Mercedes paint codes are 3-digit numbers like 040, 149, or 890. Older models use a DB prefix. Find the code for your C-Class, GLE, G-Class, or any Mercedes.
Every Mercedes-Benz factory color code from 2022 to 2026. Look up your code, check the hex value, and preview it on your car with Car Editor.
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Code location: Driver Side B-Pillar Sticker or Under the Hood
8 unique colors across 8 years
2026 Colors (7)
| Code | Color | Finish |
|---|---|---|
| 040 | Black | gloss |
| 149 | Polar White | gloss |
| 992 | Selenite Grey | metallic |
| 197 | Obsidian Black | metallic |
| 896 | Nautic Blue | metallic |
| 799 | Iridium Silver | metallic |
| Code | Color | Finish |
|---|---|---|
| 040 | Black | gloss |
| 149 | Polar White | gloss |
| 992 | Selenite Grey | metallic |
| 197 | Obsidian Black | metallic |
| 896 | Nautic Blue | metallic |
| 799 | Iridium Silver | metallic |
| designo 297 | designo Diamond White | pearl |
| Code | Color | Finish |
|---|---|---|
| 040 | Black | gloss |
| 149 | Polar White | gloss |
| 992 | Selenite Grey | metallic |
| 197 | Obsidian Black | metallic |
| 896 | Nautic Blue | metallic |
| 799 | Iridium Silver | metallic |
| Code | Color | Finish |
|---|---|---|
| 040 | Black | gloss |
| 149 | Polar White | gloss |
| 992 | Selenite Grey | metallic |
| 197 | Obsidian Black | metallic |
| 896 | Cavansite Blue | metallic |
| 799 | Iridium Silver | metallic |
| Code | Color | Finish |
|---|---|---|
| 040 | Black | gloss |
| 149 | Polar White | gloss |
| 992 | Selenite Grey | metallic |
| 197 | Obsidian Black | metallic |
| 896 | Cavansite Blue | metallic |
| 799 | Iridium Silver | metallic |
| Code | Color | Finish |
|---|---|---|
| 040 | Black | gloss |
| 149 | Polar White | gloss |
| 992 | Selenite Grey | metallic |
| 197 | Obsidian Black | metallic |
| 799 | Iridium Silver | metallic |
| Code | Color | Finish |
|---|---|---|
| 040 | Black | gloss |
| 149 | Polar White | gloss |
| 992 | Selenite Grey | metallic |
| 197 | Obsidian Black | metallic |
| 799 | Iridium Silver | metallic |
Code location: Driver Side B-Pillar Sticker
7 unique colors across 7 years
2026 Colors (7)
| Code | Color | Finish |
|---|---|---|
| 040 | Black | gloss |
| 149 | Polar White | gloss |
| 992 | Selenite Grey | metallic |
| 197 | Obsidian Black | metallic |
| 896 | Nautic Blue | metallic |
| 799 | Iridium Silver | metallic |
| Code | Color | Finish |
|---|---|---|
| 040 | Black | gloss |
| 149 | Polar White | gloss |
| 992 | Selenite Grey | metallic |
| 197 | Obsidian Black | metallic |
| 896 | Nautic Blue | metallic |
| 799 | Iridium Silver | metallic |
| Code | Color | Finish |
|---|---|---|
| 040 | Black | gloss |
| 149 | Polar White | gloss |
| 992 | Selenite Grey | metallic |
| 197 | Obsidian Black | metallic |
| 799 | Iridium Silver | metallic |
| Code | Color | Finish |
|---|---|---|
| 040 | Black | gloss |
| 149 | Polar White | gloss |
| 992 | Selenite Grey | metallic |
| 197 | Obsidian Black | metallic |
| 799 | Iridium Silver | metallic |
| Code | Color | Finish |
|---|---|---|
| 040 | Black | gloss |
| 149 | Polar White | gloss |
| 992 | Selenite Grey | metallic |
| 197 | Obsidian Black | metallic |
| 799 | Iridium Silver | metallic |
