(Carmel Tan : Dodge : 1976 - 1983)
This code is listed in our database as an offset listing to PPG code 2856; therefore, the results below are from that code.

1977 paint by Dodge with a promotional name of Caramel Tan. This brown automotive paint color is most commonly known as Carmel Tan. Other common color promotional names include Caramel Tan, Bright Tan, and Brown. The color formulation has been used between 1976 and 1983, primarily by Dodge; but also by Chrysler, Plymouth. We have records of this color appearing on the model of Chrysler Special Order / Fleet and Coronet. See the full detailed list below.

The short make/year code for this paint on a Dodge in 1977, is U3. 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: U3. The longer Chrysler paint manufacturing code, sometimes called the "Dodge Truck paint code" is DT6486. This longer manufacturing code is useful for tracking paint usage.

Example of 1977 Dodge Caramel Tan See more information on "1977 Dodge Caramel Tan"
or see paints with short model/year code of : U3
or See all paints named "Caramel Tan" or "Caramel" or "Tan"

Usage list 1977 Dodge Caramel Tan paint (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
				Brown	|PPG/Dupont Cross-Ref 1990|
	Chrysler		MU3	Caramel Tan	metallic, 1975-1977, |Autocolor Colour Register 1998-1999|
	Chrysler		U3	Caramel Tan	metallic, 1975-1977, |Autocolor Colour Register 1998-1999|
1976	Chrysler		U3	Carmel Tan
1976	Dodge	Coronet	U3	Carmel Tan
1976	Dodge	Dodge	U3	Carmel Tan
1976	Dodge	Dodge Truck	DT6486	Bright Tan
1976	Plymouth	Plymouth	U3	Carmel Tan
1977	Chrysler		U3	Caramel Tan
1977	Dodge	Dodge	U3	Caramel Tan
1977	Dodge	Dodge Truck	DT6486	Bright Tan
1977	Plymouth	Plymouth	U3	Caramel Tan
1978	Chrysler		MU3	Carmel Tan
1978	Dodge	Dodge	MU3	Carmel Tan
1978	Dodge	Dodge Truck	DT6486	Bright Tan
1978	Plymouth	Plymouth	MU3	Carmel Tan	Horizon Volare Trail-Duster(Bright Tan)
1983	Chrysler	Fleet	DT6486	Bright Tan	|Dodge Truck Ditzler Offset List, Form 8302|

Paint Manufacturer Codes
Chrysler/Dodge : DT6486
Make/Year Code : DT6486, MU3, U3
PPG/Ditzler : 2856
Dupont : 44126DH, 44126LW, 44126, 44126AW
RM/BASF : 2973
Autocolor ICI Nexa : 5284M

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