(Dark Cadet Blue : Fleetwood : 1983 - 1987)
This code is listed in our database as a cross-reference to PPG code 3581; therefore, the results below are from that code.

1983 paint by Ford with a promotional name of Dark Cadet Blue. This blue automotive paint color is most commonly known as Dark Cadet Blue. Another common paint color promotional name is Blue. The color formulation has been used between 1983 and 1987, primarily by Fleetwood; but also by Lincoln, Ford and Mercury. See the full detailed list below.

The short make/year code for this paint on a 21633 in 1983, is 5R. 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: 5R. The longer Ford paint manufacturing code is M5884 or M5884A. 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 1983 Ford Dark Cadet Blue See more information on "1983 Ford Dark Cadet Blue"
or see paints with short model/year code of : 5R
or See all paints named "Dark Cadet Blue" or "Dark" or "Cadet"
See other Blue 1983 Lincoln paint shades
or See all Blue Lincoln paint shades

Usage list 1983 Ford Dark Cadet Blue paint (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
				Blue	|PPG/Dupont Cross-Ref 1990|
1983	Ford		5R	Dark Cadet Blue
1983	Lincoln	Lincoln	5R	Dark Cadet Blue
1983	Mercury	Mercury	5R	Dark Cadet Blue
1984	Fleetwood	Motor Home		Dark Cadet Blue	metallic, PA SW SX
1984	Ford		5R	Dark Cadet Blue
1984	Lincoln	Lincoln	5R	Dark Cadet Blue
1984	Mercury	Mercury	5R	Dark Cadet Blue
1985	Fleetwood	Motor Home		Dark Cadet Blue	metallic, PA
1986	Fleetwood	Motor Home		Dark Cadet Blue	metallic, PA
1987	Fleetwood	Motor Home		Blue	metallic, also Dark Cadet Blue, Southwind

Paint Manufacturer Codes
Ford : M5884A, M5884
Make/Year Code : 5R
PPG/Ditzler : 3581
Dupont : B8350
RM/BASF : 13217
Glasurit : FDU-5884, FDU5884

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