COLOR CODEE1 (2023) - Blue EmberFord Touch-Up Paint

The Look

Since your Mustang is likely a Dark Horse, you are dealing with one of the most complex paints Ford has ever put on a production line. This finish acts like a mood ring for your car. In a dark garage or under evening shadows, it looks like a deep, stealthy navy blue. Once the sun hits the panels, the finish reveals a warm amber and purple shift that gives the paint its name. It is a high-impact look that makes the car look like it is glowing from within, but that same depth means any small rock chips or scratches will stand out against the shifting pigments.

Technical Details

This is a pearl finish, which means it uses tiny mica particles to bounce light at different angles. It is far from a standard solid color. Because the paint is designed to transition from cool blue to warm bronze, the way those particles lay down is vital to the final look. If the paint is applied too thick in one spot, the metallic flakes will clump and look like a dark smudge rather than a smooth transition. You are aiming for a balance where the pearl is dense enough to cover the primer but thin enough to let the light pass through the layers.

Best Practices

You will find your paint code on the driver side door jamb sticker, located at the bottom under the text for exterior paint. Before you spray or dab Ford Blue Ember (check for code E1 (2023)), you need to shake it for 60 seconds. Those heavy special-effect pigments settle quickly, so give it an extra minute of shaking to ensure the amber tones are fully mixed with the blue base. Test the color on the included card to see how the pearl shifts in the light before you move to the car. Keep the container moving to ensure an even flow and prevent the metallic bits from piling up. Give the paint plenty of drying time between layers so the finish stays crisp and the color shift remains clear.