| Code | Color | Finish |
|---|---|---|
| 040 | Black | gloss |
| 149 | Polar White | gloss |
| 992 | Selenite Grey | metallic |
| 197 | Obsidian Black | metallic |
| 799 | Iridium Silver | metallic |
Code location: Driver Side B-Pillar Sticker
7 unique colors across 6 years
2026 Colors (6)
| Code | Color | Finish |
|---|---|---|
| 040 | Black | gloss |
| 992 | Selenite Grey | metallic |
| 197 | Obsidian Black | metallic |
| 589 | Jupiter Red | gloss |
| designo 297 | designo Diamond White | pearl |
| Code | Color | Finish |
|---|---|---|
| 040 | Black | gloss |
| 149 | Polar White | gloss |
| 992 | Selenite Grey | metallic |
| 197 | Obsidian Black | metallic |
| 589 | Jupiter Red | gloss |
| designo 297 | designo Diamond White | pearl |
| designo 044 | designo Graphite Grey Magno | matte |
| Code | Color | Finish |
|---|---|---|
| 040 | Black | gloss |
| 992 | Selenite Grey | metallic |
| 197 | Obsidian Black | metallic |
| 589 | Jupiter Red | gloss |
| designo 297 | designo Diamond White | pearl |
| Code | Color | Finish |
|---|---|---|
| 040 | Black | gloss |
| 992 | Selenite Grey | metallic |
| 197 | Obsidian Black | metallic |
| 589 | Jupiter Red | gloss |
| Code | Color | Finish |
|---|---|---|
| 040 | Black | gloss |
| 992 | Selenite Grey | metallic |
| 197 | Obsidian Black | metallic |
| 589 | Jupiter Red | gloss |
Code location: Driver-Side B-Pillar (Under Paint Code Label)
8 unique colors across 9 years
2026 Colors (8)
| Code | Color | Finish |
|---|---|---|
| 149 | Polar White | gloss |
| 197 | Obsidian Black Metallic | metallic |
| 992 | Selenite Grey Metallic | metallic |
| 890 | Emerald Green Metallic | metallic |
| 896 | Brilliant Blue Metallic | metallic |
| 996 | Designo Diamond White | pearl |
| 799 | Designo Cardinal Red Metallic | metallic |
| 040 | Black | gloss |
| Code | Color | Finish |
|---|---|---|
| 149 | Polar White | gloss |
| 197 | Obsidian Black Metallic | metallic |
| 992 | Selenite Grey Metallic | metallic |
| 890 | Emerald Green Metallic | metallic |
| 896 | Brilliant Blue Metallic | metallic |
| 799 | Designo Cardinal Red Metallic | metallic |
| 040 | Black | gloss |
| Code | Color | Finish |
|---|---|---|
| 149 | Polar White | gloss |
| 197 | Obsidian Black Metallic | metallic |
| 992 | Selenite Grey Metallic | metallic |
| 890 | Emerald Green Metallic | metallic |
| 896 | Brilliant Blue Metallic | metallic |
| 799 | Designo Cardinal Red Metallic | metallic |
| Code | Color | Finish |
|---|---|---|
| 149 | Polar White | gloss |
| 197 | Obsidian Black Metallic | metallic |
| 992 | Selenite Grey Metallic | metallic |
| 890 | Emerald Green Metallic | metallic |
| 896 | Brilliant Blue Metallic | metallic |
| 799 | Designo Cardinal Red Metallic | metallic |
| Code | Color | Finish |
|---|---|---|
| 149 | Polar White | gloss |
| 197 | Obsidian Black Metallic | metallic |
| 992 | Selenite Grey Metallic | metallic |
| 890 | Emerald Green Metallic | metallic |
| 896 | Brilliant Blue Metallic | metallic |
| 799 | Designo Cardinal Red Metallic | metallic |
| Code | Color | Finish |
|---|---|---|
| 149 | Polar White | gloss |
| 197 | Obsidian Black Metallic | metallic |
| 992 | Selenite Grey Metallic | metallic |
| 890 | Emerald Green Metallic | metallic |
| 896 | Brilliant Blue Metallic | metallic |
