For correct identification, please refer to the colour code listings on this site.
Locating Factory Paint Codes
Make
Code Location
Chrysler USA
12, 14
Location of Paint Code - Chrysler paint code plates are located on the cowl top panel left side under the hood. Dodge paint code plates are located on the left front fender side shield or wheel housing. Imperial paint code plates are located on the upper left side of the firewall under the hood or on the left front body pillar post. Plymlouth pait code plates are in one of the following locations: right or left front fender side shields; right or left side of the cowl panel; left side of the radiator side panel member.
Two-Tone Combinations - The first paint code identifies the roof or accent color. The second paint code identifies the body color. For example, the combination of W1-83 on a Chrysler would indicate the roof or accent area is in Spinnaker White and the body is finished in Bahama Blue.
Lucite® - Acrylic Lacquer is recommended for SPOT REPAIR, panel repair and overall refinishing of all original automotive finishes.
Dulux® - Enamel may also be used for panel repair and overall refinishing.
Note - It may be necessary, at times, to tint colours to produce a satisfactory match due to normal weathering and changes in colour standards.
1949 Chrysler Colors
"Dulux" matches have been developed for the following "Duco" colors:
DUCO® Code
DULUX® Code
Color Comb.
No.
202-81338
181-24251-H
Chrysler Noel Green Metallic
*23
246-81372-M
93-81372-M
Chrysler Pepper Red
61
246-81373
93-81373
Chrysler Pagoda Cream
65
246-81375
93-81375
Chrysler Ensign Blue
7
246-81378
93-81378
Chrysler Thunder Gray
35
246-81379-G
93-81379
Chrysler Gulf Green
21
246-81380-G
93-81380
Chrysler Fog Green
20
246-81382
93-81382
Chrysler Dust Gray
36
246-81383
93-81383
Chrysler Scotch Green
22
246-81417-M
93-81417-M
Chrysler Burgundy Maroon
60
246-81419
93-81419
Chrysler Mist Blue
5
246-81420
93-81420
Chrysler Ocean Blue
6
246-81421
93-81421
Chrysler Pearl Tan
45
246-81422-M
93-81422
Chrysler Navajo Brown
46
202-81423
No Match
Chrysler Silver Metallic
**66
No Match
181-24190
Chrysler Burmese Brown Metallic
47
*Convertibles and Town and Country models.
**For special "Anniversary" models only. Very limited production. NOTE: Color Chips will be found in the 1949 Chrysler Bulletin No. 16 Also see:44 Popular Colors from the 1940s
1949 Chrysler Color Combinations
Combination Number
DUCO® Body Color
1
246-2048
Black
5
246-81419
Mist Blue
6
246-81420
Ocean Blue
7
246-81375
Ensign Blue
20
246-81380-G
Fog Green
21
246-81379-G
Gulf Green
22
246-81383
Scotch Green
23
*(Conv. models)
202-81338
Noel Green Metallic
35
246-81378
Thunder Gray
36
246-81382
Dust Gray
45
246-81421
Pearl Tan
46
246-81422-M
Navajo Brown
**47
246-81467
Burmese Brown
**47
181-24190
Burmese Brown Metallic (DULUX only)
60
246-81417-M
Burgundy Maroon
61
(Conv. models)
246-813 72-M
Pepper Red
65
246-81373
Pagoda Cream
#66
202-81423
Silver Metallic
*Also used on Town and Country models.
#For special "Anniversary" models only. Very limited production. Chip of this color not included nor is mixing formula available.
"As the Combination Number and Color Name are the same for Burmese Brown it will be necessary to determine if the metallic or non-metallic is required. Color combination numbers are shown on a plate under the hood of the car on the left side of the cowl.
