1823
Dark Grey Matte
Ford paint code 1823
Dark Grey Matte, also listed as Grau Matte, Samt.mittelgrau.
- Code
1823(also seen as1823L,1823L2,1EM,2MM)- Finish
- Matte
- Colour family
- Grey
- Code in use
- 1982–1998 across Ford
- Models
- 5
- Screen colour
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Ford models with paint code 1823
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ford Escort | 1984–1994 | Dark Grey Matte |
| Ford Fiesta | 1984–1994 | Dark Grey Matte |
| Ford Mondeo | 1992–1994 | Dark Grey Matte |
| Ford P100 | 1984–1994 | Dark Grey Matte |
| Ford Scorpio/granada | 1984–1994 ≈ | Dark Grey Matte |
Where to find code 1823 on your Ford
Vehicle identification plate on the B-pillar. A short code on the plate's paint line; the same colour may also have a longer factory code in paint catalogues.
Touch-up paint for Dark Grey Matte
Ask for Ford 1823 and give the model year: paint suppliers mix by code, and some codes have several variants (this one also appears as 1823L, 1823L2, 1EM).
This is a matte or low-gloss variant: use a matte clear coat, never a gloss one, and expect to repaint a whole panel rather than polish a spot.
Read the touch-up paint guide before you start.