What color Honda do I have?
I can't see your vehicle to confirm its color, but you can determine it by checking the paint code or the official color name on your Honda and cross-referencing with Honda’s color catalog. This article explains how.
How to identify your exterior color
To confirm the exact exterior finish, use these steps to locate the color name or paint code on the car and cross-reference with official Honda catalogs.
- Check the driver’s door jamb sticker: most Hondas print the exterior color code and a short color name on a label near the hinges.
- Inspect the window sticker (Monroney label): for a new or recently sold vehicle, the exterior color name is listed there along with the VIN and trim.
- If the door jamb sticker is unreadable, look for an additional label under the hood or in the glove box; the paint code is typically a two- to three-character code.
- Use the VIN to fetch official color data: you can contact a Honda dealership or use Honda’s official parts site to retrieve the exterior color from the VIN.
- Match the color name or code to Honda’s official color catalog for your model year to confirm the exact shade; note that color names can vary by year and model.
These steps should help you confirm the color name and shade for your Honda. If you share your model, year, and VIN (or the label text you find), I can help interpret the color code and suggest the closest official color name.
Interpreting color codes and official names
Honda uses both a paint code and an official color name. The paint code identifies the precise shade, while the color name provides a human-readable description. To ensure an exact match, rely on the paint code when ordering touch-up paint or replacement parts, and use the official color name for reference in documentation.
How to read and use the information you find
When you locate a color code, take these steps to verify the shade:
- Note the exact code (usually two to three characters, sometimes alphanumeric).
- Cross-check the code with Honda’s color catalog for your model year and trim.
- If you’re ordering paint, provide both the code and the official color name to the dealer or paint supplier.
In practice, the color code is the most reliable way to ensure an accurate match, especially for touch-ups or panel replacements, since color names can vary between years and trims.
Summary: While I can’t directly see your Honda, you can determine its color by locating the paint code or color name on the car itself—typically on the door jamb sticker or window sticker—and then cross-referencing with Honda’s official color catalog for your model year. If you provide the model and year (and, if possible, the VIN), I can help translate the code into the exact official color name and shade.
