This color is compatible with the following Lexuss:

MODELS: GS300/GS400, LS Series, ES300, ES330, GS300/430, GS300/400, IS Series, ES350, GS350, GS430, GS450h, LC 500, LC 500h

YEARS: 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2018, 2019, 2020

To determine if Dark Blue Pearl is the correct color, check your vehicle's color code. It should match the paint color code, which is 8P8.

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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.

Your Paint Color Profile

8P8 - Dark Blue Pearl

The Look

This shade represents the era when Lexus mastered the art of the executive sedan. It defined the presence of the LS series and gave the GS300/GS400 a moody, athletic character that felt both expensive and understated. On an ES300 or ES330, this color transforms the car from a commuter into a flagship. In the shade, it passes for a standard dark navy or even black, but direct sunlight pulls out a deep, multidimensional blue that shifts as you walk around the vehicle. Since your Lexus has likely been on the road for a decade or more, this finish often shows its age through small road rash chips that stand out against the dark pigment.

Technical Details

This is a complex pearl finish, which means it uses mica flakes rather than standard metallic glitter to create its depth. These pearl particles are heavier than the blue pigment and love to settle at the bottom of your container. If you apply the paint without enough mixing, the repair will look like a flat, dark blue smudge that lacks the glow of the surrounding panels. Because the color is so dark, it shows every ridge and ripple. You also need to be careful with how thick you apply it; heavy layers can lead to mottling, where the pearls bunch up and create dark or light spots that look like shadows on the surface.

Best Practices

You will find your paint code on the white or black certification label located on the driver's side door jamb, listed right after the "C/TR" heading. Before you spray or dab Lexus Dark Blue Pearl (check for code 8P8), you need to shake it for at least 60 seconds to get those mica pearls off the bottom. Test the color on the included card to see how the depth builds with each layer. Work in a cool garage or the shade to prevent the paint from drying too fast. Keep the container moving at a steady pace to ensure the pearls land in an even pattern. Apply several thin coats rather than one thick one, allowing plenty of drying time between each pass to ensure the finish remains crisp and clear.

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How to Find Your Lexus's Color Code

Lexus, manufactured by Toyota, shares many color codes. On all models, a color ID plate on the driver’s door jamb shows C/TR followed by the paint code. Example: C/TR 3P1 FA09, where 3P1 is the color code; FA09 is an interior option code. The same paint can have different names across models (e.g., 3P1: Impulse Red Metallic Clearcoat, also Red Metallic Clearcoat or Wine Metallic Clearcoat). Dealers can provide the color code via VIN.

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