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BMW Paint Codes
BMW uses 3 to 4 character color codes like 475, 300, or A96. The sticker location depends on the model, so check under the hood and on the door jamb.
Every BMW factory color code from 2018 to 2026. Look up your code, check the hex value, and preview it on your car with Car Editor.
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BMW M3 Paint Codes
2019–2026Code location: Driver Side Door Jamb Sticker or Engine Bay Strut Tower
18 unique colors across 8 years
2026 Colors (8)
BMW M4 Paint Codes
2021–2026Code location: Driver Side Door Jamb Sticker or Engine Bay Strut Tower
13 unique colors across 6 years
2026 Colors (8)
BMW 3 Series Paint Codes
2019–2026Code location: Driver Side Door Jamb Sticker
16 unique colors across 8 years
2026 Colors (11)
BMW 5 Series Paint Codes
2019–2026Code location: Driver Side Door Jamb Sticker
12 unique colors across 8 years
2026 Colors (7)
BMW X5 Paint Codes
2020–2026Code location: Driver Side Door Jamb Sticker
14 unique colors across 7 years
2026 Colors (10)
BMW X3 Paint Codes
2018–2026Code location: Driver-Side Door Jamb or Under the Hood
10 unique colors across 9 years
2026 Colors (10)
BMW X1 Paint Codes
2018–2026Code location: Driver-Side Door Jamb or Under the Hood
6 unique colors across 9 years
2026 Colors (6)
BMW iX Paint Codes
2022–2026Code location: Driver-Side Door Jamb or Under the Hood
6 unique colors across 5 years
2026 Colors (6)
BMW i4 Paint Codes
2022–2026Code location: Driver-Side Door Jamb or Under the Hood
7 unique colors across 5 years
2026 Colors (7)
BMW X7 Paint Codes
2019–2026Code location: Driver-Side Door Jamb or Under the Hood
7 unique colors across 8 years
2026 Colors (7)
BMW 2 Series Paint Codes
2018–2026Code location: Driver-Side Door Jamb or Under the Hood
6 unique colors across 9 years
2026 Colors (6)
BMW M2 Paint Codes
2023–2026Code location: Driver-Side Door Jamb or Under the Hood
6 unique colors across 4 years
2026 Colors (6)
BMW M5 Paint Codes
2018–2026Code location: Driver-Side Door Jamb or Under the Hood
7 unique colors across 9 years
2026 Colors (7)
Where to Find Your BMW Paint Code
This depends on your BMW's model and year. On most 3 Series, 5 Series, and X models (2010+), the sticker is on the driver's door jamb or B-pillar. On older BMWs and some M models, it's on the underside of the hood or on the strut tower in the engine bay.
The sticker is small and says the color code next to a paint bucket icon or the word "Farbe". If your BMW was built in the last 10 years, start with the driver's door jamb. If it's older, pop the hood and check the strut tower area on the driver's side.
How to Read Your BMW Paint Code
BMW paint codes are 3 to 4 characters, usually numeric like 475 (Black Sapphire Metallic), 300 (Alpine White), or alphanumeric like A96 (Mineral White Metallic). Newer BMW colors sometimes use a letter-number combo while classic colors tend to be all numbers.
BMW also offers BMW Individual colors, which are special-order paints with unique codes that aren't in the standard catalog. If you have an Individual color, the code still follows the same format but the paint may need to be special-ordered rather than mixed from stock formulas.
The code on the sticker might include additional characters for the interior color. Your paint code is the one labeled "Farbe" (German for color) or just the color icon on newer label formats.
BMW Paint Code Location by Model
Not every BMW puts the code in the same spot. Here's where to look for each model:
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is my BMW paint code under the hood or on the door?
Depends on the model. Most BMWs made after 2010 have the sticker on the driver's door jamb or B-pillar. Older models and some M cars have it under the hood on the strut tower. Check both spots.
What does Farbe mean on a BMW sticker?
Farbe is German for color. The code next to "Farbe" on your BMW's sticker is your exterior paint code. You might also see "Polster" which is the interior trim code. Ignore that one for paint.
What is a BMW Individual color?
BMW Individual is a special-order paint program with exclusive colors not in the standard lineup. These use the same code format but the paint usually needs to be special-ordered. If your code doesn't appear in any standard BMW color list, it's likely an Individual color.
Where is the paint code on a BMW X3?
On the 2018+ X3 (G01), check the driver's door jamb for a label with a paint bucket icon and a 3-character code. On the older F25 X3, it's typically on the strut tower in the engine bay.