Original Factory Colors
Classic Volkswagen Beetle Paint Colors & Factory Codes (1977)
Every original factory paint color offered on the classic Volkswagen Beetle (1977), 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.
Diamond Silver
L97A
#afb8c4
1974–1979
A cool silver metallic that ran to the end of US Beetle sales.
Ancona Blue
L97B
#364e81
1975–1978
A rich royal blue of the late 1970s.
Mars Red
L31B
#b22e20
1977–1979
A deep red of the final air-cooled years.
Alpine White
L90E
#f5eedf
1977–1979
The standard white at the close of US Beetle production.
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.