What color is my Honda Civic?

I can’t determine your Honda Civic’s color from here. To know for sure, check the exterior paint color code on the car or refer to the vehicle’s documents or a Honda dealer for verification.

Honda Civics use a paint-code system that designates the exact shade, including metallic or pearl finishes. The code is the authoritative reference, which you can match to Honda’s color chart or a dealer database to confirm the consumer-facing color name. Colors can vary by year and market, so it's important to verify against the right model year.

Where to find the exterior paint color code

Common locations on the Civic

To start, locate the paint code in the most reliable place on the car itself or in official documents. The following locations are the most common on Honda Civics:

• Driver's side door jamb sticker near the latch, labeled Exterior Color or Paint Code.


• Passenger side door jamb or front fender area where the sticker is also placed.


• Inside the trunk lid or under the hood on a label near the engine bay in some years.


• Vehicle’s owner’s manual or service booklet where color codes are listed for reference.


• VIN-based lookup through a Honda dealer or the official Honda Owner Portal if you still can't locate the sticker.

Consulting these sources should reveal a short alphanumeric code, often a few characters long, that identifies the exact exterior color.

How to interpret the color code and confirm the color name

From code to color name

Once you have the paint code, you can confirm the exact color by matching it to Honda's official paint chart for the Civic's model year. Note that the same color can have different names in different markets or years, so the code is the definitive reference.

• Use Honda's official color database or contact a dealership with the model year and code to retrieve the official color name.


• Ensure you’re looking at the correct model year, as paint codes can repeat across years with slight variations.


• If you’re comparing swatches, try to match it to a physical paint sample or a high-quality digital color reference to verify metallic, pearl, or solid finishes.

With the code and year, you should be able to confirm the exact exterior color name used by Honda for your Civic. If the code doesn’t yield a clear result, call or visit a dealer for confirmation.

What if the color code label is missing or unreadable?

Alternative ways to verify the color

If the label is damaged or removed, you still have options to verify the color:

• Provide the VIN to a Honda dealer or use the Honda Owner Portal to retrieve the original paint code associated with your vehicle.


• Check registration, insurance, or sale documents, which sometimes list the exterior color for the vehicle.


• Consider professional color matching: a body shop can help identify the original color by using the code if you have it, or by matching to a known sample if the code is unknown, though accuracy is best with the original code.

In cases of repainting or extensive body work, the current appearance may not reflect the original color. A dealer or body shop can help confirm the original shade using the VIN and code, if available.

Summary

The color of your Honda Civic isn’t knowable from this conversation alone. To determine it accurately, locate the exterior paint color code on the car itself or consult official records, then match that code to Honda’s color chart for your model year. If you’re stuck, a dealer can confirm the exact color name for you.

How to tell the color of a Honda Civic?

How to find the right paint color for your Honda

1. Look in the driver's side door jamb.
2. Check inside the engine bay near the firewall.
3. Check on the firewall inside the engine bay.
4. It may be located on the passenger's side, in the middle, or on the driver's side of the engine bay.

Can I use my VIN to find my paint color?

No, you cannot find your car's paint code by VIN alone, as the VIN is a unique vehicle identifier and does not contain the paint code. However, you can use the VIN to find the code by contacting the manufacturer or a dealership, or by looking for the paint code on a sticker in your car. 
Where to find your paint code

• On a sticker inside the driver's door: Look for a sticker on the door jamb or B-pillar that contains terms like "EXT PNT" or "BODY COLOR CODE," says CarParts.com. 
• On a label under the hood: Some cars have a sticker or placard with paint information in the engine bay, although it can sometimes be hard to read due to age and heat, according to AutoZone.com. 
• In your owner's manual: The paint code is often listed in the service history or owner's manual for your vehicle, notes Holts Auto. 

If you can't find the code on your car 

• Contact the dealership: Provide the VIN to the manufacturer or an authorized dealer, and they can look up the exact factory paint color for you, says JustAnswer. 
• Use online VIN decoding tools: Some online tools and websites can help you find paint codes, but you should always verify the code directly from your vehicle or a dealer for accuracy, as online tools may have inaccuracies, notes Partify. 

What color is my Honda car?

To find the color of your Honda, locate the sticker on the driver's side door jamb and find the paint code listed below the barcode. This code, which is a combination of letters and numbers, can be used to identify the exact color. If you can't find it, a Honda dealership can provide the information using your VIN number. 
Step 1: Open the driver's side door

• Pop open the front driver's side door to access the door jamb. 

Step 2: Find the sticker

• Look for a sticker that may say "Color?" or just be a general information tag.
• The paint code is usually located directly underneath the barcode. 

Step 3: Identify the paint code

• The code is typically a combination of letters and numbers, like NH700M or NH623M. 
• Some models may also have a separate "factory code" on the lower right of the tag that can help ensure a perfect match, as color variations exist depending on the factory where the car was made. 

Step 4: Get the color name

• You can use the code to look up the color name online or on the sticker itself. 
• If you are still unable to find the code, contact a Honda dealership and give them your vehicle's VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) for assistance. 

Where can I find my Honda Civic paint code?

The Honda Civic paint code is most commonly found on a sticker in the driver's side door jamb (the frame where the door latches). It may also be located on a plate on the passenger side door jamb or under the hood. The code is a combination of letters and numbers and is often labeled "COLOR" or "PAINT" on the sticker.
 
This video demonstrates how to find the paint code on a Honda Civic: 54sYOUCANICYouTube · Jan 23, 2023
Step-by-step instructions

1. Open the driver's side front door .
2. Locate the sticker or plate: on the door jamb (the frame).
3. Look for a section labeled "COLOR" or "PAINT" .
4. Identify the alphanumeric code . This is your paint code.
5. Check the passenger side door jamb: if you can't find it on the driver's side.
6. Look under the hood: as another possible location. 

You can also watch this video to see the paint code on the passenger side of a Honda Civic: 48sDaringBeefcakeYouTube · Sep 15, 2021
What the paint code looks like

• The code will be a combination of letters and numbers. 
• It can sometimes have a dash (e.g., NH-737M). 
• For some vehicles, there may be a second, shorter code that specifies a unique variation, like a factory code.