| 799 | Designo Cardinal Red Metallic | metallic |
| Code | Color | Finish |
|---|---|---|
| 149 | Polar White | gloss |
| 197 | Obsidian Black Metallic | metallic |
| 992 | Selenite Grey Metallic | metallic |
| 890 | Emerald Green Metallic | metallic |
| 896 | Brilliant Blue Metallic | metallic |
| 996 | Designo Diamond White | pearl |
| Code | Color | Finish |
|---|---|---|
| 149 | Polar White | gloss |
| 197 | Obsidian Black Metallic | metallic |
| 992 | Selenite Grey Metallic | metallic |
| 890 | Emerald Green Metallic | metallic |
| 896 | Brilliant Blue Metallic | metallic |
| 996 | Designo Diamond White | pearl |
Code location: Driver-Side B-Pillar (Under Paint Code Label)
6 unique colors across 9 years
2026 Colors (6)
| Code | Color | Finish |
|---|---|---|
| 149 | Polar White | gloss |
| 197 | Obsidian Black Metallic | metallic |
| 992 | Selenite Grey Metallic | metallic |
| 896 | Brilliant Blue Metallic | metallic |
| 996 | Designo Diamond White | pearl |
| 799 | Designo Hyacinth Red Metallic | metallic |
| Code | Color | Finish |
|---|---|---|
| 149 | Polar White | gloss |
| 197 | Obsidian Black Metallic | metallic |
| 992 | Selenite Grey Metallic | metallic |
| 896 | Brilliant Blue Metallic | metallic |
| 799 | Designo Hyacinth Red Metallic | metallic |
| Code | Color | Finish |
|---|---|---|
| 149 | Polar White | gloss |
| 197 | Obsidian Black Metallic | metallic |
| 992 | Selenite Grey Metallic | metallic |
| 896 | Brilliant Blue Metallic | metallic |
| 799 | Designo Hyacinth Red Metallic | metallic |
| Code | Color | Finish |
|---|---|---|
| 149 | Polar White | gloss |
| 197 | Obsidian Black Metallic | metallic |
| 992 | Selenite Grey Metallic | metallic |
| 896 | Brilliant Blue Metallic | metallic |
| 799 | Designo Hyacinth Red Metallic | metallic |
| Code | Color | Finish |
|---|---|---|
| 149 | Polar White | gloss |
| 197 | Obsidian Black Metallic | metallic |
| 992 | Selenite Grey Metallic | metallic |
| 896 | Brilliant Blue Metallic | metallic |
| 799 | Designo Hyacinth Red Metallic | metallic |
| Code | Color | Finish |
|---|---|---|
| 149 | Polar White | gloss |
| 197 | Obsidian Black Metallic | metallic |
| 992 | Selenite Grey Metallic | metallic |
| 896 | Brilliant Blue Metallic | metallic |
| 799 | Designo Hyacinth Red Metallic | metallic |
| Code | Color | Finish |
|---|---|---|
| 149 | Polar White | gloss |
| 197 | Obsidian Black Metallic | metallic |
| 992 | Selenite Grey Metallic | metallic |
| 896 | Brilliant Blue Metallic | metallic |
| 996 | Designo Diamond White | pearl |
| Code | Color | Finish |
|---|---|---|
| 149 | Polar White | gloss |
| 197 | Obsidian Black Metallic | metallic |
| 992 | Selenite Grey Metallic | metallic |
| 896 | Brilliant Blue Metallic | metallic |
| 996 | Designo Diamond White | pearl |
Code location: Driver-Side B-Pillar (Under Paint Code Label)
7 unique colors across 9 years
2026 Colors (7)
| Code | Color | Finish |
|---|---|---|
| 149 | Polar White | gloss |
| 197 | Obsidian Black Metallic | metallic |
| 992 | Selenite Grey Metallic | metallic |
| 896 | Nautic Blue Metallic | metallic |
| 996 | Designo Diamond White | pearl |
| 799 | Designo Cardinal Red Metallic | metallic |
| 890 | Emerald Green Metallic | metallic |
