Ford Bronco Paint Code Chart: All Years & Generations 2026

A Ford Bronco paint code is a two-character alphanumeric code, like HX or KU, that identifies your truck’s exact factory color for touch-up paint, bodywork, or aftermarket accessory matching.

The color name on your window sticker (Antimatter Blue, Area 51) is a marketing name, but the paint code is what shops and paint suppliers actually use to mix an exact match.

This guide covers three eras: the classic Bronco (1966–1996), the 6th Generation Bronco (2021–2026), and where Bronco Sport codes overlap and diverge from the full-size truck. Start by finding your tag.

Where to Find Your Ford Bronco Paint Code by Generation

6th Generation Bronco 2021 to 2026

Your paint code is on the VIN sticker inside the driver’s door jamb. Look below the door striker for a line labeled “EXT PNT.” The two characters immediately after that label are your code, sometimes followed by a longer supplier reference number (for example, HX / M7456).

Classic Bronco 1966 to 1977

Tag location on early Broncos is inconsistent across the run. Earlier models frequently carried the color tag on the inside face of the glove box door, while later years in this generation moved it to the driver’s door, matching the format used on modern trucks. Because of this inconsistency, VIN decoding is often the more reliable path for verifying an early Bronco’s factory color if the original tag is missing or replaced.

Second Generation OBS Era 1978 to 1996

These trucks use a door jamb color plate similar to modern Fords. The plate typically shows a two-letter code (single letter if the truck was ordered in a monotone finish, two letters for factory two-tone schemes).

If your tag is faded, painted over, or missing: call any Ford dealership parts department with your 17-digit VIN. They can pull the build sheet and confirm your original factory color code in a few minutes.

Once you have your code, match it against the charts below.

Ford Bronco Paint Codes for 2021 to 2026 6th Generation

This is the color-to-code reference for the current-generation Bronco. Colors rotate in and out most model years, so always confirm against your own door jamb sticker rather than assuming your model year matches every row below.

2025 lineup: 11 total exterior colors were offered, 3 no-cost and the remaining 8 priced between $295 and $995, with Shadow Black (G1) as the no-cost color offered across every trim except Stroppe Edition.

2026 changes: Azure Gray, Eruption Green, and Robin’s Egg Blue are being phased out for the 2026 model year, while Orange Fury (NL) and Avalanche Gray join the lineup.

For the full explanation of what makes Antimatter Blue difficult to color-match correctly, see our Ford Antimatter Blue paint code guide.

Ford Bronco Paint Codes for 1966 to 1996 Classic and Second Gen

Bronco color codes changed format twice before the modern 6th Gen era arrived.

Second Gen OBS Era Confirmed 1996 Codes

1996 offered 40 total color options across the full Ford light-truck lineup, though not every color listed in Ford’s master paint chart was actually applied to a Bronco specifically.

First Generation 1966 to 1977

Early Broncos used single-letter codes for monotone finishes and two-letter codes for factory two-tone paint schemes.

Restoration note: After decades of UV exposure, faded original paint often looks noticeably different from the factory shade. Order a small sample first and do a spot check in daylight before committing to a full panel or full-truck respray.

If your Bronco is a Bronco Sport, its color codes come from a partially separate catalog.

Bronco vs Bronco Sport Paint Codes and Key Differences

The Bronco and Bronco Sport are different vehicles underneath. The full-size Bronco is body-on-frame; the Bronco Sport shares its unibody platform with the Ford Escape. Their paint catalogs overlap in places but are not identical.

• Confirmed overlap: Area 51 (KU) has been offered on both the full-size Bronco and the Bronco Sport.
• Bronco Sport exclusive: Alto Blue Pearl (LB) is documented as a Bronco Sport-only color in manufacturer paint-reference data, not offered on the full-size truck.
• Bronco Sport Heritage Edition: Robin’s Egg Blue is a Bronco Sport Heritage Edition color paired with an Oxford White roof. For the full breakdown, see our Robin’s Egg Blue Bronco Sport guide.

Always confirm your own door jamb code rather than assuming your Bronco shares a code with a Bronco Sport you’ve seen in the same color.

Area 51 vs Cactus Gray the Bronco Codes Owners Mix Up Most

Two colors get confused more than any other pairing on this list:

• Area 51 (KU): A blue-gray-green “flat,” low-gloss finish. It was the most popular 6th Gen Bronco color in its early launch years.
• Cactus Gray (NE): A green-tinted gray with a glossier finish than Area 51.

In overcast light or in photos, both colors can read as a similar gray-green. The reliable way to tell them apart isn’t by eye. It comes down to checking your door jamb code directly. If a repair shop or parts supplier suggests matching “by sight” from a photo, insist on the two-character code instead.

For more on Ford’s own master paint reference across all models and years, see our Ford Paint Code List & Color Chart.

Using Your Ford Bronco Paint Code for Touch-Up or Repair

Your Bronco’s paint code comes from one of two places: the driver’s door jamb sticker for any 2021 to 2026 model, or an era-specific tag for classic and OBS-generation trucks. That two-character code, not the marketing color name, is what determines whether touch-up paint or a full panel repair actually matches your factory finish. Order paint by code every time, and when in doubt, verify against your VIN through a Ford parts department rather than guessing from a photo or a showroom color chip.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the paint code located on a Ford Bronco?

On 2021–2026 Broncos, it’s on the driver’s door jamb VIN sticker, listed after “EXT PNT.” On classic 1966–1977 Broncos, it may instead be on the glove box door depending on model year.

What does “EXT PNT” mean on the Bronco door sticker?

“EXT PNT” stands for exterior paint. The two characters directly following it on the sticker are your factory paint code, sometimes followed by a longer supplier reference number.

Do Ford Bronco and Bronco Sport use the same paint codes?

Partially. Some colors like Area 51 (KU) appear on both, but others, like Alto Blue Pearl (LB), are documented as Bronco Sport-exclusive. Always confirm your own vehicle’s code rather than assuming a shared name means a shared code.

How many colors were offered on the 2025 Ford Bronco?

Reported figures show 11 total exterior colors for 2025, three no-cost and eight premium-priced between $295 and $995.

Can I find my Bronco’s paint code without the door sticker?

Yes. If your factory sticker is missing, faded, or painted over, a Ford dealership parts department can pull your factory color code directly from your 17-digit VIN.