Honda color label guide
How to Read a Honda Color Label
Use the short exterior paint code on the Honda vehicle label.
Find the vehicle information label near the driver door area, look for the short paint or color code, and use that code instead of the VIN or color name alone.
Read the label carefully
- Find the vehicle information label near the driver door area.
- Look for the short paint or color code.
- Use that code to select the matching Honda touch-up paint.
Do not rely on the color name alone
Color names can be similar across years and models. The short code on the label is the more reliable identifier.
Future-safe label examples
Future versions can add sanitized example labels with private customer details removed. This v1 API intentionally returns placeholders instead of real uploaded label images.
Honda label questions
Is the paint code the same as the VIN?
No. The paint code is a shorter value on the vehicle label.
What if the vehicle was repainted?
The original code may not match a later repaint. Compare the current finish before ordering paint mixed to the original code.
Return to the Honda paint code page after confirming the code.