BMW paint code W81
Peridotgruen Metallic.
- Code
W81(also seen asWW81)- Finish
- Metallic
- Colour family
- Black
- Code in use
- 2011–2021 across BMW
- Models
- 2
- Screen colour
#131E1Eapproximate
BMW models with paint code W81
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 7 Series | 2011–2021 | Peridotgruen Metallic |
| BMW 7er Limousine | 2011–2021 | Peridotgruen Metallic |
Where to find code W81 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 Peridotgruen Metallic
Ask for BMW W81 and give the model year: paint suppliers mix by code, and some codes have several variants (this one also appears as WW81).
This is a metallic colour: it needs a basecoat and a clear coat. Pens and aerosols for metallics usually come with a separate clear.
Read the touch-up paint guide before you start.