Original Factory Colors
Classic Mercedes-Benz 450 SL Paint Colors & Factory Codes (1974)
Every original factory paint color offered on the classic Mercedes-Benz 450 SL (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
Carnelian Red
514
#7a1f1f
1973–1975
Solid deep red (DB 514), a darker early-period red phased out mid-decade.
★ Rare
Metallic Blue
387
#3a5575
1973–1975
Early metallic blue (DB 387), offered only in the first few model years.
★ Rare
Byzantine Gold Metallic
422
#9c844d
1973–1975
Metallic gold (DB 422), an early-period gold phased out mid-decade.
★ Rare
Metallic Beige
462
#c5b393
1973–1975
Metallic beige (DB 462) offered in the early period.
Standard Colors
Black
040
#1a1a1a
1973–1980
Solid non-metallic. DB 040, a staple Mercedes color offered across the entire R107 run.
White
050
#e8e8e6
1973–1975
Solid white (DB 050), offered on early R107 cars before being superseded by Classic White.
White Grey
158
#d3d3cd
1973–1978
Solid pale grey (DB 158), a muted 1970s tone.
Light Ivory
623
#e3dcc2
1973–1980
Solid ivory (DB 623), one of the signature warm Mercedes tones of the era, offered through the entire period.
Signal Red
568
#a51c20
1973–1980
Solid bright red (DB 568), an iconic Mercedes color offered across the full R107 run.
Astral Silver Metallic
735
#b6bbbd
1973–1980
Metallic silver (DB 735), the quintessential R107 metallic, offered throughout the run.
Anthracite Grey Metallic
172
#3f4448
1973–1980
Dark metallic grey (DB 172) offered across the period.
Midnight Blue
904
#1f2a44
1973–1980
Solid dark blue (DB 904), a long-running Mercedes color offered across the whole run.
Grey Blue Metallic
906
#5a6b78
1973–1979
Metallic blue-grey (DB 906), a muted 1970s metallic.
Icon Gold Metallic
419
#a98a4f
1973–1979
Metallic gold (DB 419), one of the warm metallics that defined 1970s Mercedes palettes.
Deep Green
825
#1f3b2a
1973–1979
Solid dark green (DB 825), a muted period green.
Silver Green Metallic
861
#6f7a63
1973–1979
Metallic green-grey (DB 861), a soft 1970s metallic.
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.