(Shadow Gray : GM : 1975 - 1976)
This gray automotive paint color is most commonly known as Shadow Gray. Other common color promotional names include Medium Gray and Pewter. The color formulation has been used between 1975 and 1976, primarily by GM; but also by Chevrolet, Oldsmobile and Buick. See the full detailed list below.

The 4 or 5 digit Dupont paint codes ending in an D or DH or DM are Dulux paints. Primarily from 1960 to 1980 Dupont paint codes included all three L-Lucite, A-Centari, and D-Dulux versions. Use the 4 or 5 digit code to track paints colors independent of paint type.

Example of the color Dupont 43459D See more information on Dupont code "43459D"

Usage list of Dupont paint code 43459D (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
1975	Buick	Buick	16	Pewter
1975	Chevrolet	Chevrolet	16	Medium Gray
1975	Chevrolet	Nova	16	Medium Gray
1975	GM		16	Pewter
1975	Oldsmobile	Oldsmobile	16	Shadow Gray
1976	GM		16	Shadow Gray
1976	Oldsmobile	Oldsmobile	16	Shadow Gray

Paint Manufacturer Codes
GM(Fisher code) : WA4640
Make/Year Code : 16, N0321, L0321, 8571
PPG/Ditzler : 2743
Dupont : 43459D, 43459, 43459L, 43459A, AH45, 44401
Sherwin Williams : 6813
RM/BASF : 2794, 79779
Autocolor ICI Nexa : 5119M, 8JV4M, 8JV4B
AkzoNobel Sikkens : FLNA9146

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