Ford Ranger Paint Code Chart by Year: 1983-2026 Color, Location
The Ford Ranger paint code chart below matches US-market Ranger model years to factory exterior color names and codes. Look up your year first, then compare the code with the EXT PNT entry on your truck’s certification label before ordering touch-up paint.
This guide covers US Rangers from 1983–2011 and 2019–2026. The Ranger was not sold as a new US-market model during 2012–2018. Colors and codes from overseas Rangers are not interchangeable with this US reference.
How to Read the Ford Ranger Paint Code Chart
Each entry pairs a factory color name with its short paint code, shown in parentheses after the name. For example, Sonic Blue (SN) and Silver Metallic (YN) are separate 2004 Ranger colors. Do not buy paint for a Sonic Blue truck using YN.
Use your browser’s Find function to locate a year, color, or code. Color availability can depend on trim, appearance package, and production date. The paint code on your Ranger remains more reliable than a web color swatch or a general year list.
For identifiers shared across different Ford models, see our Ford paint code YZ reference and verify the specific year before using the same formula.
Ford Ranger Paint Codes From 2019 to 2026
The US Ranger returned for 2019 and received a major redesign for 2024. The tables list documented US paint offerings by model year, including limited-package and Ranger Raptor colors where applicable.
2024 to 2026 Ranger Colors
Ford’s 2025 Ranger order guide identifies Marsh Gray (T9), Ruby Red (RR), and Desert Sand (VA) as new 2025 colors. Its 2026 Ranger order guide adds Avalanche (DR) and removes Azure Gray. Shelter Green (DB) is a Raptor-only offering in these years.
| Model Year | Factory Color and Code |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Shadow Black (G1); Oxford White (YZ); Carbonized Gray Metallic (M7); Velocity Blue Metallic (E7); Marsh Gray (T9); Ruby Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat (RR); Desert Sand (VA); Avalanche (XLT, Lariat, Raptor) (DR); Shelter Green Metallic (Raptor) (DB) |
| 2025 | Shadow Black (G1); Oxford White (YZ); Carbonized Gray Metallic (M7); Velocity Blue Metallic (E7); Azure Gray Metallic Tri-coat (G4); Marsh Gray (T9); Ruby Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat (RR); Desert Sand (VA); Shelter Green Metallic (Raptor) (DB) |
| 2024 | Shadow Black (G1); Oxford White (YZ); Iconic Silver Metallic (JS); Carbonized Gray Metallic (M7); Cactus Gray (NE); Velocity Blue Metallic (E7); Hot Pepper Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat (EA); Azure Gray Metallic Tri-coat (G4); Shelter Green Metallic (Raptor) (DB) |
Trim warning: In 2026, Avalanche (DR) is offered on XLT, Lariat, and Raptor, but not the XL STX configuration. Ruby Red (RR) is not listed for the 2026 Raptor. Shelter Green (DB) is Raptor-only. Other colors may carry extra charges or package restrictions.
2019 to 2023 Ranger Colors
Earlier current-generation Rangers used finishes such as Lightning Blue, Saber, and Rapid Red before the 2024 redesign. Ford also offered special 2022 Splash Edition finishes. The named 2022 Splash colors below should not be treated as standard colors on every trim.
