COLOR CODETU9/TU7 - Storm Blue PearlHyundai Touch-Up Paint

The Look

This color captures the heavy, electric energy of a skyline right before a downpour. During its brief run on the Santa Fe and Creta, it stood out by being subtle. It is a deep, moody navy that shifts toward charcoal in the shade, only revealing its true depth when the sun hits the mica flakes. Since your car has been on the road for a few years, you might notice the original finish has a complex, oceanic quality that hides road grime remarkably well. It is a mature, sophisticated choice that avoids the bright, toy-like blues often found on smaller cars.

Technical Details

You are working with a pearl finish, which is a bit more temperamental than a standard metallic. Instead of simple aluminum bits, this paint uses ceramic-like mica crystals to reflect light. The danger here is mottling-if you apply the paint unevenly, those crystals will bunch up and create dark splotches or "tiger stripes" that ruin the effect. Because the pigment is quite dense, it can easily look too dark if you apply it too heavily in one spot. You want to build the color slowly to let the blue tones breathe through the pearl layer.

Best Practices

Before you spray or dab Hyundai Storm Blue Pearl (check for code TU9/TU7 on the black sticker inside your driver's side door jamb), you must shake the container for a full minute. Those heavy pearl particles love to settle at the bottom, and if they aren't fully mixed, your repair will look flat and dull. Test the color on the included card to see how many layers it takes to match your car's current shade. When applying, keep the container moving to ensure the mica distributes evenly across the surface. Give it plenty of drying time in a cool garage or the shade before adding a clear coat to lock in that deep, stormy glow.