Original Factory Colors
Classic Ford Mustang Paint Colors & Factory Codes (1964–1972)
Every original factory paint color offered on the classic Ford Mustang (1964–1972), with official manufacturer paint codes, hex approximations, and rarity notes. Use the paint code to order a color-matched sample from a restoration supplier.
Rangoon Red
J
#bb1f1f
1964–1965
Code J (Ford 71243). Confirmed by mustangreloaded.com and paintref.
Poppy Red
3
#c62828
1964–1965
Code 3 (Ford 60449). Confirmed by mustangreloaded.com.
Vintage Burgundy Poly
X
#5a1f28
1964–1967
Code X (Ford 50657/50669). Confirmed by mustangreloaded.com.
Signal Flare Red
5
#c4361f
1966
1966 code 5 (Ford 71529). Confirmed by mustangreloaded.com.
Candyapple Red
T
#b51a1f
1966–1969
Code T (Ford 71528) 1966-1969. Confirmed by mustangreloaded.com and mustangattitude.com.
Royal Maroon
B
#4a1620
1968–1969
Code B 1968-1969 (Ford 50746). Confirmed by mustangreloaded.com.
Indian Fire Poly
Y
#c23a1f
1969
1969 code Y (Ford 2046), Indian Fire Red. Confirmed by mustangreloaded.com.
Red
T
#b51d22
1970
1970 code T. Confirmed by mustangattitude.com and nvsaac.com.
Maroon
B
#4a1822
1971–1972
1971 code B / 1972 code 2J. 1971 code confirmed by mustangattitude.com.
Bright Red
3
#c41f24
1971
1971 code 3 (1972-73 code 2B). 1971 code confirmed by mustangattitude.com.
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.