| Model Year | Factory Color and Code |
|---|---|
| 2023 | Shadow Black (G1); Oxford White (YZ); Iconic Silver Metallic (JS); Carbonized Gray Metallic (M7); Cactus Gray (NE); Velocity Blue Metallic (E7); Race Red (PQ); Hot Pepper Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat (EA); Azure Gray Metallic Tri-coat (G4) |
| 2022 | Shadow Black (G1); Oxford White (YZ); Iconic Silver Metallic (JS); Carbonized Gray Metallic (M7); Cactus Gray (NE); Velocity Blue Metallic (E7); Race Red (PQ); Hot Pepper Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat (EA); Cyber Orange Tri-coat (SB); Avalanche (Splash Snow) (DR); Desert Sand (Splash Sand) (VA); Forged Green Metallic (Splash Forest) (L9) |
| 2021 | Shadow Black (G1); Oxford White (YZ); Iconic Silver Metallic (JS); Carbonized Gray Metallic (M7); Cactus Gray (NE); Velocity Blue Metallic (E7); Race Red (PQ); Rapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat (D4); Cyber Orange Tri-coat (SB) |
| 2020 | Shadow Black (G1); Oxford White (YZ); Iconic Silver Metallic (JS); Magnetic Metallic (J7); Lightning Blue Metallic (N6); Race Red (PQ); Rapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat (D4); Saber Metallic (GU); White Platinum Tri-coat (UG) |
| 2019 | Shadow Black (G1); Oxford White (YZ); Ingot Silver Metallic (UX); Magnetic Metallic (J7); Lightning Blue Metallic (N6); Hot Pepper Red Metallic (EA); Saber Metallic (GU); White Platinum Tri-coat (UG) |
These entries combine model-year Ford order-guide information and automotive paint-code catalog cross-checks. Availability is not proof that an individual VIN left the factory in that color. Inspect the actual label before purchasing paint.
Ford Ranger Paint Colors From 2000 to 2011
For the last twelve model years of the original US Ranger, factory color options changed even when Ford reused familiar color names. The historical Ranger paint reference provides year-specific catalog details; the chart below puts the color code beside each name for quick lookup.
| Model Year | Factory Color and Code |
|---|---|
| 2011 | Dark Shadow Grey (CX); Torch Red (D3); Redfire Metallic (G2); Vista Blue (G9); Black Clearcoat (UA); Silver Metallic (YN); Oxford White (YZ) |
| 2010 | Dark Shadow Grey (CX); Torch Red (D3); Redfire Metallic (G2); Vista Blue (G9); Black Clearcoat (UA); Silver Metallic (YN); Oxford White (YZ) |
| 2009 | Dark Shadow Grey (CX); Torch Red (D3); Redfire Metallic (G2); Vista Blue (G9); Grabber Orange (U3); Black Clearcoat (UA); Silver Metallic (YN); Oxford White (YZ) |
| 2008 | Dark Shadow Grey (CX); Torch Red (D3); Redfire Metallic (G2); Pueblo Gold (G3); Vista Blue (G9); Grabber Orange (U3); Black Clearcoat (UA); Silver Metallic (YN); Oxford White (YZ) |
| 2007 | Dark Shadow Grey (CX); Torch Red (D3); Screaming Yellow (D6); Redfire Metallic (G2); Pueblo Gold (G3); Vista Blue (G9); Black Clearcoat (UA); Silver Metallic (YN); Oxford White (YZ) |
| 2006 | Arizona Beige (AQ); Dark Shadow Grey (CX); Torch Red (D3); Screaming Yellow (D6); Redfire Metallic (G2); Sonic Blue (SN); Black Clearcoat (UA); Silver Metallic (YN); Oxford White (YZ) |
| 2005 | Arizona Beige (AQ); Dark Shadow Grey (CX); Bright Red (E4); Toreador Red (FL); Dark Green Satin (FU); Sonic Blue (SN); Black Clearcoat (UA); Silver Metallic (YN); Oxford White (YZ) |
| 2004 | Arizona Beige (AQ); Dark Shadow Grey (CX); Screaming Yellow (D6); Bright Red (E4); Toreador Red (FL); Dark Green Satin (FU); Sonic Blue (SN); Black Clearcoat (UA); Silver Metallic (YN); Oxford White (YZ) |
| 2003 | Arizona Beige (AQ); Bright Red (E4); Toreador Red (FL); Deep Wedgewood Blue (LL); Dark Highland Green (PX); Sonic Blue (SN); Silver Frost (TS); Black Clearcoat (UA); Oxford White (YZ) |
| 2002 | Harvest Gold (B2); Chrome Yellow (BZ); Bright Red (E4); Toreador Red (FL); Deep Wedgewood Blue (LL); Bright Island Blue (LZ); Dark Highland Green (PX); Silver Frost (TS); Black Clearcoat (UA); Oxford White (YZ) |
| 2001 | Harvest Gold (B2); Chrome Yellow (BZ); Bright Red (E4); Toreador Red (FL); Woodland Green (FY); Deep Wedgewood Blue (LL); Dark Highland Green (PX); Island Blue Metallic (R1); Silver Frost (TS); Black Clearcoat (UA); Oxford White (YZ) |
| 2000 | Harvest Gold (B2); Mandarin Gold (B6); Bright Red (E4); Toreador Red (FL); Bright Atlantic Blue (K7); Deep Wedgewood Blue (LL); Medium Platinum (RC); Amazon Green (SU); Black Clearcoat (UA); Silver Metallic (YN); Oxford White (YZ) |
2004 correction: Factory Sonic Blue is SN, while Silver Metallic is YN. For 2006 Rangers, Sonic Blue SN, Torch Red D3, and Redfire Metallic G2 appear as separate choices. Choose by code, not by a photograph of the truck.
