(Wedgewood Blue : Triumph : 1963 - 1969)
This blue automotive paint color is most commonly known as Wedgewood Blue. The color formulation has been used between 1963 and 1969, primarily by Triumph. See the full detailed list below.

12873 is a paint code for PPG (Pittsburgh Plate Glass) who has been providing automotive paints since 1924 (originally Ditzler Color Company subsidiary acquired in 1928). PPG/Ditzler codes from 10000 to 95000 were used on new paint formulations starting in the late 1930's and extending to around 1968. PPG/Ditzler codes in the 10000 to 19999 range are primarily shades of blue. These PPG codes serve as a great way to track the usage of paint between and within vehicle manufacturers.

Example of the color Ditzler 12873 See more information on Ditzler code "12873"

Usage list of Ditzler paint code 12873 (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
1963	Triumph		26	Wedgewood Blue
1964	Triumph		26	Wedgewood Blue
1965	Triumph		26	Wedgewood Blue
1966	Triumph		26	Wedgewood Blue
1967	Triumph		26	Wedgewood Blue
1968	Triumph		26	Wedgewood Blue
1969	Triumph		26	Wedgewood Blue

Paint Manufacturer Codes
Make/Year Code : 6904, 26
PPG/Ditzler : 12873
Dupont : 97067, 8451
Martin Senour : 25428
Sherwin Williams : 9226

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