Original Factory Colors
Classic Pontiac GTO Paint Colors & Factory Codes (1965–1972)
Every original factory paint color offered on the classic Pontiac GTO (1965–1972), with official manufacturer paint codes, hex approximations, and rarity notes. Use the paint code to order a color-matched sample from a restoration supplier.
Montero Red
R
#9c2426
1965–1966
GTO red offered 1965-1966, Pontiac letter code R. (Often misremembered as 'Montego Red'.)
Burgundy
N
#5c1d28
1965–1966
Deep burgundy offered 1965-1966, letter code N.
Regimental Red
R
#a51c22
1967
1967 bright red, letter code R.
Burgundy Metallic
N
#5c1d28
1967
1967 burgundy metallic, letter code N.
Solar Red
R
#b71f24
1968
1968 bright red, letter code R.
Matador Red
52
#b21f26
1969
1969 bright red, Pontiac code 52.
Burgundy
67
#5c1d28
1969
1969 burgundy, Pontiac code 67.
Claret Red
86
#7a1f2b
1969
1969 dark red, Pontiac code 86.
Cardinal Red
75
#a31f24
1970–1972
Bright red offered 1970-1972 under Pontiac code 75.
Burgundy
78
#5c1d28
1970
1970 burgundy, Pontiac code 78.
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.