Ford Ranger Paint Colors From 1990 to 1999
Ranger paint naming and identification shifted during the 1990s. In particular, Oxford White is listed as YO on several early-1990s Rangers and YZ on later examples. Never replace one code with another simply because the color name matches.
| Model Year | Factory Color and Code |
|---|---|
| 1999 | Harvest Gold (B2); Autumn Orange (BG); Bright Red (E4); Toreador Red (FL); Bright Atlantic Blue (K7); Deep Wedgewood Blue (LL); Medium Platinum (RC); Amazon Green (SU); Jalapeno Green (SV); Black Clearcoat (UA); Oxford White (YZ) |
| 1998 | Light Prairie Tan (BA); Autumn Orange (BG); Cabernet Red (D6); Bright Red (E4); Toreador Red (FL); Boysenberry Blue (JK); Light Denim Blue (K1); Bright Atlantic Blue (K7); Deep Emerald Green (PA); Pacific Green (PS); Medium Platinum (RC); Black Clearcoat (UA); Oxford White (YZ) |
| 1997 | Light Prairie Tan (BA); Canary Yellow (BZ); Cayman Green (DA); Bright Red (E4); Toreador Red (FL); Sapphire Blue (JA); Dark Blue (KN); Medium Willow Green (SH); Charcoal Grey (TR); Black Clearcoat (UA); Oxford White (YZ) |
| 1996 | Canary Yellow (BZ); Cayman Green (DA); Mocha Frost (DD); Bright Red (E4); Electric Red (EG); Sapphire Blue (JA); Brilliant Blue (KE); Dark Blue (KN); Medium Willow Green (SH); Charcoal Grey (TR); Black Clearcoat (UA); Silver (YN); Oxford White (YZ) |
| 1995 | Canary Yellow (BZ); Cayman Green (DA); Mocha Frost (DD); Bright Red (E4); Electric Red (EG); Sapphire Blue (JA); Brilliant Blue (KE); Dark Blue (KN); Medium Willow Green (SH); Charcoal Grey (TR); Black Clearcoat (UA) |
| 1994 | Cayman Green (DA); Mocha Frost (DD); Electric Red (EG); Dark Cranberry (ER); Vibrant Red (EY); Dark Plum (GA); Brilliant Blue (KE); Dark Blue (KN); Bright Calypso Green (PM); Opal Grey (WC); Raven Black (YC); Silver Metallic (YN); Oxford White (YO) |
| 1993 | Cayman Green (DA); Mocha Frost (DD); Electric Red (EG); Dark Cranberry (ER); Vibrant Red (EY); Dark Plum (GA); Brilliant Blue (KE); Dark Blue (KN); Bright Calypso Green (PM); Opal Grey (WC); Raven Black (YC); Medium Titanium (YG); Silver Metallic (YN); Oxford White (YO) |
| 1992 | Cayman Green (DA); Medium Mocha (DC); Mocha Frost (DD); Mocha (DH); Cabernet Red (EH); Wild Strawberry (EL); Bright Red (EP); Brilliant Blue (KE); Twilight Blue (MK); Bright Aqua (PF); Bright Calypso Green (PM); Medium Platinum (RC); Raven Black (YC); Silver Metallic (YN); Oxford White (YO) |
| 1991 | Alabaster (AH); Medium Sandalwood (AW); Light Sandalwood Metallic (AX); Cabernet Red (EH); Scarlet Red (EN); Crystal Blue (MA); Twilight Blue (MK); Deep Emerald Green (PA); Medium Platinum (RC); Raven Black (YC); Silver Metallic (YN); Oxford White (YO) |
| 1990 | Sandalwood Metallic (AR); Light Sandalwood Metallic (AX); Light Sandalwood (AY); Cabernet Red (EH); Scarlet Red (EN); Crystal Blue (MA); Twilight Blue (MK); Hunter Green (SA); Raven Black (YC); Silver Metallic (YN); Shadow Grey Metallic (YT); Colonial White (YY) |
Two 1995-to-1996 details are useful when comparing records: Black Clearcoat uses UA, while the 1996 list includes Silver YN and Oxford White YZ. Check the actual label for trucks that have undergone repainting or door replacement.
