(Faun Brown : Leyland : 1970 - 1981)
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This brown automotive paint color is most commonly known as Faun Brown. Another common paint color promotional name is Beige. The color formulation has been used between 1970 and 1981, primarily by Leyland; but also by Fiat. See the full detailed list below.

23053 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 20000 to 29999 range are primarily shades of brown, beige, and cream. These PPG codes serve as a great way to track the usage of paint between and within vehicle manufacturers.

Example of the color Ditzler 23053 See more information on Ditzler code "23053"

Usage list of Ditzler paint code 23053 (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
1970	Leyland		ST13526	Faun Brown
1971	Leyland		RD26	Faun Brown
1972	Leyland		RD26	Faun Brown
1981	Fiat		822	Beige	Stada

Paint Manufacturer Codes
Make/Year Code : RD26, 822, ST13526
PPG/Ditzler : 23053
Dupont : 8580, 8580L, L7922, 8580D
Martin Senour : 22974

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