(Mahogany : Chevrolet : 1976 - 1978)
At PaintRef.com we have records of this paint across 6 manufacturers/makes, and with 5 unique promotional names.

This red automotive paint color is most commonly known as Mahogany. Other common color promotional names include Claret, Cordovan Maroon, Cordoven Maroon, and Independence Red. The color formulation has been used between 1976 and 1978, primarily by Chevrolet; but also by Buick, Cadillac, GM, GMC, Oldsmobile, and Pontiac. We have records of this color appearing on the following models: Firebird, Camaro, and Nova. See the full detailed list below.

The 4 or 5 digit Dupont paint codes ending in an L or LH or LM are Lucite 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 44131LM See more information on Dupont code "44131LM"

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Usage list of Dupont paint code 44131LM (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
1976	Buick	Buick	37,W	Independence Red
1976	Cadillac	Cadillac	37	Claret
1976	Chevrolet	Camaro	37	Mahogany
1976	Chevrolet	Chevrolet	37	Mahogany
1976	Chevrolet	Corvette	37	Mahogany
1976	Chevrolet	Nova	37	Mahogany
1976	GM		37	Mahogany
1976	GMC	GMC	37	Mahogany	Sprint
1976	Oldsmobile	Oldsmobile	37	Mahogany
1976	Pontiac	Firebird	37	Cordovan Maroon
1976	Pontiac	Pontiac	37	Cordoven Maroon
1976	Pontiac	Pontiac	37	Claret
1977	GM		37	Cordovan Maroon
1977	Pontiac	Firebird	37	Cordovan Maroon
1978	Chevrolet	Corvette	82	Mahogany
1978	GM		82	Mahogany

Paint Manufacturer Codes
GM(Fisher code) : WA4759
Make/Year Code : 82, 37, 06, W
PPG/Ditzler : 2864
Dupont : 44131LM, 44131DM, 927AH339, AH339, 44131AM, 44131
Spies Hecker : 93326
Sherwin Williams : 3656
RM/BASF : 2931
Glasurit : GM-4759, GM4759
Autocolor ICI Nexa : 5292M, 6880M

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