| Code | Color | Finish |
|---|---|---|
| 149 | Polar White | gloss |
| 197 | Obsidian Black Metallic | metallic |
| 992 | Selenite Grey Metallic | metallic |
| 896 | Nautic Blue Metallic | metallic |
| 996 | Designo Diamond White | pearl |
| 890 | Emerald Green Metallic | metallic |
| Code | Color | Finish |
|---|---|---|
| 149 | Polar White | gloss |
| 197 | Obsidian Black Metallic | metallic |
| 992 | Selenite Grey Metallic | metallic |
| 896 | Nautic Blue Metallic | metallic |
| 996 | Designo Diamond White | pearl |
| 890 | Emerald Green Metallic | metallic |
| Code | Color | Finish |
|---|---|---|
| 149 | Polar White | gloss |
| 197 | Obsidian Black Metallic | metallic |
| 992 | Selenite Grey Metallic | metallic |
| 896 | Nautic Blue Metallic | metallic |
| 996 | Designo Diamond White | pearl |
| 890 | Emerald Green Metallic | metallic |
| Code | Color | Finish |
|---|---|---|
| 149 | Polar White | gloss |
| 197 | Obsidian Black Metallic | metallic |
| 992 | Selenite Grey Metallic | metallic |
| 896 | Nautic Blue Metallic | metallic |
| 996 | Designo Diamond White | pearl |
| 890 | Emerald Green Metallic | metallic |
| Code | Color | Finish |
|---|---|---|
| 149 | Polar White | gloss |
| 197 | Obsidian Black Metallic | metallic |
| 992 | Selenite Grey Metallic | metallic |
| 896 | Nautic Blue Metallic | metallic |
| 996 | Designo Diamond White | pearl |
| 890 | Emerald Green Metallic | metallic |
| Code | Color | Finish |
|---|---|---|
| 149 | Polar White | gloss |
| 197 | Obsidian Black Metallic | metallic |
| 992 | Selenite Grey Metallic | metallic |
| 896 | Nautic Blue Metallic | metallic |
| 996 | Designo Diamond White | pearl |
| 799 | Designo Cardinal Red Metallic | metallic |
| Code | Color | Finish |
|---|---|---|
| 149 | Polar White | gloss |
| 197 | Obsidian Black Metallic | metallic |
| 992 | Selenite Grey Metallic | metallic |
| 896 | Nautic Blue Metallic | metallic |
| 996 | Designo Diamond White | pearl |
| 799 | Designo Cardinal Red Metallic | metallic |
Code location: Driver-Side B-Pillar (Under Paint Code Label)
9 unique colors across 9 years
2026 Colors (9)
| Code | Color | Finish |
|---|---|---|
| 149 | Polar White | gloss |
| 197 | Obsidian Black Metallic | metallic |
| 992 | Selenite Grey Metallic | metallic |
| 896 | Brilliant Blue Metallic | metallic |
| 799 | Designo Manufaktur Cardinal Red | metallic |
| 040 | Matte Black | matte |
| 890 | Emerald Green | metallic |
| 891 | Schöckl Green Magno | matte |
| 175 | Manufaktur Olive | metallic |
| Code | Color | Finish |
|---|---|---|
| 149 | Polar White | gloss |
| 197 | Obsidian Black Metallic | metallic |
| 992 | Selenite Grey Metallic | metallic |
| 896 | Brilliant Blue Metallic | metallic |
| 799 | Designo Manufaktur Cardinal Red | metallic |
| 040 | Matte Black | matte |
| 891 | Schöckl Green Magno | matte |
| 175 | Manufaktur Olive | metallic |
| Code | Color | Finish |
|---|---|---|
| 149 | Polar White | gloss |
| 197 | Obsidian Black Metallic | metallic |
| 992 | Selenite Grey Metallic | metallic |
| 896 | Brilliant Blue Metallic | metallic |
| 799 | Designo Manufaktur Cardinal Red | metallic |
| 040 | Matte Black | matte |
| 891 | Schöckl Green Magno | matte |
| Code | Color | Finish |
|---|---|---|
| 149 | Polar White | gloss |
