(Honduras Maroon : Chevrolet : 1960 - 1964)
At PaintRef.com we have records of this paint across 5 manufacturers/makes, and with 5 unique promotional names.

1961 paint by GM with a promotional name of Rio Red. This red automotive paint color is most commonly known as Honduras Maroon. Other common color promotional names include Avanti Red, Coronado Red, Garnet Mist, and Rio Red. The color formulation has been used between 1960 and 1964, primarily by Chevrolet; but also by Buick, GM, Oldsmobile, Pontiac, and Studebaker. We have records of this color appearing on the model of Corvair and Tempest. See the full detailed list below.

The GM manufacturing code of this paint is WA2670. The Chrysler manufacturing code of this paint is DT3220. It is not uncommon for the same paint to be used by more than one manufacturer. Popular paints offered by one could be special ordered by others. Also, the paint on imported cars were commonly shared.

The short make/year code for this paint on a 79603 in 1961, is L. Careful when using this paint code along with the make and year to specify this paint since it is may not be unique. You can check the paint code here: L.

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Usage list 1961 GM Rio Red paint (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
1960	Chevrolet	Corvette	523	Honduras Maroon
1961	Buick	Buick	L	Rio Red
1961	Chevrolet	Chevrolet	948	Honduras Maroon
1961	Chevrolet	Corvair	948	Honduras Maroon
1961	Chevrolet	Corvette	523	Honduras Maroon
1961	GM		L	Rio Red
1961	Oldsmobile	Oldsmobile	L	Garnet Mist
1961	Pontiac	Pontiac	L	Coronado Red
1961	Pontiac	Tempest	L	Coronado Red
1963	Studebaker			Avanti Red	7004-BE
1964	Studebaker			Avanti Red	7004-BE

Paint Manufacturer Codes
GM(Fisher code) : WA2670
Chrysler/Dodge : DT3220
Make/Year Code : 50, 523, 2357, 948, L
PPG/Ditzler : 50568
Dupont : 181-17182H, 17182, 882-93600LH, 4034LH
Acme/Rogers : 8852
RM/BASF : 1221, A1221R

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