(Light Blue : Ford : 1977 - 1990)
At PaintRef.com we have records of this paint for over 13 years of use.

This code is listed in our database as a cross-reference to PPG code 2907; therefore, the results below are from that code.

This blue automotive paint color is most commonly known as Light Blue. Another common paint color promotional name is Blue. The color formulation has been used between 1977 and 1990, primarily by Ford; but also by Company Fleet Vehicles, International Harvester, Lincoln, and Mercury. We have records of this color appearing on the following models: Thunderbird, Pinto, and International Harvester Truck. See the full detailed list below. The use of this paint is for main body and special order color.

The one Company/Organization with Fleet Vehicles using this color is: Washington Gas Light Company.

The short make/year code for this paint on a 31730 in 1977, is 3U. 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: 3U. The longer Ford paint manufacturing code is M5467 or M5467A. Ford production paint codes starting with M are usually followed by a 4 digit number and the letter "A" indicating its an exterior paint. For example, the same code ending in the letter "G" is common for accent paints. These longer manufacturing codes are useful for tracking paint usage.

Example of 1977 Mercury Light Blue See more information on "1977 Mercury Light Blue"
or see paints with short model/year code of : 3U
or See all paints named "Light Blue" or "Light"
or See other Blue 1977 Mercury paint shades
or See all Blue paints on the Mercury - this is cool!

Examples of paint code 1977 Mercury Light Blue (click on image for larger/detailed view)


Usage list 1977 Mercury Light Blue paint (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
				Blue	|PPG/Dupont Cross-Ref 1990|
1977	Ford		3U	Light Blue
1977	Ford	Ford Truck	8	Light Blue
1977	Ford	Pinto	3U	Light Blue
1977	Lincoln	Lincoln	3U	Light Blue
1977	Mercury	Mercury	3U	Light Blue
1978	Ford		3U	Light Blue
1978	Ford	Ford Truck	3U,8	Light Blue
1978	Ford	Thunderbird	3U	Light Blue
1978	Mercury	Mercury	3U	Light Blue
1985	International Harvester	Truck	6849	Blue	Custom, |IH MT-90 Parts Merchandising Catalog|, ppg/name best guess
1990	Fleet	Washington Gas Light Company		Blue

Paint Manufacturer Codes
Ford : M5467, M5467A
Make/Year Code : 8, 6849, 3U
PPG/Ditzler : 2907
Dupont : 44747AH, 44747D, AF543, 44747LH, 44747
RM/BASF : 8715

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