176
Saturnblau
BMW paint code 176
Saturnblau.
- Code
176- Finish
- Solid
- Colour family
- Black
- Code in use
- 1984–1987 across BMW
- Models
- 3
- Screen colour
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BMW models with paint code 176
Years are the overlap of the code's years with each model's production years. ≈ production years of the model line, not the exact variant; ? production years not confirmed yet.
| Model | Years | Colour name |
|---|---|---|
| BMW 3 Series | 1984–1987 | Saturnblau |
| BMW 6 Series | 1984–1987 | Saturnblau |
| BMW 7 Series | 1984–1987 | Saturnblau |
1 more model listed with this code, but outside their production years
- BMW 5 Series (built 2023–present)
Where to find code 176 on your BMW
Paint sticker under the bonnet or on the B-pillar. Three characters: digits on older cars (300 Alpine White, 475 Black Sapphire), letters and digits on newer ones (A96 Mineral White, C3Z).
Touch-up paint for Saturnblau
Ask for BMW 176 and give the model year: paint suppliers mix by code, and some codes have several variants.
This is a solid colour, the easiest kind to match. Most cars from the 1990s on still have a clear coat over it.
Read the touch-up paint guide before you start.