(Medium Shadow Blue : Ford : 1986 - 1989)
This code is listed in our database as a cross-reference to PPG code 3852; therefore, the results below are from that code.

This blue automotive paint color is most commonly known as Medium Shadow Blue. Another common paint color promotional name is Blue. The color formulation has been used between 1986 and 1989, primarily by Ford; but also by Mercury. See the full detailed list below.

The short make/year code for this paint on a 23512 in 1987, is 3R. 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: 3R. The longer Ford paint manufacturing code is M6225 or M6225A. 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 Medium Shadow Blue See more information on "1987 Mercury Medium Shadow Blue"
or see paints with short model/year code of : 3R
or See all paints named "Medium Shadow Blue" or "Medium" or "Shadow"
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 Medium Shadow Blue (click on image for larger/detailed view)


Usage list 1987 Mercury Medium Shadow Blue paint (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
				Blue	|PPG/Dupont Cross-Ref 1990|
1986	Ford		3R	Medium Shadow Blue	Crown Victoria, Country Squire
1986	Mercury	Mercury	3R	Medium Shadow Blue
1987	Ford		3R	Medium Shadow Blue
1987	Ford	Mustang	3R	Medium Shadow Blue
1987	Mercury	Mercury	3R	Medium Shadow Blue
1988	Ford		3R	Medium Shadow Blue
1988	Ford	Ford Truck	3R	Medium Shadow Blue
1988	Ford	Mustang	3R	Medium Shadow Blue
1988	Mercury	Mercury	3R	Medium Shadow Blue
1989	Ford		3R	Medium Shadow Blue
1989	Ford	Ford Truck	3R	Medium Shadow Blue
1989	Ford	Mustang	3R	Medium Shadow Blue

Paint Manufacturer Codes
Ford : M6225, M6225A
Make/Year Code : 3R
PPG/Ditzler : 3852
Dupont : B8689
RM/BASF : 16188
Glasurit : FDU-6225, FDU6225

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