COLOR CODEYR-557P - Habanero Red PearlHonda Touch-Up Paint

The Look

This color defines the peak of the 8th-generation Civic era. It is not just a red; it is a statement that looks like it belongs on a Civic Si tearing through a canyon. When the sun hits your CR-V or Civic Hybrid, the gold and orange undertones wake up and give the car a spicy, dimensional glow that standard reds cannot match. Since your car has likely been on the road since the late 2000s, this finish is what keeps it looking like a modern classic rather than an old commuter.

Technical Details

You are working with a pearl finish, which is more complex than a basic flat color. These mica flakes are suspended in the paint to catch light, but they are sensitive to how you apply them. If you apply the paint too thick, the color will look darker and lose its orange pop. If you go too thin, it may look too bright. You want to build the color in light layers to match the depth of the factory finish. Because this is a pearl, you must apply a clear coat once you finish the color stage, or the repair will look dull and flat next to the rest of the panel.

Best Practices

Open your driver's side door and look at the jamb; you will find the identification sticker there. Before you spray or dab Honda Habanero Red Pearl (check for code YR-557P), you need to shake it for 60 seconds to ensure the pearl particles are not sitting at the bottom of the container. Test the color on the included card before touching the car to see how the light reacts with the pearl. When applying, keep the container moving to prevent the metallic flakes from bunching up in one spot. Give the repair enough drying time between layers so the paint stays crisp and does not sag.