Original Factory Colors
Classic Volkswagen Beetle Paint Colors & Factory Codes (1970)
Every original factory paint color offered on the classic Volkswagen Beetle (1970), with official manufacturer paint codes, hex approximations, and rarity notes. Use the paint code to order a color-matched sample from a restoration supplier.
Black
L41
#000000
1950–1979
The default and longest-running Beetle color, offered in some form across virtually the entire air-cooled production run.
Poppy Red
L54
#bf2d27
1951–1970
A bright red offered intermittently across two decades.
Savanna Beige
L620
#c8ba97
1967–1970
A sandy beige of the late 1960s.
Clementine Orange
L20D
#ab3a29
1970–1971
An early entry in VW's brighter 1970s palette.
Elm Green
L60D
#3a4e3a
1970–1971
A dark forest green from the early 1970s.
Pastel White
L90D
#f4f1d6
1970–1973
The standard white of 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.