The VL Commodore (1986–1988) followed the VK. Below is every factory paint code we have recorded for the VL Commodore, with an approximate colour swatch so you can narrow down your car’s original shade before you buy paint.
VL Commodore paint codes
| Paint code | Notes | Colour name | Approx. swatch | Colour family |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1b079 | Police Blue | Blue | ||
| 1b122 | Evening Blue | Blue | ||
| 1d008 | Bt1 Yellow | Absinth Yellow | Yellow / green | |
| 1d087 | Yellow Blaze | Yellow | ||
| 1d111 | Butternut | Yellow | ||
| 1e023 | Sebring Orange | Orange | ||
| 1e028 | Valencia Orange | Orange | ||
| 1f003 | HDT Nitron | Brigade Red | Red | |
| 1f047 | Group A SS | Permanent Red Maroon | Red / maroon | |
| 1f075 | Maranello | Red | ||
| 1g058 | Mink | Grey / mink | ||
| 1g068 | Sandalwood | Beige | ||
| 1j023 | Pale Yellow | Yellow | ||
| 1j052 | Alpine | White | ||
| 1k001 | Tuxedo Black | Black | ||
| 2a009 | Medium Mulberry | Purple | ||
| 2b003 | Nocturne Blue | Blue | ||
| 2b011 | Bright Blue | Blue | ||
| 2b035 | Pacific Blue | Blue | ||
| 2b037 | Morning Blue | Blue | ||
| 2b042 | Blue Ice | Blue | ||
| 2b047 | Eucumbene Blue | Blue | ||
| 2b048 | Blue Haze | Blue | ||
| 2b053 | SS Group A | Azure Silver / Panorama Silver | Silver / blue | |
| 2b054 | Marlin Blue | Blue | ||
| 2b059 | Imperial Blue | Blue | ||
| 2b068 | Sv88 | Dorwood Blue | Blue | |
| 2c035 | Everglade | Green | ||
| 2c039 | Acheron Green | Green | ||
| 2d009 | Gemini Gold | Gold / yellow | ||
| 2e003 | Burnt Orange | Orange | ||
| 2f010 | Venetian Red | Red | ||
| 2f015 | Corniche | Copper | ||
| 2f017 | Madeira | Red / maroon | ||
| 2f020 | Cardinal Red | Red | ||
| 2f021 | Wild Mulberry | Purple | ||
| 2g010 | Series 200 | Chardonnay Gold | Gold / cream | |
| 2g049 | White Gold | Gold / cream | ||
| 2g052 | Kimberley Bronze | Bronze / brown | ||
| 2g054 | Platinum Gold | Gold | ||
| 2h016 | Silverslate | Grey | ||
| 2j013 | Asteroid | Silver |
Swatches are approximate on-screen colours only. Screens vary, and decades of ageing, fading and repainting mean no photo or swatch will match a real car. Always match against your own paint code, or a hidden, unfaded area of the car, before buying paint.
Where to find the paint code on a VL Commodore
On a VL, the paint code is a short code (for example 2j013) shown on the compliance plate. Check the plate and match the code to the list above.
- Many cars have been repainted, so the plate shows the original colour, which may not be the colour on the car today.
- If the plate is missing or unreadable, look for original paint in unexposed areas such as inside door shuts, under the parcel shelf or behind trim, and take a sample to a paint supplier for matching.
- If you are between two similar shades, compare against an original sample rather than relying on a screen.
Buying paint for your VL Commodore
Once you have your code, you have two practical options:
- Touch-up paint and spray cans for chips, scratches and small panels.
- Mixed paint by code or sample for panel and full resprays, from your local automotive paint supplier.
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| Years | 1997–2000 |
|---|---|
| Body | Sedan |
| Doors | 4 |
| Seats | 5 |
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