Original Factory Colors
Classic Mercedes-Benz 450 SL Paint Colors & Factory Codes (1973–1980)
Every original factory paint color offered on the classic Mercedes-Benz 450 SL (1973–1980), 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
Caledonia Green
867
#4a5d3a
1975–1979
Solid green (DB 867) offered in the later 1970s.
★ Rare
Citrus Green Metallic
874
#7d8a44
1975–1979
Metallic yellow-green (DB 874), a bolder later-1970s tone.
★ Rare
Thistle Green Metallic
881
#5c6b4f
1979–1980
Metallic muted green (DB 881) introduced at the end of the decade.
Standard Colors
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.