(Orchid : Buick : 1933 - 1994)
At PaintRef.com we have records of this paint for over 61 years of use.

This purple automotive paint color is most commonly known as Orchid. Another common paint color promotional name is Cortez Green. The color formulation has been used between 1933 and 1994, primarily by Buick; but also by Kenworth, Freightliner and Peterbilt. We have records of this color appearing on the model of Kenworth Truck and Peterbilt Truck. See the full detailed list below.

Be careful with Dupont 4 digit codes (i.e. 5407 or 05407 or 246-5407) before 1946. There may have been some reuse in later years.

Example of the color Dupont 5407 See more information on Dupont code "5407"

Usage list of Dupont paint code 5407 (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
1933	Buick	Buick	318	Cortez Green	lower body
1994	Freightliner	Truck	N0418	Orchid
1994	Kenworth	Truck	L0418	Orchid
1994	Peterbilt	Truck	N0418	Orchid

Paint Manufacturer Codes
Chrysler/Dodge : DT3438
Make/Year Code : D9, N0418, L0418
PPG/Ditzler : 2402
Dupont : 5407, N423, 44465, 5407A, 5407L, 5407D
Sherwin Williams : 39527, 3316
RM/BASF : 79888, 2512
Autocolor ICI Nexa : 8JW9M, 3922M, 8JW9B

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