Where Is the Toyota Paint Code?
On a Toyota, the paint code is at the Driver-side door jamb — service label, lower edge, printed on the label marked “C/TR (Color / Trim)”. The code follows the pattern 3 chars, often digit + 2 chars (e.g., 040, 1F7, 8S6). If the sticker is missing or faded, look it up by VIN below.
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Toyota Paint Code Location — Every Spot to Check
Toyota prints the paint code in one main spot and backs it up in a couple of others. Start at the top of this list and work down if the label is hard to read.
- 1Primary location
Driver-side door jamb — service label, lower edge
- 2Backup location
Driver-side B-pillar
- 3Backup location
Under the hood on the radiator support (older models)
What the label says
Look for the row marked C/TR (Color / Trim). That's the line that carries the Toyota color code.
Code format
3-character alphanumeric. Pattern: 3 chars, often digit + 2 chars (e.g., 040, 1F7, 8S6).
Common Toyota Paint Codes & Color Names
A few well-known Toyota factory codes so you know what to expect on the sticker. Your exact code depends on the model year — always confirm against your own vehicle or VIN.
| Paint Code | Factory Color Name |
|---|---|
040 | Super White |
1F7 | Classic Silver Metallic |
8S6 | Blueprint |
218 | Attitude Black Metallic |
3T3 | Barcelona Red Metallic |
070 | Blizzard Pearl |
Toyota Paint Code Tips
The quirks worth knowing before you order paint for a Toyota.
Toyota's 3-character code is one of the easiest to find — it's on the door jamb just below the VIN.
Two-tone models (RAV4 Adventure, 4Runner TRD Pro) list both colors on the label separated by a slash (e.g., 1G3/202).
Pearl finishes (Blizzard Pearl, Wind Chill Pearl) are tri-coat — need professional application for invisible repair.
Toyota Sticker Missing or Faded? Use the VIN.
Door jamb stickers fade in the sun, get peeled during detailing, or disappear when a door is replaced after a collision. When the Toyota label is gone, the VIN is the reliable way back to the factory paint code.
Every Toyota build record carries the factory paint code, locked to the VIN at manufacture. Our free VIN check pulls that record so you can order touch-up, brief a body shop, or verify the current color matches the factory original.
Buying a used Toyota? If the current color doesn't match the factory code, the car was repainted — worth an accident history check to find out why.
Look up your Toyota code by VIN
No sticker needed — the factory code comes straight from the build record.
What to Do With Your Toyota Paint Code
Once you have the code, here's how to put it to work.
Order touch-up paint
Give the code to a Toyotaparts counter or a touch-up supplier. For pearl/metallic finishes, ask for the matching base + clear so the repair doesn't flatten out.
Save it for later
Photograph the Toyota sticker in good light and store it with your documents. The code stays the same for the life of the car — no more trips back to the driveway.
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Toyota Paint Code — Sources & References
Toyota color codes trace back to factory build records and OEM service literature. The references below are the authoritative origins behind Toyota VIN, paint, and history data in the United States.
- NHTSA VIN Decoder ↗
Federal reference decoder for Toyota VIN structure.
- NHTSA — Safety Recalls ↗
Open Toyota recall lookup by VIN.
- NMVTIS — Bureau of Justice Assistance ↗
Federal title-brand database covering every Toyota across all 50 states.
- EPA ↗
Coatings and VOC standards behind OEM Toyota paint formulations.
Toyota Paint Code — Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the paint code on a Toyota?+
On a Toyota, the paint code is at the Driver-side door jamb — service label, lower edge. Look for the label marked "C/TR (Color / Trim)". If that sticker is faded or missing, check driver-side b-pillar or under the hood on the radiator support (older models).
What does a Toyota paint code look like?+
3-character alphanumeric. The typical pattern is 3 chars, often digit + 2 chars (e.g., 040, 1F7, 8S6). For example, 040 is Super White, and 1F7 is Classic Silver Metallic.
Can I find my Toyota paint code with just the VIN?+
Yes. The factory paint code is recorded against the VIN in Toyota's build database, so a VIN-based lookup returns the original color code even when the physical door jamb sticker is damaged, faded, or was replaced during repair. Enter your VIN in the form above.
What is the difference between the Toyota paint code and the color name?+
The color name (e.g., "Super White") is marketing copy that Toyota may reuse across model years with small formula changes. The paint code (040) is tied to one specific formulation — it is what a paint supplier needs to mix an exact match.
How do I use my Toyota paint code for touch-up?+
Give the code — not the color name — to any paint supplier, dealer parts counter, or body shop. They mix to the code. For pearl or tri-coat Toyota finishes, a single touch-up pen won't match the depth; those need a base + mid-coat + clear process.
My Toyota was repainted and the sticker is gone — what now?+
Run a VIN-based paint code lookup. The factory code is locked to the VIN at manufacture, so it survives a respray or a replaced door. If the car's current color doesn't match the factory code returned, the vehicle was repainted — worth pairing with an accident history check to find out why.
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