(Dark Beryl : Lincoln : 1979)
This code is listed in our database as a cross-reference to PPG code 3177; therefore, the results below are from that code.

1979 paint by Ford with short manufacturer/year paint code of 4B. This blue automotive paint color is most commonly known as Dark Beryl. Another common paint color promotional name is Blue. The color formulation has been used only in 1979, primarily by Lincoln; but also by Ford. See the full detailed list below.

The short make/year code for this paint on a 38858 in 1979, is 4B. The code 4B 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: "4B 1979 Lincoln". The longer Ford paint manufacturing code is M5603 or M5603A. 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.

Example of 1979 Ford 4B See more information on "1979 Ford 4B"
or See all paints with a short model/year code of "4B"

Usage list 1979 Ford 4B paint (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
				Blue	|PPG/Dupont Cross-Ref 1990|
1979	Ford		4B	Dark Beryl
1979	Lincoln	Lincoln	4B	Dark Beryl
1979	Lincoln	MarkV	4B	Dark Beryl

Paint Manufacturer Codes
Ford : M5603, MKQCWWA, M5603A
Make/Year Code : 4B
PPG/Ditzler : 3177
Dupont : 45781LH, 45781AH, 45781
RM/BASF : 9831

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