(Dark Blue : Chevrolet : 1975 - 1978)
This blue automotive paint color is most commonly known as Dark Blue. The color formulation has been used between 1975 and 1978, primarily by Chevrolet; but also by GM, GMC. See the full detailed list below.

GM paint manufacturing codes come in two forms, the short 1 to 3 digit model/year code which changes frequently; and beginning in the 1960's a longer 4 digit code which starts with the letters "WA" or "WE". Sometimes called "Fisher Paint codes"; codes beginning with WA are production paints, WE are commercial or special order paints with codes typically starting with '5' (i.e. WE5xxx). Early use of Fisher Paint codes included extra digits between the "W" and "A" to indicate the type and sometimes location of the paint. For example: WOA or W0A for a flat or suede trim paint (typically interior dash), W5A for low gloss (interior), W25A for semi gloss trim colors (typically interior), and W30A for standard gloss colors. For paint codes in the 5000-5999 range, either the WA or WE can be used; i.e. WA5238 is the same as WE5238.

Variations of the exterior paint code WA5238, which may appear on body data tags include: 5238, U5238, and L5238 (the prefix U for upper body, or L for lower body). Location of the GM paint code plate (Service Parts Identification tag) varies depending on the year and model of the vehicle common places are on the top or near the top of the back engine compartment shroud panel just behind the steering wheel, hinge pillar of the driver's side door, trunk or rear hatch, side of door, glove compartment, or behind the driver's seat. Check for either the short year/make/model paint code or the longer manufacturing (Fisher) paint code.

Example of the color GM WA5238 See more information on GM code "WA5238"

Usage list of GM paint code WA5238 (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
1975	Chevrolet	Chevy Truck	84	Dark Blue
1975	GM		84	Dark Blue
1976	Chevrolet	Chevy Truck	84	Dark Blue
1976	GM		84	Dark Blue
1977	Chevrolet	Chevy Truck	84	Dark Blue
1977	GM		84	Dark Blue
1977	GMC	GMC	84	Dark Blue
1978	Chevrolet	Chevy Truck	84	Dark Blue
1978	GM		84	Dark Blue
1978	GMC	GMC	84	Dark Blue

Paint Manufacturer Codes
GM(Fisher code) : WA5238, WEA5238
Make/Year Code : 84
PPG/Ditzler : 2782
Dupont : 43488LH, 43488DH, 43488, 43488AH
Sherwin Williams : 3628
RM/BASF : 2874
Autocolor ICI Nexa : 5477M

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