(Rio Red : Pontiac : 1948 - 1950)
This red automotive paint color is most commonly known as Rio Red. Another common paint color promotional name is Empire Red. The color formulation has been used between 1948 and 1950, primarily by Pontiac; but also by Chevrolet. See the full detailed list below.

The short make/year code for this paint on a 3316 in 1950, is 438. Careful when using this paint code along with the make and year to specify this paint since it is may not be unique. You can check the paint code here: 438.

Example of 1950 Chevrolet Empire Red See more information on "1950 Chevrolet Empire Red"
or see paints with short model/year code of : 438
or See all paints named "Empire Red" or "Empire"
or See other Red 1950 Chevrolet paint shades
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Usage list 1950 Chevrolet Empire Red paint (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
1948	Pontiac	Pontiac	06	Rio Red
1949	Pontiac	Pontiac	4906	Rio Red
1950	Chevrolet	Chevrolet	438	Empire Red
1950	Pontiac	Pontiac	06	Rio Red

Paint Manufacturer Codes
Make/Year Code : 4906, 06, 438
PPG/Ditzler : 50124
Dupont : 246-39896M, 93-39896M, 401M

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