(Benton Blue : Cadillac : 1963)
This code is listed in our database as a cross-reference to PPG code 12700; therefore, the results below are from that code.

1963 paint by GM with short manufacturer/year paint code of 22. This blue automotive paint color is most commonly known as Benton Blue. Another common paint color promotional name is Blue. The color formulation has been used only in 1963, primarily by Cadillac; but also by GM. See the full detailed list below.

The short make/year code for this paint on a 8451 in 1963, is 22. The code 22 is unique to this paint color formulation for this year; therefore, the code can be used along with the manufacturer and year to specify the paint. For example: "22 1963 Cadillac". The longer GM paint manufacturing code, sometimes called the "Fisher paint code", is WA3130. The longer Chrysler paint manufacturing code, sometimes called the "Dodge Truck paint code" is DT8543. These longer manufacturing codes are useful for tracking paint usage.

Example of 1963 GM 22 See more information on "1963 GM 22"
or See all paints with a short model/year code of "22"

Usage list 1963 GM 22 paint (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
				Blue	|PPG/Dupont Cross-Ref 1990|
1963	Cadillac	Cadillac	22	Benton Blue
1963	GM		22	Benton Blue

Paint Manufacturer Codes
GM(Fisher code) : WA3130
Chrysler/Dodge : DT8543
Make/Year Code : 22
PPG/Ditzler : 12700
Dupont : 96299, 837-96299L, 4406L
Acme/Rogers : 9162
RM/BASF : A1524, 156B1

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