One of the most common restoration tasks for Corvette owners worldwide is restoring or touching up their vehicle’s original paint. And while that’s not usually the most difficult of Corvette restoration tasks, one component could make or break the project: choosing the paint color.
Over just five years of production, GM delivered almost 25 original 1963-1967 C2 Corvette paint colors. So, if you’re looking to refresh the color of your car, your first step is ensuring that you pick the right one. Pick the wrong one, and you’ll end up with an unsatisfactory, abstract, two-toned paint job. It’s a key detail you don’t want to mess up. Pick the right one, and you’ll have a fresh new exterior, perfect for looking fantastic at a track or classic car show.
To help you out, we’ve provided the complete list of C2 Corvette paint colors and their corresponding OEM color codes. Use it as a resource to help you find your car’s original C2 Corvette color, based on the year it was manufactured.
Most Popular C2 Corvette Colors
While there are various C2 Corvette colors specific to certain production years, quite a few were available across multiple years. Here’s a list of their color names, production years, and total quantity produced:
- Nassau Blue Metallic (1965, 1966) 12122
- Ermine White (**1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967) 9668
- Riverside Red (1963, 1964) 9886
- Rally Red (1965, 1966, 1967) 9395
- Silver Pearl Metallic (1966, 1967) 7471
- Daytona Blue Metallic (1963, 1964) 6929
- Milano Maroon Metallic (1965, 1966) 6630
- Tuxedo Black (**1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967) 5093
- Sunfire Yellow (1966, 1967) 4724
- Silver Blue Metallic (**1963, 1964) 3121
- Saddle Tan Metallic (**1963, 1964) 1765
** 1963 information on these C2 paint colors is not available.
C2 Corvette Colors Available By Year
Between 1963 and 1967, Corvette released a unique C2 color almost every year. Some C2 Corvette colors were only available in specific years, but many were available in multiple years. Here’s a list of color names, along with each of their specific OEM color codes:
1963 C2 Corvette Colors
- Ermine White: 936
- Tuxedo Black: 900
- Silver Blue Metallic: 912
- Daytona Blue Metallic: 916
- Riverside Red: 923
- Saddle Tan Metallic: 932
- Sebring Silver: 941
1964 C2 Corvette Colors
- Ermine White: 936
- Tuxedo Black: 900
- Silver Blue Metallic: 912
- Daytona Blue Metallic: 916
- Riverside Red: 923
- Saddle Tan Metallic: 932
- Satin Silver Metallic: 940
1965 C2 Corvette Colors
*The double-letter color codes (e.g., AA, CC, etc.) seen for these colors are only specific to 1965 C2 Corvettes.
- Ermine White: CC
- Tuxedo Black: AA
- Nassau Blue Metallic: FF
- Milano Maroon Metallic: MM
- Silver Pearl Metallic: QQ
- Rally Red: UU
- Glen Green Metallic: GG
- Goldwood Yellow: XX
1966 C2 Corvette Colors
- Ermine White: 936
- Tuxedo Black: 900
- Nassau Blue Metallic: 976
- Milano Maroon Metallic: 988
- Silver Pearl Metallic: 986
- Rally Red: 974
- Sunfire Yellow: 984
- Laguna Blue: 978
- Trophy Blue Metallic: 980
- Mosport Green Metallic: 982
1967 C2 Corvette Colors
- Ermine White: 936
- Tuxedo Black: 900
- Silver Pearl Metallic: 986
- Rally Red: 974
- Sunfire Yellow: 984
- Marina Blue Metallic: 976
- Lynndale Blue Metallic: 977
- Elkhart Blue Metallic: 980
- Goodwood Green Metallic: 983
- Marlboro Maroon Metallic: 988
If you are looking to restore your C2 Corvette’s original color, contact Corvette Central. We have a wide selection of paints that match OEM colors and the various tools you need to get the job done successfully.
Is the 1965 Corvette silver pearl paint QQ the same as 1966 silver pearl paint 986?
Yes, they are the same color, despite GM changing the way they designate the color codes again after ’65.
ias there a paint chart for 1966 to see if in fact color on car matched paint code 980 with trim 418ca ? thanks
I need to find accuate touc up paint for my 63 silver blue corvette, who has the best?
We carry correctly matched touch up paint for almost every color from ’53 to ’73.
63 Silver Blue
Part #331312-912
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does anyone make interior paint for my 1963 CORVETTE window frames in red,??
We have interior paint that is good for all plastic and vinyl surfaces, for 63 interior red you would need, #131525-13.
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Where do I tap the carb to try and unstick afloat on 427 400 1967 ?
A 400 HP has 3, 2 barrel carburetors.
Just tap each one on the top with a plastic screwdriver handle.
Regards,
Gus
Corvette Central Product Assistance
On a 3-2 setup, the middle carb is main crank/runs on crank-up and normal operation. The 2 outter,front & rear carbs, then open when throtel is increased in RPM. I’ve owned several 427 big block especially 1967’s with TriPower setup with Holly 2 bbls. carburation.
Locate the gas line from fuel pump gas line fitting nut fits/screws into the carburator float bowl. While cranking the engine, rap that area with the plastic handle of a screwdriver until engine cranks/runs.
Hello I have a 1966 corvette 427 conv . Its in its original silver pearl color with compete silver interior, even the mats and carpeting. My question is the removable hard top is the same color silver, BUT the headliner and plastic Mouldings of the top is a very dark navy blue, almost black. Is this a “normal color or an option color for headliner for a silver pearl C2 or should the headliner have been silver too??
They did Silver/Black mixed interior for some of of the Silver Pearl cars, it’s possible.
I am looking for a cloth cover for my C2 air cleaner so the sun doesn’t burn my paint
Normally we have them, but the ones we were getting have recently been discontinued. We hope to have a replacement in the near future.
looking for info on hard top restoration for 1966 C-2. Parts available and how to videos. I have complete top to work with. Top is Red 974 car is white 936. Help if you can.
Thanks, Tim