(Black Sapphire : Chevrolet : 1987 - 1993)
This code is listed in our database as a cross-reference to PPG code 4003; therefore, the results below are from that code.

This blue automotive paint color is most commonly known as Black Sapphire. Other common color promotional names include Midnight Blue, Blue, and Sapphire. The color formulation has been used between 1987 and 1993, primarily by Chevrolet; but also by GMC, GM and Company Fleet Vehicles. We have records of this color appearing on the following models: Astro, Blazer, Jimmy, Safari, and Suburban. See the full detailed list below.

The one Company/Organization with Fleet Vehicles using this color is: Leer East.

The short make/year code for this paint on a 201480 in 1990, is 98. 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: 98. The longer GM paint manufacturing code, sometimes called the "Fisher paint code", is WA8863. This longer manufacturing code is useful for tracking paint usage.

Example of 1990 GMC Black Sapphire See more information on "1990 GMC Black Sapphire"
or see paints with short model/year code of : 98
or See all paints named "Black Sapphire" or "Sapphire"
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Usage list 1990 GMC Black Sapphire paint (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
				Blue	|PPG/Dupont Cross-Ref 1990|
	GM		28	Black Sapphire	pearl, 87-92, |Autocolor Colour Register 1998-1999|
	GM		28	Black Sapphire	pearl, 93-93, |Autocolor Colour Register 1998-1999|
	GM		98	Black Sapphire	pearl, 87-92, |Autocolor Colour Register 1998-1999|
1987	Chevrolet	Chevy Truck	98	Black Sapphire	mini van
1987	GMC	GMC	98	Black Sapphire	metallic
1988	Chevrolet	Chevy Truck	98	Black Sapphire	MV
1988	GM		98	Black Sapphire	Chevy Truck
1988	GMC	GMC	98	Black Sapphire	metallic
1989	Chevrolet	Chevy Truck	98	Midnight Blue	also MV (mini van), clearcoat
1989	GM		98	Black Sapphire	clearcoat
1989	GMC	GMC	98	Black Sapphire	metallic
1990	Chevrolet	Chevy Truck	98	Midnight Blue
1990	Fleet	Leer East		Sapphire	metallic
1990	GMC	GMC	98	Black Sapphire	metallic
1991	Chevrolet	Astro	98	Black Sapphire
1991	Chevrolet	Blazer	98	Black Sapphire
1991	Chevrolet	Chevy Truck	98	Black Sapphire
1991	Chevrolet	Suburban	98	Black Sapphire
1991	GMC	GMC	98	Black Sapphire	metallic, Jimmy, Safari, Suburban
1991	GMC	Jimmy	98	Black Sapphire	metallic
1991	GMC	Safari	98	Black Sapphire	metallic
1991	GMC	Suburban	98	Black Sapphire	metallic
1992	Chevrolet	Chevy Truck	98	Black Sapphire
1992	GM		98	Black Sapphire
1993	Chevrolet	Chevy Truck	98	Black Sapphire	G van only
1993	GM		98	Black Sapphire
1993	GMC	GMC	98	Black Sapphire	metallic, Full Size Van

Paint Manufacturer Codes
GM(Fisher code) : WA8863
Make/Year Code : 28, 98
PPG/Ditzler : 4003
Dupont : B8745
RM/BASF : 17118
Glasurit : GM-8863, GM8863
Autocolor ICI Nexa : 2NY3B, C343B

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