243L Sky Grey Metallic

GM paint code `243L`

Sky Grey Metallic.

Code: 243L (also seen as 83U)
Finish: Metallic
Colour family: Grey
Years: 2004–2009
Models: 2
Screen colour: #53636A approximate

GM models with paint code 243L

Model	Years	Colour name
GM Epica	2004–2009	Sky Grey Metallic
GM Optra	2004–2009	Sky Grey Metallic

Where to find code 243L on your GM

Service Parts Identification (SPID) label. A code starting with WA followed by digits (for example WA8555), or a three-character code such as GAZ; the line often starts with BC/CC and U.

Full guide with diagram →

Touch-up paint for Sky Grey Metallic

Ask for GM 243L and give the model year: paint suppliers mix by code, and some codes have several variants (this one also appears as 83U).

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.

Similar GM colours

436PBlue Grey Matte2007–2013 877KSilver Steel Gray2003–2006 0FRDark Grey Primer1993–1994 OFLCool Grey1995–1998 22CNDk Steel Blue1990–1991 402YOvercast Metallic2014–2017 169Misty Morning Metallic2010 400PTransition Blue Metallic2007–2009