Original Factory Colors
Classic Ford Model A Paint Colors & Factory Codes (1928–1931)
Every original factory paint color offered on the classic Ford Model A (1928–1931), 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
Bramble Brown
#5c4334
1929
1929 brown used with Thorne Brown on specific closed body two-tones; documented in the MAFCA guide but without a settled DuPont code.
Standard Colors
Seal Brown
DuPont DS080
#3b2f28
1928–1930
Very dark brown body color 1928-30, frequently the lower-body color in two-tones.
Stone Brown
DuPont TS239
#7a6a52
1928–1929
Tan/stone brown body color for 1928-29.
Thorne Brown
DuPont L8815
#4a382b
1929–1931
Mid-brown used 1929-31; paired with black or Bramble Brown on Town Cars and closed bodies.
Moleskin Brown
DuPont DS079
#6b5d4a
1929–1930
Light gray-brown body color used 1929-30.
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.