DE SOTO EXTERIOR COLORS
SWATCH
COLOR
CODE
YEARS
Duco®
De Soto Horizon Blue
Comb. 305
Lower Body Comb. 373
1949
246-55336
De Soto Regal Blue Metallic
Comb. 306
Upper Body Comb. 373
1949
202-81336
De Soto Dawn Gray
Comb. 336
Lower Body Comb. 372
1949
246-81377
De Soto Thunder Gray
Comb. 335
Upper Body Comb. 372
1949
246-81378
De Soto Glade Green
Comb. 320
Lower Body Comb. 371
1949
246-81416-G
De Soto Imperial Maroon
Comb. 360
1949
246-81417-M
De Soto Desert Tan
Comb. 345
Lower Body Comb. 370
1949
246-81421
De Soto Midnight Blue
Comb. 307
1949
246-81424
De Soto Andame Green Metallic
Comb. 321
Upper Body Comb. 371
1949
181-24146
De Soto Briar Brown Metallic
Comb. 346
Upper Body Comb. 370
1949
181-24176
1949 De Soto Color Combinations
Combination Number
DUCO Body Color
301
246-2048 De Soto Black
305
246-55336 De Soto Horizon Blue
306
202-81336 De Soto Regal Blue Metallic
307
246-81424 De Soto Midnight Blue
320
246-81416-G De Soto Glade Green
321
181-24146 De Soto Andante Green Metallic (DULUX Only)
335
246-81378 De Soto Thunder Gray
336
246-81377 De Soto Dawn Gray
345
246-81421 De Soto Desert Tan
346
181-24176 De Soto Briar Brown Metallic (DULUX Only)
360
246-81417-M De Soto Imperial Maroon
Upper
370
Lower
181-24176 De Soto Briar Brown Metallic (DULUX Only)
246-81421 De Soto Desert Tan
Upper
371
Lower
181-24146 De Soto Andante Green Metallic (DULUX Only)
246-81416-G De Soto Glade Green
Upper
372
Lower
246-81378 De Soto Thunder Gray
246-81377 De Soto Dawn Gray
Upper
373
Lower
202-81336 De Soto Regal Blue Metallic
246-55336 De Soto Horizon Blue
Color combination numbers are shown on a plate under the hood of the car on the left side of the cowl.
Also see:44 Popular Colors from the 1940s
DODGE EXTERIOR COLORS
SWATCH
COLOR
CODE
YEARS
Dulux®
Duco®
Dodge Air Cruiser Red
Comb. 562
1949
93-6332-M
246-32678-M
Dodge La Plata Blue
Comb. 505
1949
93-6923
246-34478
Dodge Gypsy Green Metallic
Comb. 522
1949
181-24142
No Match
Dodge Tunis Blue Metallic
Comb. 506
1949
181-24144
No Match
Dodge Stone Beige
Comb. 545
1949
93-34914
246-34913
Dodge Hunter Green
Comb. 521
1949
93-55338
246-55338-G
Dodge Cadet Red
Comb. 561
1949
93-81372-M
246-81372-M
Dodge French Gray
Comb. 536
1949
93-81386
246-81386
Dodge Granite Gray
Comb. 535
1949
93-81387
246-81387
Dodge Island Green
Comb. 520
1949
93-81388
246-81388-G
Dodge Monarch Maroon
Comb. 560
1949
93-81389-M
No Match
Dodge Victoria Ivory
Comb. 565
1949
93-81390
246-81390
Dodge Cairo Tan Metallic
Comb. 546
1949
No Match
202-81391-G
1949 Dodge Color Combinations
Combination Number
DULUX® Body Color
501
93-005 Dodge Black
505
93-6923 Dodge La Plata Blue
506
181-24144 Dodge Tunis Blue Metallic
520
93-81388 Dodge Island Green
521
93-55338 Dodge Hunter Green
522
181-24142 Dodge Gypsy Green Metallic
535
93-81387 Dodge Granite Gray
536
93-81386 Dodge French Gray
545
93-34913 Dodge Stone Beige
546
No Match In Dulux Cairo Tan Metallic (DUCO 20281391-G)
560
93-81389-M Dodge Monarch Maroon
561 (Convertible)
93-81372-M Dodge Cadet Red
562
93-6332-M Dodge Air Cruiser Red
565 (Convertible)
93-81390 Dodge Victoria Ivory
Color combination numbers are not shown on Dodge cars.
NOTE�While these cars are finished in synthetic enamel, we recommend that spot touch-ups be made with DUCO® rather than DULUX®. Also see:44 Popular Colors from the 1940s