| 197 | Obsidian Black Metallic | metallic |
| 992 | Selenite Grey Metallic | metallic |
| 896 | Brilliant Blue Metallic | metallic |
| 799 | Designo Manufaktur Cardinal Red | metallic |
| 040 | Matte Black | matte |
| 891 | Schöckl Green Magno | matte |
| Code | Color | Finish |
|---|---|---|
| 149 | Polar White | gloss |
| 197 | Obsidian Black Metallic | metallic |
| 992 | Selenite Grey Metallic | metallic |
| 896 | Brilliant Blue Metallic | metallic |
| 799 | Designo Manufaktur Cardinal Red | metallic |
| 040 | Matte Black | matte |
| 891 | Schöckl Green Magno | matte |
| Code | Color | Finish |
|---|---|---|
| 149 | Polar White | gloss |
| 197 | Obsidian Black Metallic | metallic |
| 992 | Selenite Grey Metallic | metallic |
| 896 | Brilliant Blue Metallic | metallic |
| 799 | Designo Manufaktur Cardinal Red | metallic |
| 040 | Matte Black | matte |
| 891 | Schöckl Green Magno | matte |
| Code | Color | Finish |
|---|---|---|
| 149 | Polar White | gloss |
| 197 | Obsidian Black Metallic | metallic |
| 992 | Selenite Grey Metallic | metallic |
| 896 | Brilliant Blue Metallic | metallic |
| 799 | Designo Manufaktur Cardinal Red | metallic |
| 040 | Matte Black | matte |
| 890 | Emerald Green | metallic |
| Code | Color | Finish |
|---|---|---|
| 149 | Polar White | gloss |
| 197 | Obsidian Black Metallic | metallic |
| 992 | Selenite Grey Metallic | metallic |
| 896 | Brilliant Blue Metallic | metallic |
| 799 | Designo Manufaktur Cardinal Red | metallic |
| 040 | Matte Black | matte |
| 890 | Emerald Green | metallic |
Code location: Driver-Side B-Pillar (Under Paint Code Label)
6 unique colors across 7 years
2025 Colors (6)
| Code | Color | Finish |
|---|---|---|
| 149 | Polar White | gloss |
| 197 | Obsidian Black Metallic | metallic |
| 992 | Selenite Grey Metallic | metallic |
| 896 | Denim Blue Metallic | metallic |
| 799 | Sun Yellow | gloss |
| 996 | Digital White Metallic | metallic |
| Code | Color | Finish |
|---|---|---|
| 149 | Polar White | gloss |
| 197 | Obsidian Black Metallic | metallic |
| 992 | Selenite Grey Metallic | metallic |
| 896 | Denim Blue Metallic | metallic |
| 996 | Digital White Metallic | metallic |
| Code | Color | Finish |
|---|---|---|
| 149 | Polar White | gloss |
| 197 | Obsidian Black Metallic | metallic |
| 992 | Selenite Grey Metallic | metallic |
| 896 | Denim Blue Metallic | metallic |
| 996 | Digital White Metallic | metallic |
| Code | Color | Finish |
|---|---|---|
| 149 | Polar White | gloss |
| 197 | Obsidian Black Metallic | metallic |
| 992 | Selenite Grey Metallic | metallic |
| 896 | Denim Blue Metallic | metallic |
| 996 | Digital White Metallic | metallic |
| Code | Color | Finish |
|---|---|---|
| 149 | Polar White | gloss |
| 197 | Obsidian Black Metallic | metallic |
| 992 | Selenite Grey Metallic | metallic |
| 896 | Denim Blue Metallic | metallic |
| 799 | Sun Yellow | gloss |
| Code | Color | Finish |
|---|---|---|
| 149 | Polar White | gloss |
| 197 | Obsidian Black Metallic | metallic |
| 992 | Selenite Grey Metallic | metallic |
| 896 | Denim Blue Metallic | metallic |
| 799 | Sun Yellow | gloss |
Code location: Driver-Side B-Pillar (Under Paint Code Label)
6 unique colors across 9 years
2026 Colors (6)
| Code | Color | Finish |
