(Azure Blue : Cadillac : 1953 - 1955)
This code is listed in our database as a cross-reference to PPG code 10965; therefore, the results below are from that code.

This blue automotive paint color is most commonly known as Azure Blue. Another common paint color promotional name is Blue. The color formulation has been used between 1953 and 1955, primarily by Cadillac. 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 DT8000 to DT8999 range are generally blue 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, DT8540 appears to be a special order paint for a popular early paint named Azure Blue by Cadillac.

Example of the color Chrysler DT8540 See more information on Chrysler code "DT8540"

Usage list of Chrysler paint code DT8540 (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
				Blue	|PPG/Dupont Cross-Ref 1990|
1953	Cadillac	Cadillac	28	Azure Blue
1954	Cadillac	Cadillac	19	Azure Blue	also interior color
1955	Cadillac	Cadillac	22	Azure Blue

Paint Manufacturer Codes
Chrysler/Dodge : DT8540
Make/Year Code : 19, 28, 22
PPG/Ditzler : 10965
Dupont : 1632, 246-57450
Acme/Rogers : L1114

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