(Dark Midnight Blue : Ford : 1978)
This code is listed in our database as a cross-reference to PPG code 3035; therefore, the results below are from that code.

This blue automotive paint color is most commonly known as Dark Midnight Blue. Another common paint color promotional name is Blue. The color formulation has been used only in 1978, primarily by Ford; but also by Mercury. See the full detailed list below.

The short make/year code for this paint on a 38781 in 1978, is 3A. 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: 3A. The longer Ford paint manufacturing code is M5585 or M5585A. 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 1978 Mercury Dark Midnight Blue See more information on "1978 Mercury Dark Midnight Blue"
or see paints with short model/year code of : 3A
or See all paints named "Dark Midnight Blue" or "Dark" or "Midnight"
or See other Blue 1978 Mercury paint shades
or See all Blue paints on the Mercury - this is cool!

Examples of paint code 1978 Mercury Dark Midnight Blue (click on image for larger/detailed view)


Usage list 1978 Mercury Dark Midnight Blue paint (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
				Blue	|PPG/Dupont Cross-Ref 1990|
1978	Ford		3A	Dark Midnight Blue
1978	Ford	Mustang	3A	Dark Midnight Blue
1978	Ford	Thunderbird	3A	Dark Midnight Blue
1978	Mercury	Mercury	3A	Dark Midnight Blue

Paint Manufacturer Codes
Ford : M5585A, M5585
Make/Year Code : 3A
PPG/Ditzler : 3035
Dupont : 45116LH, 45116AH, 45116, 45116DH
RM/BASF : 9515

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