|---|---|---|
| 149 | Polar White | gloss |
| 197 | Obsidian Black Metallic | metallic |
| 992 | Selenite Grey Metallic | metallic |
| 896 | Denim Blue Metallic | metallic |
| 799 | Jupiter Red | metallic |
| 996 | Cosmos Black Metallic | metallic |
| Code | Color | Finish |
|---|---|---|
| 149 | Polar White | gloss |
| 197 | Obsidian Black Metallic | metallic |
| 992 | Selenite Grey Metallic | metallic |
| 896 | Denim Blue Metallic | metallic |
| 996 | Cosmos Black Metallic | metallic |
| Code | Color | Finish |
|---|---|---|
| 149 | Polar White | gloss |
| 197 | Obsidian Black Metallic | metallic |
| 992 | Selenite Grey Metallic | metallic |
| 896 | Denim Blue Metallic | metallic |
| 996 | Cosmos Black Metallic | metallic |
| Code | Color | Finish |
|---|---|---|
| 149 | Polar White | gloss |
| 197 | Obsidian Black Metallic | metallic |
| 992 | Selenite Grey Metallic | metallic |
| 896 | Denim Blue Metallic | metallic |
| 996 | Cosmos Black Metallic | metallic |
| Code | Color | Finish |
|---|---|---|
| 149 | Polar White | gloss |
| 197 | Obsidian Black Metallic | metallic |
| 992 | Selenite Grey Metallic | metallic |
| 896 | Denim Blue Metallic | metallic |
| 996 | Cosmos Black Metallic | metallic |
| Code | Color | Finish |
|---|---|---|
| 149 | Polar White | gloss |
| 197 | Obsidian Black Metallic | metallic |
| 992 | Selenite Grey Metallic | metallic |
| 896 | Denim Blue Metallic | metallic |
| 996 | Cosmos Black Metallic | metallic |
| Code | Color | Finish |
|---|---|---|
| 149 | Polar White | gloss |
| 197 | Obsidian Black Metallic | metallic |
| 992 | Selenite Grey Metallic | metallic |
| 896 | Denim Blue Metallic | metallic |
| 799 | Jupiter Red | metallic |
| Code | Color | Finish |
|---|---|---|
| 149 | Polar White | gloss |
| 197 | Obsidian Black Metallic | metallic |
| 992 | Selenite Grey Metallic | metallic |
| 896 | Denim Blue Metallic | metallic |
| 799 | Jupiter Red | metallic |
Code location: Driver-Side B-Pillar (Under Paint Code Label)
6 unique colors across 4 years
2026 Colors (6)
| Code | Color | Finish |
|---|---|---|
| 149 | Polar White | gloss |
| 197 | Obsidian Black Metallic | metallic |
| 992 | Selenite Grey Metallic | metallic |
| 896 | Sodalite Blue Metallic | metallic |
| 996 | Designo Diamond White | pearl |
| 890 | Alpine Grey Metallic | metallic |
| Code | Color | Finish |
|---|---|---|
| 149 | Polar White | gloss |
| 197 | Obsidian Black Metallic | metallic |
| 992 | Selenite Grey Metallic | metallic |
| 896 | Sodalite Blue Metallic | metallic |
| 996 | Designo Diamond White | pearl |
| Code | Color | Finish |
|---|---|---|
| 149 | Polar White | gloss |
| 197 | Obsidian Black Metallic | metallic |
| 992 | Selenite Grey Metallic | metallic |
| 896 | Sodalite Blue Metallic | metallic |
| 996 | Designo Diamond White | pearl |
Code location: Driver-Side B-Pillar (Under Paint Code Label)
7 unique colors across 5 years
2026 Colors (7)
| Code | Color | Finish |
|---|---|---|
| 149 | Polar White | gloss |
| 197 | Obsidian Black Metallic | metallic |
| 992 | Selenite Grey Metallic | metallic |
| 896 | Sodalite Blue Metallic | metallic |
| 996 | Designo Diamond White | pearl |
| 890 | Nautic Blue Metallic | metallic |
| 799 | High-Tech Silver Metallic | metallic |
