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Volkswagen Paint Codes
Volkswagen paint codes start with an L prefix (Lack, German for paint). Codes like LY9B, LA7W, or LC9X are on a sticker in the trunk area.
Every Volkswagen factory color code from 2019 to 2026. Look up your code, check the hex value, and preview it on your car with Car Editor.
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Volkswagen Golf GTI Paint Codes
2020–2026Code location: Trunk Floor Spare Tire Well Sticker
7 unique colors across 7 years
2026 Colors (5)
Volkswagen Jetta Paint Codes
2019–2026Code location: Trunk Floor Spare Tire Well Sticker
7 unique colors across 8 years
2026 Colors (7)
Volkswagen Tiguan Paint Codes
2018–2026Code location: Inside the Trunk Lid
10 unique colors across 9 years
2026 Colors (10)
Volkswagen ID.4 Paint Codes
2021–2026Code location: Inside the Trunk Lid
6 unique colors across 6 years
2026 Colors (6)
Volkswagen Atlas Paint Codes
2018–2026Code location: Inside the Trunk Lid
7 unique colors across 9 years
2026 Colors (7)
Volkswagen Taos Paint Codes
2022–2026Code location: Inside the Trunk Lid
6 unique colors across 5 years
2026 Colors (6)
Volkswagen Passat Paint Codes
2018–2022Code location: Inside the Trunk Lid
6 unique colors across 5 years
2022 Colors (6)
Volkswagen Arteon Paint Codes
2019–2024Code location: Inside the Trunk Lid
6 unique colors across 6 years
2024 Colors (6)
Where to Find Your Volkswagen Paint Code
On most VWs the paint code sticker is in the trunk area. Open the trunk or hatch and look on the inside of the trunk lid, on the spare tire well cover, or on the side wall of the trunk. It's a small sticker with a barcode and several lines of codes.
On the Golf, GTI, and Jetta, the sticker is typically on the spare tire well or trunk floor area. On the Tiguan and Atlas, check the inside of the tailgate. The paint code line starts with "L" and is 4 characters long.
How to Read Your Volkswagen Paint Code
Volkswagen uses the VAG (Volkswagen Auto Group) paint code system shared with Audi, Porsche, and other group brands. Codes start with an "L" prefix followed by letters and numbers, like LY9B (Oryx White), LA7W (Reflex Silver), or LC9X (Deep Black Pearl). The L stands for Lack, which is German for lacquer or paint.
The code is usually 4 characters total including the L prefix. Some paint suppliers want the full L-code and others just need the 3 characters after the L. Write down the whole thing to avoid confusion.
Since VW and Audi share this system, many colors cross over between the brands. LY9B (Oryx White) on a VW is the same formula as Ibis White on an Audi, even though the marketing names are different.
Volkswagen Paint Code Location by Model
Not every Volkswagen puts the code in the same spot. Here's where to look for each model:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the L mean in a VW paint code?
L stands for Lack, the German word for lacquer or paint. It's a prefix in the VAG (Volkswagen Auto Group) code system. Every VW paint code starts with L followed by 3 more characters, like LY9B or LA7W.
Where is the paint code on a VW Jetta?
In the trunk. Open the trunk and look on the spare tire well area or the inside of the trunk lid. There's a sticker with multiple codes. The paint code starts with L and is 4 characters long.
Are VW and Audi paint codes the same system?
Yes. Both use the VAG L-code system. LY9B is Oryx White on a VW and Ibis White on an Audi, but the paint formula is identical. Any paint shop can match either brand with the same code.
Why is my VW paint code sticker in the trunk?
VW puts the service sticker in the trunk area rather than on the door jamb like most brands. It's been that way for decades across the VW lineup. Just open the trunk and check the spare tire area or trunk lid.