This color is compatible with the following Hummers:

MODELS: All Models

YEARS: 1996

To determine if Medium Blue Metallic (19793) is the correct color, check your vehicle's color code. It should match the paint color code, which is L16.

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Once you've added custom color paint to your cart, you will need clearcoat and (depending on your damage) other non-paint products to complete your repair.

Your Paint Color Profile

L16 - Medium Blue Metallic (19793)

The Look

Your 1996 H1 comes from a specific era when these trucks began their shift from military hardware to civilian icons. This blue was a rare, one-year-only choice, offering a deep, adventure-ready look that stands out in a world of flat desert tan. Since your truck has been on the road since the mid-nineties, the original finish has likely faced years of sun and grit, so a proper touch-up is the best way to keep it looking sharp.

Technical Details

This is a metallic finish, which means the color relies on microscopic flakes to create depth. On a vehicle with massive, flat panels like yours, those flakes are prone to sinking or clumping. If the paint goes on in heavy or thick patches, you will see dark spots or stripes, also known as mottling. The key is to keep the application light so the metal particles lay flat across the surface.

Best Practices

You can find your paint code inside the driver's door jamb or on the lower sail panel. Before you spray or dab Hummer Medium Blue Metallic (19793) (check for code L16), you need to shake it for 60 seconds to mix the metallic pigments. Test the color on the included card to ensure the flake distribution looks right. When you apply the paint, use thin layers and keep the container moving at a constant pace. Give the surface enough drying time between passes to build the color without sagging.

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How to Find Your Hummer's Color Code

Hummer did not standardize the location of the color plate, so paint codes can be hard to locate. Across years they used many different spots. Usual places: the glove box or the spare tire well; if not there, it could be elsewhere. The code itself may appear as 51/WA316N, often preceded by BC/CC (e.g., BC/CC 51 or BC/CC 316N). Two tone labels can show as BC/CC U316N or BC/CC L316N (Upper Color and Lower Color).

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