(Sunset Mist : GM : 1971)
This brown automotive paint color is most commonly known as Sunset Mist. Another common paint color promotional name is Briar. The color formulation has been used only in 1971, primarily by GM; but also by Oldsmobile, 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 5286D See more information on Dupont code "5286D"

Usage list of Dupont paint code 5286D (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
1971	Buick	Buick	73	Sunset Mist
1971	GM		73	Sunset Mist
1971	Oldsmobile	Oldsmobile	73	Briar

Paint Manufacturer Codes
GM(Fisher code) : WA4143
Make/Year Code : 73
PPG/Ditzler : 2347
Dupont : 5286L, 05286, 5286, 5286D
RM/BASF : 2458
Autocolor ICI Nexa : 3733M

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