(Acanthus Blue : Chevrolet : 1973 - 1975)
This code is listed in our database as a cross-reference to PPG code 14448; therefore, the results below are from that code.

1973 paint by GM with short manufacturer/year paint code of 486. This blue automotive paint color is most commonly known as Acanthus Blue. Other common color promotional names include Dark Acanthus Blue and Blue. The color formulation has been used between 1973 and 1975, primarily by Chevrolet; but also by GM. See the full detailed list below.

The short make/year code for this paint on a 16693 in 1973, is 486. The code 486 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: "486 1973 Chevrolet".

Example of 1973 GM 486 See more information on "1973 GM 486"
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Usage list 1973 GM 486 paint (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
				Blue	|PPG/Dupont Cross-Ref 1990|
1973	Chevrolet	Chevy Truck	486	Acanthus Blue	LUV Series
1973	GM		486	Acanthus Blue	LUV Series
1974	Chevrolet	Chevy Truck	38,486	Dark Acanthus Blue	LUV Series
1974	GM		38,486	Dark Acanthus Blue	LUV Series
1975	Chevrolet	Chevy Truck	38,486	Acanthus Blue	LUV Series
1975	GM		38,486	Acanthus Blue	LUV Series

Paint Manufacturer Codes
Make/Year Code : 38, 486
PPG/Ditzler : 14448
Dupont : 38705
Acme/Rogers : 91309
RM/BASF : 4942

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