(Dark Shadow Blue : Ford : 1987 - 1991)
This code is listed in our database as a cross-reference to PPG code 3946; therefore, the results below are from that code.

1988 paint by Ford with a promotional name of Dark Shadow Blue. This blue automotive paint color is most commonly known as Dark Shadow Blue. Another common paint color promotional name is Blue. The color formulation has been used between 1987 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 Ford in 1988, is 7N. 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: 7N. The longer Ford paint manufacturing code is M6188 or M6188A. 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.

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Usage list 1988 Ford Dark Shadow Blue paint (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
				Blue	|PPG/Dupont Cross-Ref 1990|
1987	Ford		7N	Dark Shadow Blue
1987	Ford	Ford Truck	7N	Dark Shadow Blue
1987	Ford	Mustang	7N	Dark Shadow Blue
1987	Mercury	Mercury	7N	Dark Shadow Blue
1988	Ford		7N	Dark Shadow Blue
1988	Ford	Mustang	7N	Dark Shadow Blue
1988	Mercury	Mercury	7N	Dark Shadow Blue
1989	Ford		7N	Dark Shadow Blue
1989	Ford	Ford Truck	7N	Dark Shadow Blue
1989	Ford	Mustang	7N	Dark Shadow Blue
1990	Ford	Ford Truck	MJ	Dark Shadow Blue	light medium heavy duty truck
1991	Ford	Ford Truck	MJ	Dark Shadow Blue	light medium heavy duty truck

Paint Manufacturer Codes
Ford : M6188, M6188A
Make/Year Code : 7N, MJ
PPG/Ditzler : 3946
Dupont : B8775
RM/BASF : 17144
Glasurit : FDU-6188, FDU6188

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