This color is compatible with the following Minis:

MODELS: Clubman, Cooper, Countryman

YEARS: 2018

To determine if Dark Shawdow Metallic (matt) is the correct color, check your vehicle's color code. It should match the paint color code, which is B27.

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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.

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B27 - Dark Shawdow Metallic (matt)

The Look

This color is a rare find from a very specific window in 2018. If you are driving a Clubman, Cooper, or Countryman in this finish, you own a piece of Mini history that skipped the traditional showroom shine for something far more industrial. It trades the usual bubbly personality of the brand for a stealthy, mechanical aesthetic that looks like it belongs on a prototype jet rather than a city car. Because it lacks a high-gloss reflection, the light catches the curves of your car in a way that emphasizes the metal itself, giving it a heavy, solid appearance that stands out by staying quiet.

Technical Details

Working with this finish requires a different mindset than a standard glossy paint. This is a metallic base that relies on a specific matte texture to keep its flat appearance. The challenge here is the metallic flake. If the flakes don't lay down evenly, you might notice "mottling," which looks like dark streaks or shadows in the finish. Since this paint has been on the road since 2018, it has likely faced some weathering, so matching the exact level of flat texture is the goal. You must be careful because you cannot buff or polish this surface. If you try to scrub out a mistake with a compound, you will create a permanent glossy spot that ruins the effect.

Best Practices

Before you spray or dab Mini Dark Shadow Metallic (matt) (check for code B27), you need to shake it for 60 seconds. You can find that code printed on a black sticker located on the driver-side door jamb. Always test the color on the included card to see how the matte finish settles once it is dry. When you are ready to apply the paint, keep the container moving to prevent the metallic particles from pooling in one spot. It is better to apply several thin, even layers rather than trying to hide a scratch in one go. If you are in your garage or a patch of shade, give the paint plenty of drying time between applications to ensure the texture stays uniform across the repair.

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How to Find Your Mini's Color Code

Mini color codes follow BMW paint code conventions and are hidden somewhere on the car, often on several panels. Common locations include the firewall and radiator support; they can also be on the door jamb or inside the trunk. Finding the code often requires patience, and if not found, multiple locations may need checking. The color code is necessary to order matching paint, and the numeric code, rather than only the color name, is recorded.

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