COLOR CODESWA/SWP - Snow White TricoatKia Touch-Up Paint

The Look

Kia chose this finish to elevate their modern lineup, giving cars like the EV6 and Carnival a presence that a standard white simply cannot match. On your Forte or Niro, this color provides a deep, liquid glow that emphasizes the sharp body lines and high-tech styling. It is a premium choice that avoids the flat look of a delivery van, though it requires a clean surface to show off its depth. While it hides light road dust better than a black car, the pearl effect disappears under a layer of winter salt or summer mud.

Technical Details

This is a pearl tricoat finish, which involves a multi-stage process of layering a translucent pearl mid-coat over a solid white base. This complexity creates a challenge for repairs because the final shade depends entirely on the thickness of that pearl layer. If you apply the mid-coat too thick on a small chip, the repair will appear yellow or cream-colored against the rest of the panel. You are balancing light reflection and pigment, so staying mindful of your layer count is the only way to keep the finish looking factory-fresh.

Best Practices

Your paint code is located on the identification sticker inside the driver's side door jamb. Before you spray or dab Kia Snow White Tricoat (check for code SWA/SWP), you need to shake it for 60 seconds to ensure the pearl particles distribute through the liquid. Working in your garage or a patch of shade will prevent the sun from drying the paint too fast. Test the color on the included card first to see how many layers of pearl you need to reach a match. Keep the container moving to prevent the pearl from pooling in one spot, and allow for a full drying time between the base and the pearl layers.