Not sure where your paint code is?
Every vehicle has a factory color code used to mix your exact paint. Here are the three most common places to find it — you'll have it in under 60 seconds.
Driver-Side Door Jamb
Open your driver-side door and look at the frame the door latches against. You'll find a white or silver sticker — usually near the latch or halfway down the door frame.
Under the Hood
If you can't find it on the door jamb, pop the hood and check the firewall (the wall between the engine and cabin) or the radiator support along the top front.
Inside the Trunk Lid
On some vehicles — especially older models and certain European brands — the paint code sticker is attached to the inside surface of the trunk lid or hatch.
What does a paint code look like?
Paint codes are short alphanumeric codes — usually 3–7 characters. The format varies by manufacturer. Here are examples from the most common makes.
3-character code. Found on door jamb sticker next to Color:
Letter + number combo with dash. Door jamb sticker, labeled Color Code
Usually 2 letters. Door jamb or door post, labeled EXT PNT
Often starts with WA. Door jamb or under hood firewall
3-character code. Door jamb, on the barcode label
3-character code. Door jamb or trunk lid sticker
2–3 characters. Door jamb sticker, labeled Paint Code
3-character code. Door jamb or spare tire well sticker
Paint code FAQ
My sticker is faded or missing — what do I do?
If your door jamb sticker is unreadable, try these options:
- Check other locations — try under the hood or inside the trunk lid.
- Use your VIN — contact a dealership with your 17-digit VIN and they can look up the original paint code.
- Check your original purchase paperwork — the paint code is sometimes listed on the vehicle window sticker (Monroney label) from when the car was new.
- Contact us — we can often look up the code by VIN for popular makes and models.
My car has been repainted — will the paint code still match?
If your vehicle has been repainted a different color since it left the factory, the door jamb sticker will still show the original factory paint code — not the current color on the car.
In this case, use the paint code of whatever color is currently on your vehicle. If you don't know it, a body shop or auto paint supplier can typically color-match it for you and give you the closest code.
There are multiple codes on my sticker — which one is the paint code?
Door jamb stickers often list several codes for different vehicle systems. Look specifically for a label that says one of these:
- Color / Color Code
- PNT / Paint
- BC/CC (base coat / clear coat)
- EXT PNT (exterior paint — common on Ford)
- C/TR (color/trim)
The paint code is typically a short alphanumeric code (3–7 characters), not a long VIN or barcode number.
Do I need the interior trim code too?
No — for painted exterior body parts (bumpers, fenders, hoods, mirrors), you only need the exterior paint code. The interior trim code applies to upholstery and interior panels, not the exterior paint color.
What if my paint code has a slash or two parts, like "NH-731P/NH-731P"?
Some vehicles use a two-tone paint setup — the code before the slash is the primary exterior color, the code after is a secondary color (often the roof or lower panels). For a standard single-color vehicle, both codes will be the same.
Enter the first code (before the slash) when ordering your part.
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