Original Factory Colors
Classic Mercedes-Benz 450 SL Paint Colors & Factory Codes (1973–1979)
Every original factory paint color offered on the classic Mercedes-Benz 450 SL (1973–1979), with official manufacturer paint codes, hex approximations, and rarity notes. Use the paint code to order a color-matched sample from a restoration supplier.
★ Rare / Desirable Colors
★ Rare
Byzantine Gold Metallic
422
#9c844d
1973–1975
Metallic gold (DB 422), an early-period gold phased out mid-decade.
Standard Colors
Icon Gold Metallic
419
#a98a4f
1973–1979
Metallic gold (DB 419), one of the warm metallics that defined 1970s Mercedes palettes.
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.