Guide to Jeep Paint Codes and Colors

By: Brendan Soriano / April 26, 2023 in Guides

Over the 35+ year run of the Jeep Wrangler, the model has worn an extensive color palette. Tens of shades of blues, greens, reds, and even whites have graced the body panels of the world’s most recognizable adventure mobile–so many colors that it’s tough to keep track!

Throughout the years, the same colors may even change names or even vary in hue depending on the year; for this reason, paired with ease of cataloging, auto manufacturers opt to assign paint codes to each body color.

Knowing your Jeep’s color code is essential, especially if you’re an avid modder. You can use the color code to verify if pre-owned body panels are a direct match, order paint-matched bumpers and fender flares, or even order matching touch-up paints to perform your own repairs! But what does a color code look like, and where can you find your Wrangler's? Read on for the answers to all these questions and more!

What is a Color Code?

So, what is a color code, and what does it look like?

As mentioned previously, color codes are alphanumeric codes designated for body colors. Jeep color codes typically feature three digits, including two letters followed by a single number (i.e. PS2).

Rather than relying on names, color codes are a simple way to catalog, mix, and store manufactured paint mixtures. Paint codes are simple to input, read, and reiterate to parts departments, body shops, and paint supply stores!

Where Can You Find Your Jeep’s Color Code?

Your Jeep’s color code may be printed in different locations depending on the year. On older models, it’s not uncommon to find the code on the radiator support, firewall, or even under the driver’s seat! However, most newer generations place the VIN sticker in the driver’s door jamb with a small section entitled “PNT:” followed by the three-digit alphanumeric code.

Jeep Wrangler Color Codes (by generations)

Now that we understand the basics of color codes, it’s time to get into the meat of the guide! In this section, we’ll outline the colors and associated codes of all Jeep Wrangler years and generations.

Jeep Wrangler YJ Color Codes (1987-1995)

Color Name	Color Code
Colorado Red Silver Metallic Spinnaker Blue Metallic	BE BH BJ
Silver Metallic	BH
Spinnaker Blue Metallic	BJ
Vivid Red Metallic	BK
Khaki Metallic	BL, J5, HJ5
Sand Dune Yellow	BM
Pearl White	CA
Coffee	CW
Classic Black	P1
Navy Blue Metallic	AC8
Bright White	GW6, PW6
Malibu Yellow	HJ4, PJ4
Radiant Fire	KRD, PRD
Black	PX9, TX9, X9
Khaki Metallic	HJ5, PJ5
Canyon Blue Metallic	KCA, PCA
Dark Silver Metallic	KSE
Sage Green Metallic	PG1, LG1
Sand Beige Metallic	LJ1
Hunter Green Metallic	LG4, PG4
Bright Copper Metallic	PVA, LVA
Electric Blue Metallic	KC3, PC3
Navajo Turquoise Metallic	KQ2, PQ2
Jewel Blue Metallic	MC9, PC9
Poppy Red, Flame Red	PR4
Dark Montego Blue Metallic, Dark Blue Pearl	PCH
Light Montego Blue Metallic, Brilliant Blue Metallic	PCJ
Bright Mango	PV5, RV5
Light Pearlstone Metallic	HV1, H18, PV1
Aqua Metallic	LQE, LQE, PQE
Emerald Green Metallic	PGF

Jeep Wrangler TJ Color Codes (1996-2006)

Color Name	Color Code
Black	DX8, PX8, X13
Bright Jade Satin Metallic	PQP, SQP
Flame Red	PR4
Lapis Blue	PC4, RC4
Magenta	SH1, PH1
Light Pearlstone Metallic	H18, PV1
Dark Blue Pearl	PJC
Emerald Green Metallic	PGF
Moss Green Pearl	RJN, PJN
Citron Pearl	PJV, SJV
Stone White	PW1, SW1
Gunmetal Pearl	PQ7, TQ7
Deep Amethyst Pearl	TCN, PCN
Chili Pepper Red Pearl	VEA, PEA
Medium Fern Green Metallic	PJP, RJP
Intense Blue Pearl	PB3, VB3
Desert Sand Pearl	WTD, PTD
Solar Yellow	PYH, VYH
Silverstone Metallic	PS5, XS5
Deep Hunter Green Pearl, Forest Green Pearl	PG8
Patriot Blue Pearl	WBT, PBT
Amber Fire Pearl	PV3, XV3
Steel Blue Pearl	PBQ, XBQ
Sienna Pearl	PU7, WU7
Taupe Frost Metallic	PTK, TTK
Light Almond Pearl	PKJ, ZKJ
Dark Slate Pearl	PAW, QAW, VAW
Deep Cranberry Pearl	VMT, PMT
Inca Gold Pearl	YY6, PY6
Inferno Red Pearl	PEL, WEL
Shale Green Metallic	PGR, XGR
Bright Cactus Green Pearl	AFM, PFM
Light Khaki Metallic	AJC, PJC, QJC
Atlantic Blue Pearl	PBJ, ZBJ
Graphite Slate Gray Metallic	PDR, ZDR
Electric Lime Green Metallic	PGL
Dark Garnet Red Pearl	PRV, XRV
Dark Khaki Metallic	ZJ8
Timberline Green Pearl	AGW, PGW
Deep Molten Red Pearl	BR8, PR8
Impact Orange	BV5, PV5
Woodland Brown Metallic	PU2
Midnight Blue Pearl	BB8, PB8
Medium Gray	BDL
Deep Beryl Green Pearl	CGV, PGV
Dark Gray Metallic	XS9
Mineral Gray Metallic	CDM, PDM
Bright Silver Metallic	PS2, WS2

