Original Factory Colors
Classic Chevrolet Nova Paint Colors & Factory Codes (1969–1973)
Every original factory paint color offered on the classic Chevrolet Nova (1969–1973), with official manufacturer paint codes, hex approximations, and rarity notes. Use the paint code to order a color-matched sample from a restoration supplier.
★ Rare / Desirable Colors
★ Rare
Hugger Orange
72
#e35a1c
1969
1969 Nova. Bright orange, low take rate on Nova; same hue marketed as Monaco Orange on full-size Chevrolets.
★ Rare
Medium Orange
97
#d05a22
1973
1973 Nova metallic. Uncommon late-availability orange.
Standard Colors
Burnt Orange
62
#9c4a1f
1971
1971 Nova metallic.
Orange Flame
65
#d2541f
1972
1972 Nova metallic.
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.