

#8f9092

1964–1966

Refined metallic gray, a quintessential luxury Continental hue.

Charcoal Frost Poly.

32390

#5c5d5f

1965–1966

Deep charcoal metallic of the mid-decade palette.

Nocturne Blue Poly.

12547

#28344a

1962–1965

Dark formal blue metallic (Caspian Blue); recoded 12752 in 1964-65.

Bermuda Blue Poly.

12164

#3f5d78

1962–1963

Mid-tone metallic blue of the early slab-side cars.

Huron Blue Poly.

12843

#5b7d9a

1964–1967

Also called Brittany Blue; a long-running soft metallic blue.

Presidential Blue Poly.

13356

#1f2b46

1968–1969

Dark dignified blue (Admiralty Blue) of the late slab-side era.

Riviera Turquoise Poly.

11921

#4f8e8c

1962–1963

Soft turquoise metallic typical of early-1960s luxury palettes.

Teal Poly.

12745

#2f6f6b

1965–1969

Long-running deep teal, also marketed as Patrician Green and Tahoe Turquoise.

Highlander Green Poly.

42925

#4a5e3a

1962–1963

Muted olive-green metallic of the early slab-side cars.

Spanish Moss Poly.

43337

#6c7355

1965–1967

Soft grayish-green (Ivy Green); recoded 43408 from 1966.

Royal Red Poly.

71110

#7a1f23

1961–1962

Deep formal red metallic of the first slab-side years.

Fiesta Red

71243

#9c2024

1964–1965

Brighter solid red, also listed as Rangoon Red.

Cranberry / Candyapple Red

71528

#8c1c2b

1966–1969

Rich cranberry red of the late slab-side run.

Vintage Burgundy Poly.

50669

#4a1620

1964–1967

Deep burgundy metallic (Royal Maroon); a signature luxury Continental tone.

Florentine Gold Poly.

43433

#a98c47

1966–1967

Also marketed as Sauterne Gold; warm metallic gold.

Desert Sand / Navaho Beige

22249

#c2ad84

1964–1969

Long-running warm beige, also called Pebble Beige in later years.

Champagne

22110

#cdbb95

1962

Pale champagne beige; listed as Nassau Beige in 1963.

Russet / Emberglo Poly.

22610

#7a4527

1965–1966

Warm coppery-brown metallic of the mid-decade palette.

🔧 Restoration Tips: Finding & Matching Your Original Color

• Confirm the original color from the data plate / warranty tag on the cowl or door: Lincoln used a single-letter year code that maps to the Ditzler/Ford paint number, so cross-check the letter against the correct year's chart before mixing.
• Many Continental colors are metallics (marked 'Poly.'). Match the metallic flake size and orientation, and always spray a test panel, as these mid-1960s formulas shift noticeably in spray pattern and light.
• On two-tone cars, document the factory roof/body division before stripping. The restrained Lincoln two-tones used subtle break lines that are easy to lose and hard to reproduce by eye.
• Black Satin (9000/9300) shows every imperfection on the Continental's broad flat panels; invest in extra block-sanding and a high-build primer for a straight, mirror-finish result.

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.

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