For correct identification, please refer to the Color code listings on this site.
Locating Factory Paint Codes
Make
Code Location
Opel
3, 4, 6, 8, 9, 10
LOCATION OF PAINT CODE
Paint code is stencilled in engine compartment on right front guard / fender.
DULUX®
Dulux is not recommended for the repair of LUCITE - or other Acrylic Lacquer finishes.
NOTE:
It may be necessary, at times, to tint colors to produce a satisfactory match due to normal weathering and changes in color standards. Please refer to the 1968 Opel Paint Charts or 1970 Opel Paint Charts for actual samples.
OPEL Colors from 1966 to 1968
MFG. CODE
YEARS USED
COLOR
LUCITE®
DULUX®
CHIP REFERENCE
BB
1966 - 1967
Sandpiper Beige
8141L
98209
F-20
BB
1968
Sandpiper Beige #2
8173L
8173D
F-28
CC
1966
Topaz Yellow
8142L
98210
F-26
CC
1968
Satellite Yellow
8160L
8160D
F-22
DD
1966
Huron Blue
8144L
98212
F-27
DD
1968
Riviera Gold
8161L
8161D
F-18
JJ
1967
' Bamboo Yellow
8148L
8148D
F-24
KK
1967 - 1968
Nocturne Blue
8149LH
8149DH
F-17
MM
1966 - 1968
Granada Red
8140LM
98208H
F-19
RR
1966 - 1968
Aspen White
8139L
98207
F-15
SS
*1966 - 1967
Antique Turquoise
8143L
98211
F-25
UU
1967 - 1968
La Plata Silver
8158L
8158D
F-23
WW
1967 - 1968
Flame Red
8159LH
8159DH
F-21
XX
1966 - 1968
Crystal Blue
8138L
98206
F-16
1969 MODEL COLORS
The 1969 Model Opels imported into the United States were assembled at two different plants - one using acrylic lacquer and the other using enamel. Both plants used the same colors but since there were some variances, we are offering color matches for each plant.
Antwerp, Belgium Plant - Acrylic Lacquer Finish
Paint color identification is found on the vehicle identification plate. This information is indicated by the word "Acrylic" imbossed in the plate and followed by 3 figures and 2 letters.
MFG. PAINT CODE
COLOR
LUCITE®
DULUX®
CHIP REFERENCE
135(UU)
Metallic Silver
8486L
8486D
Similar to F-23
235(HH)
Strato Blue
8487 L
8487 D
Lighter than F-35
338(PP)
Spring Green
8482 L
8482 D
Similar to F-40
447(DD)
Regal Gold
8485L
8485 D
Lighter than F-56
448(BB)
Sand Beige
8488L
8488D
Lighter than F-28
450(CC)
Sun Yellow
8489L
8489 D
Darker than F-22
451(RR)
Brilliant White
8490L
8490D
Whiter than F-15
520(JJ)
Rallye Red
8484LM
8484DH
Similar to F-52
Bochum, Germany Plant—Enamel Finish
Paint color identification is found on the .eh cle identification plant. This information is indicated by 3 figures and 2 letters (the number "15" identifies G. T. Metallic Green).
