COLOR CODE2UZ - GrayToyota Touch-Up Paint

The Look

This color captures the modern, tactical aesthetic that turned the 2021 Avalon and Camry into aggressive, street-ready machines. It is a sophisticated, "concrete" style shade that avoids the heavy glitter of old-school silvers, opting instead for a flatter, more purposeful appearance. Since your car is still relatively new, the original finish likely hasn't faded much, but this specific gray is notorious for shifting its personality depending on the light-looking like a soft off-white in the high sun and a deep, industrial stone in the Garage.

Technical Details

Even though it has a sleek, "putty" look, this is actually a metallic finish with extremely fine particles. Because the metallic effect is so subtle, you run the risk of mottling-where the color looks blotchy or striped-if the paint isn't distributed evenly. Unlike a heavy flake that hides your work, this finish is honest and will show every ridge or deep scratch if you don't sand the area smooth. Before you spray or dab Toyota Gray (check for code 2UZ), you need to shake it for 60 seconds to ensure those microscopic flakes are fully suspended in the mix.

Best Practices

You will find your color ID on the white sticker inside the driver's side door jamb, usually right under the "C/TR" heading. To get a professional result, always test the color on the included card before touching your car to see how the metallic particles settle. Whether you are using a Pen or a Nozzle, the secret is to keep the container moving in steady, overlapping passes. Do not try to hide the damage in one heavy coat; instead, apply several thin layers. Give each layer a 10-minute Drying time so the paint can shrink down and level out, which prevents the "blob" look that ruins a good repair.