(Dark Bright Blue : Chevrolet : 1973)
This code is listed in our database as an offset listing to PPG codes 2564 or 15460. The most popular is 2564; therefore, the results below are from that code.

1973 paint by GM with short manufacturer/year paint code of 508. This blue automotive paint color is most commonly known as Dark Bright Blue. Another common paint color promotional name is Blue. The color formulation has been used only in 1973, primarily by Chevrolet. See the full detailed list below.

The short make/year code for this paint on a 16577 in 1973, is 508. The code 508 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: "508 1973 Chevrolet". The longer GM paint manufacturing code, sometimes called the "Fisher paint code", is WA5213. The longer Chrysler paint manufacturing code, sometimes called the "Dodge Truck paint code" is DT8679. These longer manufacturing codes are useful for tracking paint usage.

Example of 1973 GM 508 See more information on "1973 GM 508"
or See all paints with a short model/year code of "508"

Usage list 1973 GM 508 paint (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
					|Mack Truck Dupont Imron PPG Durethane Offset Listing| June 1988
				Blue	|PPG/Dupont Cross-Ref 1990|
1973	Chevrolet	Fleet	508	Dark Bright Blue

Paint Manufacturer Codes
GM(Fisher code) : WEA5213, WA5213
Chrysler/Dodge : DT8679
Make/Year Code : 508
PPG/Ditzler : 2564
Dupont : 42957
RM/BASF : 2596

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