Original Factory Colors
Classic Chevrolet Corvette Paint Colors & Factory Codes (1963–1972)
Every original factory paint color offered on the classic Chevrolet Corvette (1963–1972), with official manufacturer paint codes, hex approximations, and rarity notes. Use the paint code to order a color-matched sample from a restoration supplier.
Ermine White
936
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1963–1964
1963-1964 Ermine White carried GM code 936 (changed to letter code CC in 1965, then 972 for 1966-1967).
Ermine White
CC
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1965
1965-only letter code CC for Ermine White.
Ermine White
972
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1966–1967
For 1966-1967 Ermine White carried GM code 972 (vendor cross-refs and corvette.net agree; differs from the 936 used in 1963-1964).
Polar White
972
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1968
1968-only white name; OEM code 972 (renamed Can-Am White in 1969).
Can-Am White
972
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1969
1969 white renamed Can-Am White, OEM 972 (WA3465).
Classic White
972
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1970–1972
Classic White, OEM 972 (WA3465), offered 1970-1972.
About these colors:
Color names, factory paint codes, and production years are cross-referenced from established
marque references and owner registries. Hex codes are approximate digital representations of
factory paint — vintage automotive paint was never defined as a hex value, and original enamel
fades over time. True paint colors depend on age, sun exposure, refinishing history, and
production batch variation. For an accurate match, always mix by the factory paint code — not
by the on-screen swatch — and verify against an original paint chip or a professional
color-matched sample before purchasing paint for a restoration.