A collection of paint color information
for Chrysler 300 Letter Cars
Revised February 8, 2012
Instrument panel colors:
C300:
Saddle Beige, Ditzler (PPG) # 21181
300B: Sand Dune Beige, Ditzler
# 21185
300C: Desert Beige, #21281 (Also an exterior color for
1957)
300D, 300E, and 300F: Saddle Beige, #21181
Exterior Paint Color
|
Year |
Code |
Name |
Ditzler Number |
|
1955 |
01 |
Black |
9000 |
|
|
25 |
Tango Red |
70525 |
|
|
30 |
Platinum |
8096 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
1956 |
01 |
Raven Black |
9000 |
|
|
37 |
Regimental Red |
70643 |
|
|
41 |
Cloud White |
8036 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
1957 |
A |
Jet Black |
9000 |
|
|
F |
Parade Green |
41826 |
|
|
N |
Copper Brown |
21018 |
|
|
P |
Gauguin Red |
70693 |
|
|
X |
Cloud White |
8036 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
1958 |
AAA |
Raven Black |
9000 |
|
|
HHH |
Aztec Turquoise |
42150 |
|
|
MMM |
Mesa Tan |
21447 |
|
|
OOO |
Tahitian Coral |
70779 |
|
|
PPP |
Matador Red |
70791 |
|
|
XXX |
Ermine |
7131 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
1959 |
AAA |
Formal Black |
9000 |
|
|
KKK |
Turquoise Grey |
42263 |
|
|
RRR |
Radiant Red |
70791 |
|
|
WWW |
Cameo Tan |
21551 |
|
|
XXX |
Ivory White |
8131 |
|
|
ZZZ |
Copper Spice |
21550 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
1960 |
BB-1 |
Formal Black |
9000 |
|
|
PP-1 |
Toreador Red |
71003 |
|
|
WW-1 |
Alaskan White |
8218 |
|
|
ZZ-1 |
Terra Cotta |
71053 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
1961 |
BB-1 |
Formal Black |
9000 |
|
|
PP-1 |
Mardi Gras Red |
71203 |
|
|
RR-1 |
Cinnamon |
71140 |
|
|
WW-1 |
Alaskan White |
8218 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
1962 |
BB-1 |
Formal Black |
9000 |
|
|
PP-1 |
Festival Red |
71203 |
|
|
WW-1 |
Oyster White |
8293 |
|
|
ZZ-1 |
Caramel |
22095 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
1963 |
BB-1 |
Formal Black |
9000 |
|
|
MM-1 |
Alabaster |
32202 |
|
|
NN-1 |
Madison Grey |
32305 |
|
|
TT-1 |
Claret |
71348 |
|
|
WW-1 |
Oyster White |
8293 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
1964 |
BB-1 |
Formal Black |
9000 |
|
|
CC-1 |
Wedgewood |
12655 |
|
|
DD-1 |
Nassau Blue |
12763 |
|
|
EE-1 |
Monarch Blue |
12764 |
|
|
FF-1 |
Pine Mist |
43151 |
|
|
GG-1 |
Sequoia Green |
43149 |
|
|
KK-1 |
Silver Turquoise |
12648 |
|
|
LL-1 |
Royal Turquoise |
12765 |
|
|
MM-1 |
Madison Grey |
32305 |
|
|
OO-1 |
Rosewood |
50635 |
|
|
RR-1 |
Royal Ruby |
50638 |
|
|
TT-1 |
Roman Red |
71393 |
|
|
UU-1 |
Embassy Gold |
22311 |
|
|
WW-1 |
Persian White |
8358 |
|
|
XX-1 |
Dune Beige |
22293 |
|
|
YY-1 |
Sable Tan |
22317 |
|
|
22-1/22-9 |
Silver Mist |
32398 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
1965 |
AA-1 |
Regal Gold |
22461 |
|
|
BB-1 |
Formal Black |
9000/9300 |
|
|
CC-1 |
Ice Blue |
12894 |
|
|
DD-1* |
Nassau Blue |
12763 |
|
|
EE-1 |
Navy Blue |
12896 |
|
|
FF-1 |
Mist Blue |
12895 |
|
|
GG-1 |
Sequoia Green |
43149 |
|
|
KK-1* |
Peacock Turquoise |
12897 |
|
|
LL-1 |
Royal Turquoise |
12765 |
|
|
MM-1* |
Granite Gray |
32401 |
|
|
NN-1 |
Silver Mist |
32398 |
|
|
RR-1 |
Sierra Sand |
22441 |
|
|
SS-1 |
French Ivory |
81413 |
|
|
TT-1 |
Spanish Red |
71476 |
|
|
VV-1 |
Cordovan |
50673 |
|
|
WW-1 |
Persian White |
8362 |
|
|
XX-1 |
Sand Dune Beige |
22440 |
|
|
YY-1 |
Sable Tan |
22317/22643 |
|
|
ZZ-1 |
Frost Turquoise |
12898 |
|
|
22-1 |
Sage Green |
43287 |
|
|
33-1 |
Pink Silver |
22444 |
|
|
44-1* |
Moss Gold |
22443 |
|
|
55-1 |
Black Plum |
50672 |
|
|
66-1 |
Mauve |
50671 |
|
|
77-1 |
Patrician Gold |
22442 |
|
|
88-1 |
Daffodil Yellow |
81515 |
|
Year |
|
|
1955 |
Silver |
|
1956 |
Silver |
|
1957 |
Silver |
|
1958 |
Silver |
|
1959 |
Black |
|
1960 |
Black |
|
1961 |
Black |
|
1962 |
Turquoise Green |
|
1963 |
Turquoise Green |
|
1964 |
Turquoise Green |
|
1965 |
Turquoise Green |
Suggestions from members, collected over the years. Results not verified, use at your own risk.
1960 era instrument and speedometer needles, Testor Model Master Flourescent Red #FS28915. http://www.testors.com/products/136210
1960 air
cleaner gold may use Plastikote Gold (452). It probably will need clear coat to hold up in the engine compartment environment.
http://www.midwayautosupply.com/p-14805-plastikote-metallic-paint-12-oz-can-gold-452.aspx
Some members have also recommended Dupli-Color DE1604 Universal Gold
Engine Paint for the air cleaners.
From Gil Gunningham regarding the 300F wheel cover:
The Chrysler drawing for the 300F wheel cover (PN 2122531) states "same as
#1856400 Assy - wheel cover, except Flag Red Paint C-7415, in place of
semi-gloss black, C-1412-E." Since the black for the 300E cover was stated as
semi-gloss, and there was no differing specification for the red, I would
conclude the red is also a semi-gloss. I do not have specifics on the
actual Chrysler Color number with regard to gloss.
Now, what is Flag Red? It is also the color of the red specified in all
the red white and blue 300 plastic medallions. Therefore, if one has a good
NOS medallion, that is the Flag Red color. It is easier to match if the
medallion is smooth in the red area like those on the D, G, H, and J wheel
covers.
I do, however, have an official Chrysler color master for the ram manifold
red, C-7107-A. When an original medallion is held on the surface of that
master, the two colors are almost a perfect match! For some time the Club
has suggested using Cummins Engine Red (Apex Red) as a substitute for the
ram paint, although it seems just a wee bit darker. Unless you want to try
and match the medallion red, the Apex red would probably be a decent
substitute for the Flag Red.
As for the "gear", I am sure they are anodized. Also, very nice
reproductions are available through the Club Store.
300ly, Gil Cunningham