(Dark Brown : Ford : 1976 - 1979)
This brown automotive paint color is most commonly known as Dark Brown. The color formulation has been used between 1976 and 1979, primarily by Ford; but also by Mercury, Lincoln. We have records of this color appearing on the following models: Thunderbird, Pinto, and Ford Truck. 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 44174LH See more information on Dupont code "44174LH"

Examples of Dupont code 44174LH (click on image for larger/detailed view)


Usage list of Dupont paint code 44174LH (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
1976	Ford		5Q	Dark Brown
1976	Ford	Mustang	5Q	Dark Brown
1976	Ford	Thunderbird	5Q	Dark Brown
1976	Lincoln	Lincoln	5Q	Dark Brown
1976	Mercury	Mercury	5Q	Dark Brown
1977	Ford	Ford Truck	F	Dark Brown
1977	Ford	Mustang	5Q	Dark Brown
1977	Ford	Thunderbird	5Q	Dark Brown
1977	Mercury	Mercury	5Q	Dark Brown
1978	Ford		5Q	Dark Brown
1978	Ford	Ford Truck	5Q,F	Dark Brown	Light Truck color only
1978	Ford	Mustang	5Q	Dark Brown
1978	Ford	Pinto	5Q	Dark Brown
1978	Ford	Thunderbird	5Q	Dark Brown
1978	Mercury	Mercury	5Q	Dark Brown
1979	Ford		5Q	Dark Brown
1979	Ford	Pinto	5Q	Dark Brown
1979	Mercury	Mercury	5Q	Dark Brown

Paint Manufacturer Codes
Ford : M5477, M5247A, M5247, M5477A
Chrysler/Dodge : DT6518
Make/Year Code : 5Q, DT6518, F, H, 1760
PPG/Ditzler : 2616
Dupont : 44174, C8223, 44174DH, 42840AW, 44174LH, 42840, 44174AW, 42840DH, 42840LH
Sherwin Williams : 3730
RM/BASF : 2736, 2997D, 2997
Glasurit : FDU-5247, FDU5247, FDU-5477, FDU5477

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