Original Factory Colors

Classic Chevrolet Nova Paint Colors & Factory Codes (1968–1974)

Every original factory paint color offered on the classic Chevrolet Nova (1968–1974), with official manufacturer paint codes, hex approximations, and rarity notes. Use the paint code to order a color-matched sample from a restoration supplier.

Cordovan Maroon
N
#5a2a2f
1968
1968 Chevy II/Nova metallic. Letter code N.
Matador Red
R
#9c2722
1968
1968 Chevy II/Nova. Letter code R.
Garnet Red
52
#7a1f29
1969
1969 Nova.
Burgundy
67
#5a1f2a
1969
1969 Nova metallic.
Cranberry Red
75
#7a1f2b
1970–1972
1970-1972 Nova, code 75.
Black Cherry
78
#4a1f2a
1970
1970 Nova metallic.
Dark Red
74
#5f1f24
1973
1973 Nova metallic.
Medium Red
75
#a82a2a
1973
1973 Nova.
Medium Red
74
#992a2a
1974
1974 Nova metallic.
Medium Red
75
#b03030
1974
1974 Nova. Solid (non-metallic) counterpart to code 74.
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.