Ford Ranger Paint Codes From 1983 to 1989
The earliest US Rangers offered colors such as Raven Black, Wimbledon White, and several blues, browns, and tans. Ford changed codes and descriptions across these years, so a paint supplier should match both the truck’s year and its certification-label code.
| Model Year | Factory Color and Code |
|---|---|
| 1989 | Raven Black (1C); Scarlet Red (2D); Cabernet Red (2H); Hunter Green Metallic (33); Shadow Grey Metallic (49); Light Sandalwood (63); Light Sandalwood (64); Crystal Blue Metallic (7E); Twilight Blue (7F); Sandalwood Metallic (8Z); Colonial White (9M); Silver Metallic (9Z) |
| 1988 | Raven Black (1C); Silver Metallic (1G); Scarlet Red (2D); Cabernet Red (2H); Bright Regatta Blue (3E); Shadow Grey Metallic (49); Alpine Green Metallic (4U); Deep Shadow Blue (7K); Light Chestnut Metallic (93); Dark Chestnut Metallic (97); Colonial White (9M); Light Chestnut (9T); Silver Metallic (9Z) |
| 1987 | Silver Metallic (14); Raven Black (1C); Bright Canyon Red (2E); Alpine Green Metallic (4U); Dark Canyon Red (51); Light Chestnut Metallic (5Z); Bright Regatta Blue (7J); Deep Shadow Blue (7K); Colonial White (9M); Shadow Grey Metallic (9R); Light Chestnut (9T); Dark Walnut Metallic (9U) |
| 1986 | Raven Black (1C); Dark Grey Metallic (1D); Medium Silver Metallic (1G); Medium Canyon Red (28); Bright Canyon Red (2E); Light Regatta Blue (34); Dark Spruce Metallic (4J); Dark Canyon Red (51); Dark Walnut Metallic (5U); Light Chestnut Metallic (5Z); Dark Shadow Blue (7B); Bright Regatta Blue (7H); Light Desert Tan (8Q); Colonial White (9M); Desert Tan Metallic (9N) |
| 1985 | Raven Black (1C); Silver Metallic (1E); Bright Canyon Red (2E); Light Regatta Blue (34); Midnight Blue Metallic (3L); Dark Spruce Metallic (4J); Dark Canyon Red (51); Bright Regatta Blue (7H); Light Desert Tan (8Q); Wimbledon White (9A); Dark Charcoal Metallic (9W); Walnut Metallic (9Y) |
| 1984 | Raven Black (1C); Bright Bittersweet (2G); Light Blue (3F); Midnight Blue Metallic (3L); Medium Blue Metallic (3P); Dark Canyon Red (51); Medium Desert Tan (53); Light Desert Tan (8Q); Bright Copper Glow (9C); Polar White (9D); Light Charcoal Metallic (9V) |
| 1983 | Raven Black (1C); Silver Metallic (1G); Medium Grey Metallic (1P); Bright Bittersweet (2G); Candyapple Red (2K); Bright Blue (32); Midnight Blue Metallic (3L); Medium Blue Metallic (3P); Dark Spruce Metallic (4J); Dark Brown Metallic (5Q); Medium Yellow (61); Bittersweet Glow (8G); Wimbledon White (9A); Desert Tan (9P); Light Desert Tan (9Q) |
Some period-specific finishes were tied to a cab or appearance package. For example, the 1986 catalog lists Medium Canyon Red (28) and Light Chestnut Metallic (5Z) with SuperCab restrictions. These tables show cataloged colors, not a guarantee that each combination was available on every truck.
