COLOR CODE779/HFE - Kingfisher Blue MetallicJaguar Touch-Up Paint

The Look

Kingfisher Blue is the defining hue of the early 1990s Jaguar era. It captures a specific moment in British design where the brand shifted from the boxy aesthetics of the eighties into the fluid, oceanic curves of the XJS facelift and the XJ40 sedan. Since your Jaguar has been on the road for thirty years, this color is likely the soul of the car's character. It is a deep, aquatic teal that transforms under direct sunlight, leaning heavily into a green-blue brilliance that makes modern silvers and greys look dull by comparison.

Technical Details

This is a metallic finish, which means it relies on tiny aluminum flakes to create that signature depth. Metallics require a steady hand because the flakes are prone to mottling. If you apply the paint too heavily or unevenly, the flakes will cluster together, creating dark spots or visible stripes across the panel. Because your car is an older model, the original paint may have shifted slightly due to UV exposure, so focusing on thin, even layers is the only way to ensure the metallic particles lay flat and reflect light correctly.

Best Practices

You can find your paint code on a sticker located on the driver's door jamb or sometimes on the radiator crossmember under the bonnet. Before you spray or dab Jaguar Kingfisher Blue Metallic (check for code 779/HFE), you need to shake it for 60 seconds. Metallics are heavy and settle quickly; if you do not mix it thoroughly, the first dab will be too thin and the last will be too dark. Test the color on the included card before you touch the car to confirm the shade match. Keep the container moving at a consistent speed to avoid puddles and allow plenty of drying time between each thin layer to build the color safely.