(Bright Regatta Blue : Ford : 1985 - 1991)
This code is listed in our database as a cross-reference to PPG code 3745; therefore, the results below are from that code.

This blue automotive paint color is most commonly known as Bright Regatta Blue. Another common paint color promotional name is Blue. The color formulation has been used between 1985 and 1991, primarily by Ford; but also by Mercury. See the full detailed list below.

The short make/year code for this paint on a 23523 in 1987, is 7H. 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: 7H. The longer Ford paint manufacturing code is M5979 or M5979A. 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 1987 Mercury Bright Regatta Blue See more information on "1987 Mercury Bright Regatta Blue"
or see paints with short model/year code of : 7H
or See all paints named "Bright Regatta Blue" or "Bright" or "Regatta"
or See other Blue 1987 Mercury paint shades
or See all Blue paints on the Mercury - this is cool!

Examples of paint code 1987 Mercury Bright Regatta Blue (click on image for larger/detailed view)


Usage list 1987 Mercury Bright Regatta Blue paint (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
				Blue	|PPG/Dupont Cross-Ref 1990|
1985	Ford	Ford Truck	7H	Bright Regatta Blue
1987	Ford		7H	Bright Regatta Blue
1987	Ford	Mustang	7H	Bright Regatta Blue
1987	Mercury	Mercury	7H	Bright Regatta Blue
1988	Ford		7H	Bright Regatta Blue
1988	Ford	Ford Truck	7H	Bright Regatta Blue
1988	Ford	Mustang	7H	Bright Regatta Blue
1989	Ford		7H	Bright Regatta Blue
1989	Ford	Ford Truck	7H	Bright Regatta Blue
1989	Ford	Mustang	7H	Bright Regatta Blue
1990	Ford	Ford Truck	MG	Bright Regatta Blue	light medium heavy duty truck
1991	Ford		MG,7H	Bright Regatta Blue
1991	Ford	Ford Truck	MG	Bright Regatta Blue	light medium heavy duty truck
1991	Mercury	Mercury	MG,7H	Bright Regatta Blue

Paint Manufacturer Codes
Ford : M5979A, M5979, M6135A
Make/Year Code : MG, 7H
PPG/Ditzler : 3745
Dupont : B8584
RM/BASF : 15119
Glasurit : FDU-5979, FDU5979

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