Where to Find Your Ford Ranger Paint Code
On most US Rangers, the exterior paint code appears on the Safety Compliance Certification Label on the driver’s door edge or adjacent door-jamb area. Look for the field marked EXT PNT.
- Open the driver’s door and locate the vehicle certification sticker. Do not confuse it with the separate tire-pressure label.
- Find EXT PNT and write down the letters or numbers exactly as printed. A two-character entry such as
YZ,SN, orG1is a paint identifier, not an interior trim code. - Compare that code with your Ranger model year in the charts above. If you have a two-tone finish, ask the paint supplier to confirm both the main body and accent colors.
For label placement examples, use our guide to locating Ford touch-up paint codes. If the label is damaged, the next step is to confirm the original build information.
How to Match Ford Ranger Touch Up Paint
The factory code narrows the paint formula, but an old panel may no longer look identical to newly mixed paint. Sun exposure, oxidation, earlier body repairs, and application technique can change its appearance.
- Record the model year, factory code, and color name from the truck.
- Give those details to a reputable automotive paint supplier. Ask whether the finish is solid, metallic, pearl, or tinted clearcoat.
- For metallic or multi-stage colors, check the required basecoat, effect coat, and clearcoat products before ordering.
- Spray or apply a small sample to a test card and compare it in daylight. For a conspicuous panel repair, have a body shop evaluate blending.
Do not use an approximate digital color swatch as a substitute for the paint code. If your Ranger was repainted in a nonfactory color, a body shop may need a physical color scan or a sample panel instead.
Which Ford Ranger Paint Codes Need Extra Verification
Replaced doors: A certification sticker on a replacement door might not reflect the truck’s original body color. Verify original vehicle records when there is doubt.
Missing labels: A VIN does not directly encode the paint color, but a dealer may be able to retrieve original factory build details using it. Our Ford color code by VIN guide explains that distinction.
Two-tone and global-market Rangers: An accent color or overseas-market finish can have different availability. Match the actual truck, country of sale, and factory labels rather than relying on a look-alike color name.
For the limited-edition finishes, the 2022 Ranger factory color lineup identifies Avalanche, Desert Sand, and Forged Green among that model year’s exterior choices. Package availability still needs checking against the individual truck.
What to Check Before Ordering Ford Ranger Paint
Use the Ford Ranger paint code chart to find the factory color listed for your model year, then confirm that code on the driver’s certification label. A code and color-name match is a stronger starting point than a photo, trim description, or online swatch.
When the label is missing, the truck has been repainted, or a finish needs multiple coats, verify the original build information or ask a paint specialist to match a physical sample. Testing the material before a visible repair helps prevent an expensive mismatch.
Ford Ranger Paint Code Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the paint code on a Ford Ranger?
The factory exterior paint code is normally on the certification label at the driver’s door edge or door jamb. Find the EXT PNT entry and compare it with the code listed for your model year.
Can I find my Ford Ranger paint code using the VIN?
The VIN itself does not contain a plain-text paint code. A Ford dealer or other authorized source may be able to use the VIN to retrieve the original factory build information when the label is unreadable.
What is the paint code for a 2004 Ford Ranger Sonic Blue?
The 2004 Ford Ranger Sonic Blue code is SN. Code YN identifies Silver Metallic for that model year, so check the label before buying touch-up paint.
Are Ford Ranger paint codes the same every year?
No. Some codes continue across multiple years, while Ford introduces or retires others. Even a familiar color name can be associated with different codes in different periods.
What paint code should I use if my Ranger has been repainted?
The factory code identifies the original finish, not necessarily the current color. If the truck has a custom repaint, use the repaint records or ask a body shop to measure and match the existing surface.
