(Brown : Chevrolet : 1952 - 1953)
This code is listed in our database as a cross-reference to PPG code 20818; therefore, the results below are from that code.

This yellow brown automotive paint color is most commonly known as simply 'Brown'. Another common paint color promotional name is Sahara Beige. The color formulation has been used between 1952 and 1953, primarily by Chevrolet. See the full detailed list below.

Some Chrysler paint manufacturing codes come in two forms, the short 1 to 3 digit model/year code which changes frequently and a longer code which does not change. One of these longer codes which we track is the DT or Dodge Truck or Fleet code. This is one of only a very few DT codes that starts with the letters "DT" and does not end in a 4 digit number. We are not sure about the use of this paint, it is probably very early or a basic color. Codes in the DT6000 to DT6999 range are generally brown beige or gold shades. These DT codes do not change over the years for a particular paint formulation; therefore, it is the best code to track the usage of Chrysler paint. In many cases Chrysler has assigned DT codes to popular paint from other manufacturers to use as special order paints.

The DT paint set is one of the few that includes many of the official US Military paint colors.

In this case, DT6050 appears to be a special order paint for a popular early paint named Brown by Chevrolet.

Example of the color Chrysler DT6050 See more information on Chrysler code "DT6050"

Usage list of Chrysler paint code DT6050 (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
				Brown	|PPG/Dupont Cross-Ref 1990|
1952	Chevrolet	Chevrolet	478	Sahara Beige
1953	Chevrolet	Chevrolet	504	Sahara Beige

Paint Manufacturer Codes
Chrysler/Dodge : DT6050
Make/Year Code : 478, 504
PPG/Ditzler : 20818
Dupont : 1242, 93-55979, 246-55979

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