(Dark Blue : Chevrolet : 1973 - 1990)
At PaintRef.com we have records of this paint for over 17 years of use, across 6 manufacturers/makes, and with 6 unique promotional names.

This code is listed in our database as a cross-reference to PPG code 2524; therefore, the results below are from that code.

1973 paint by GM with short manufacturer/year paint code of 26. This blue automotive paint color is most commonly known as Dark Blue. Other common color promotional names include Blue, Bright Blue, Mediterranean Blue, Regatta Blue, and Zodiac Blue. The color formulation has been used between 1973 and 1990, primarily by Chevrolet; but also by Buick, Company Fleet Vehicles, GM, GMC, Oldsmobile, and Pontiac. We have records of this color appearing on the following models: Camaro, GTO, Monte Carlo, and Nova. See the full detailed list below.

The one Company/Organization with Fleet Vehicles using this color is: City of Portland OR.

The short make/year code for this paint on a 16511 in 1973, is 26. The code 26 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: "26 1973 Chevrolet". The longer GM paint manufacturing code, sometimes called the "Fisher paint code", is WA4323. This longer manufacturing code is useful for tracking paint usage.

Example of 1973 GM 26 See more information on "1973 GM 26"
or See all paints with a short model/year code of "26"

Usage list 1973 GM 26 paint (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
				Blue	|PPG/Dupont Cross-Ref 1990|
	GM		26	Mediterranean Blue	metallic, 65-73, |Autocolor Colour Register 1998-1999|
1973	Buick	Buick	26	Mediterranean Blue
1973	Chevrolet	Camaro	26	Dark Blue
1973	Chevrolet	Chevrolet	26	Dark Blue
1973	Chevrolet	Monte Carlo	26	Dark Blue
1973	Chevrolet	Nova	26	Dark Blue
1973	GM		26	Mediterranean Blue
1973	GMC	GMC	26	Dark Blue	Sprint
1973	Oldsmobile	Oldsmobile	26	Zodiac Blue
1973	Pontiac	Firebird	26	Regatta Blue
1973	Pontiac	GTO	26	Regatta Blue
1973	Pontiac	Pontiac	26	Regatta Blue
1974	Buick	Buick	26	Mediterranean Blue
1974	Chevrolet	Camaro	26	Bright Blue
1974	Chevrolet	Chevrolet	26	Bright Blue
1974	Chevrolet	Monte Carlo	26	Bright Blue
1974	Chevrolet	Nova	26	Bright Blue
1974	GM		26	Bright Blue
1974	GMC	GMC	26	Dark Blue	Sprint
1974	Oldsmobile	Oldsmobile	26	Zodiac Blue
1974	Pontiac	Firebird	26	Regatta Blue
1974	Pontiac	GTO	26	Regatta Blue
1974	Pontiac	Pontiac	26	Regatta Blue
1990	Fleet	Portland OR City of		Dark Blue	metallic

Paint Manufacturer Codes
GM(Fisher code) : WA4323
Chrysler/Dodge : DT8757
Make/Year Code : 26
PPG/Ditzler : 2524
Dupont : 5478D, AF690, 5478, 5478A, 5478LH
Sherwin Williams : 5200
RM/BASF : 2624
Glasurit : BD-90, BD90
Autocolor ICI Nexa : 4669M

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