| Code | Color | Finish |
|---|---|---|
| 149 | Polar White | gloss |
| 197 | Obsidian Black Metallic | metallic |
| 992 | Selenite Grey Metallic | metallic |
| 896 | Sodalite Blue Metallic | metallic |
| 996 | Designo Diamond White | pearl |
| 799 | High-Tech Silver Metallic | metallic |
| Code | Color | Finish |
|---|---|---|
| 149 | Polar White | gloss |
| 197 | Obsidian Black Metallic | metallic |
| 992 | Selenite Grey Metallic | metallic |
| 896 | Sodalite Blue Metallic | metallic |
| 996 | Designo Diamond White | pearl |
| 890 | Nautic Blue Metallic | metallic |
| Code | Color | Finish |
|---|---|---|
| 149 | Polar White | gloss |
| 197 | Obsidian Black Metallic | metallic |
| 992 | Selenite Grey Metallic | metallic |
| 896 | Sodalite Blue Metallic | metallic |
| 996 | Designo Diamond White | pearl |
| 890 | Nautic Blue Metallic | metallic |
On most modern Mercedes models, the paint code is on a sticker on the driver's door jamb or B-pillar. It's usually listed as a 3-digit number near other vehicle data. On C-Class and E-Class sedans, it's right on the door jamb. On GLE and GLC SUVs, check the B-pillar.
On older Mercedes models and some AMG variants, the code might be on the radiator support under the hood or on a data plate in the engine bay. The G-Class (Gelaendewagen) typically has it on the driver's door jamb, but older G-Wagens may have it under the hood.
Mercedes-Benz uses a simple 3-digit numeric system for paint codes. You'll see codes like 040 (Black), 149 (Polar White), 890 (Cavansit Blue), or 197 (Obsidian Black Metallic). Older Mercedes models (pre-2000s) used a DB prefix before the number, like DB-040 or DB-723.
Mercedes also has a line of premium colors called designo. These are custom or limited-production paints with their own codes in the same 3-digit format. designo colors are more expensive to repair and touch up since the formulas are more complex, often involving multiple pearl or metallic layers.
The 3-digit system makes Mercedes one of the easiest brands to work with at a paint shop. There's no prefix confusion, no letter-number mix-up. Just 3 numbers.
Not every Mercedes-Benz puts the code in the same spot. Here's where to look for each model:
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DB stands for Daimler-Benz, the company's original name. Older Mercedes models used codes like DB-040 or DB-723. Modern Mercedes dropped the DB prefix and just uses the 3-digit number. The paint formula is the same either way.
Driver's door jamb. Open the door and look for a 3-digit number on the vehicle data sticker. On the W206 (2022+) it's easy to spot. On older W205 models it's in the same area but the sticker format is slightly different.
designo is Mercedes' premium paint line with exclusive colors and multi-layer finishes. They use the same 3-digit code format but the paint is more expensive to match and repair. If your code isn't in the standard Mercedes color list, it might be a designo finish.
Mercedes has always used a numeric-only system. Three digits gives them 999 possible codes, which is more than enough for their catalog. It also makes the codes easy to communicate and look up without confusion over letters vs numbers.
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