COLOR CODE862/B035 - Canal Blue PearlHonda Touch-Up Paint

The Look

This color belongs to a rugged era of the Honda Passport, an SUV built for the trail back at the turn of the millennium. It is a deep, aquatic blue that often shifts toward a dark teal depending on the angle of the sun. Because your Passport has likely been on the road since the early 2000s, the original finish has probably weathered its fair share of UV rays. This means your repair might look slightly more vibrant than the surrounding aged panels, but the depth of this blue is exactly what gives these vintage SUVs their classic, sturdy character.

Technical Details

This is a true pearl finish, which means it relies on tiny mica particles to catch and reflect light. These particles are what create that shimmering, three-dimensional look, but they can be temperamental. If you apply the paint too heavily in one spot, the mica will "drown," making the repair look muddy or significantly darker than the rest of the door. Conversely, if the coat is too thin, it may look like a flat solid blue without any of the factory depth. Before you spray or dab Honda Canal Blue Pearl (check for code 862/B035), you need to shake it for 60 seconds to ensure those heavy pearl pigments are fully mixed and ready to flow.

Best Practices

You will typically find your color identification plate on the driver side door jamb, though on these specific SUV models, it can sometimes be found on the firewall inside the engine compartment. Before applying any paint to your vehicle, test the color on the included card to see how the pearl settles once it is dry. When you are ready for the real thing, work in a cool garage or the shade to prevent the paint from drying too fast. To get an even distribution of the mica, keep the container moving at a steady pace and maintain a consistent spray distance. Once the color is down, give it ample drying time before finishing with a clear coat to lock in that metallic shine.