COLOR CODEYP6 - Crimson PearlHyundai Touch-Up Paint

The Look

This color hit the market alongside the bold fourth-generation Tucson, and it remains the standout choice for owners who want their SUV to look expensive. It is a rich, saturated red that shifts in personality depending on the light. Since your Tucson has likely been facing the sun for a few years, you have probably noticed how the color maintains a deep glow even when the car is dusty. It is a sophisticated shade that gives the car a sense of movement even when it is parked in your driveway.

Technical Details

You are working with a pearl finish, which means the paint contains fine mica particles instead of standard metallic flakes. This gives the surface a liquid depth that a flat red cannot match. The challenge with a pearl is that if you apply the paint too thick in one spot, the mica can pool and make the repair look darker or muddy compared to the rest of the panel. You want the light to bounce off those particles in a uniform way, so thin layers are the only way to get the finish right.

Best Practices

Your paint code is printed on the black manufacturer's sticker inside the driver's side door jamb. Before you spray or dab Hyundai Crimson Pearl (check for code YP6), you need to shake the container for a full minute to lift those heavy mica pigments from the bottom. Test the color on the included card to confirm the shade matches your current level of sun-fade. When you are ready to apply, keep the container moving and allow for plenty of drying time between coats to keep the red from turning a dark maroon.