Jeep Wrangler JK Color Codes (2007-2018)

Color Name	Color Code
Black	DX8, PX8, X13
Light Khaki Metallic	AJC, PJC, QJC
Inferno Red Crystal Pearl	ARH, ARJ, PRH, PRJ, RJ
Brilliant Black Pearl	AXR, PXR
Flame Red	PR4
Mineral Gray Metallic	CDM, PDM
Bright Silver Metallic	PS2, WS2, PSB, WSB
Patriot Blue Pearl	PB7, WB7
Atlantic Blue Pearl	PBJ, ZBJ
Inferno Red Pearl	PEL, WEL
Solar Yellow	PYH, VYH
Light Graystone Pearl	EDA, PDA
Midnight Blue Pearl	BB8, PB8
Impact Orange	BV5, PV5
Deep Beryl Green Pearl	CGV, PGV
Steel Blue Metallic	DBM, PBM
Sunburst Orange Pearl	DV6, PV6, V6
Red Rock Crystal Pearl	EEM, PEM
Jeep Green Metallic	EGJ, PGJ
Rescue Green Metallic	EJR, PJR
Hunter Green Metallic	JG5, PG5
Graphite Slate Gray Metallic	PDR, ZDR
Moss Green Metallic	PJN, RJN
Stone White	PW1, SW1
Jet Black, Jet Black Matte, Jet Black Matte - Low Gloss	RXF
Dark Khaki	ZJ8
Surf Blue Pearl	FQD, PQD
Deep Water Blue Pearl	GBS, PBS
Furious Fuchsia Pearl	GHP, PHP
Sierra Blue	364, JB4, PB4
Rugged Brown Pearl	GTW, PTW
Mango Tango Pearl	HVG, PVG
Deep Cherry Red Crystal Pearl	JRP, PRP
Natural Green Pearl	HGN, PGN
Sahara Tan	JFD, PFD
Bronze Star Pearl	JUK, PUK
Black Forest Green Pearl	KGZ, PGZ
Bright White	GW7, PW7
True Blue Pearl	KBU, PBU
Deep Molten Red Pearl	BR8, PR8
Winter Chill Pearl	JBA, PBA
Canyon Brown Pearl	JUS, PUS
Bright Amber Pearl	JYC, PYC
Gecko	KFM, PFM
Crush, Header Orange	KL4, PL4
Copper Pearl	KLB, PLB
Dozer	KY5, PY5
Granite Crystal Metallic	LAU, PAU
Commando	LGH, PGH
Anvil	LDS, PDS
Brilliant Black Pearl	AXR, PXR
Rock Lobster	LKT, PKT
Dune	LTT, PTT
Billet Silver Metallic	JSC, PSC
Hydro Blue Metallic	MBJ, PBJ
Firecracker Red	MRC, PRC
Smoke Bronze II Matte	NTZ
Tank	NGK, PGK
Plum Crazy Pearl	FHG, PHG
Hemi Orange Pearl	FLC, PLC
Stinger Yellow	KYV, PYV, QYV
Mojave Sand	KTA, PTA
Hypergreen	NJK, PJK
Anchor Gray	MSQ, PSQ
Sarge Green	PGG
Velvet Red Pearl	NRV, PRV
Acid Yellow	PJD, RJD
Gobi	PUA, RUA
Chief	PQB, RQB
Sting Gray	PDN
Gator	PGV, VGV
Ocean Blue Metallic	PBM, SBM
Green With Envy Pearl	GGE, PGE
Punk’N Pearl	PE4, SE4

Jeep Wrangler JL Color Codes (2018-2023+)

Color Name	Color Code
Granite Crystal Metallic	LAU, PAU
Solar Yellow	EYB, PYB
Mojave Sand	KTA, PTA
Sting Gray/Ceramic Gray	PDN
Bikini Metallic	PPE, PPT, SPT, TPE
Anvil	LDS, PDS
Hypergreen	NJK, PJK
Black	DX8, PX8, X13
Vermelho Tribal Red Metallic	PRA
Bright White	GW7, PW7
Dune	LTT, PTT
Anchor Gray	MSQ, PSQ
Tank	NGK, PGK
Sarge Green	PGG
Flame Red	PR4
Acid Yellow	PJD, RJD
Billet Silver Metallic	JSC, PSC
Ocean Blue Metallic	PBM, SBM
Plum Crazy Pearl	FHG, PHG
Hemi Orange Pearl	FLC, PLC
Green With Envy Pearl	GGE, PGE
Deep Red Cherry Crystal Pearl	JRP, PRP
True Blue Pearl	KBU, PBU
Punk’N Pearl	PE4, SE4
Surf Blue Pearl	FQD, PQD
Canyon Brown Pearl	JUS, PUS
Copper Pearl	KLB, PLB
Dozer	KY5, PY5
Stinger Yellow	KYV, PYV, QYV
Hydro Blue Metallic	MBJ, PBJ
Firecracker Red	MRC, PRC
Velvet Red Pearl	NRV, PRV
Chief	PQB, RQB
Jet Black/Jet Black Matte/Jet Black Matte - Low Gloss	RXF
Brilliant Black Pearl	AXR, PXR
Gobi	PUA, RUA
Gator	PGV, VGV
Atomic Silver Metallic	PSE, SSE
Furious Fuchsia Pearl	GHP, PHP
Minty/Earl	PGP, WGP
Gecko	KFM, PFM
High Velocity	PJF, WJF
Reign Metallic	PHT, XHT