(Fathom Blue : Chevrolet : 1968)
This blue automotive paint color is most commonly known as Fathom Blue. Other common color promotional names include Aegena Blue, Deep Fathom, and Nocturne Blue. The color formulation has been used only in 1968, primarily by Chevrolet; but also by Buick, GM, Oldsmobile, and Pontiac. We have records of this color appearing on the following models: Chevelle, ChevyII, Corvair, Firebird, GTO, Nova, and Tempest. 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 4899D See more information on Dupont code "4899D"

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Usage list of Dupont paint code 4899D (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
1968	Buick	Buick	E	Deep Fathom
1968	Chevrolet	Camaro	E	Fathom Blue
1968	Chevrolet	Chevelle	E	Fathom Blue
1968	Chevrolet	Chevrolet	E	Fathom Blue
1968	Chevrolet	ChevyII	E	Fathom Blue
1968	Chevrolet	Corvair	E	Fathom Blue
1968	Chevrolet	Nova	E	Fathom Blue
1968	GM		E	Deep Fathom
1968	Oldsmobile	Oldsmobile	E	Nocturne Blue
1968	Pontiac	Firebird	E	Aegena Blue
1968	Pontiac	GTO	E	Aegena Blue
1968	Pontiac	Pontiac	E	Aegena Blue
1968	Pontiac	Tempest	E	Aegena Blue

Paint Manufacturer Codes
GM(Fisher code) : WA3760
Make/Year Code : E
PPG/Ditzler : 13513
Dupont : 4899D, 4899L, 98878, 4899
Acme/Rogers : 5514
Martin Senour : 4372
Sherwin Williams : 1650
Arco : AE-3436, S-9458, L-5281, 6247
RM/BASF : 1992

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