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Exterior 2-tone paint color I.D.?

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Automan9482, Feb 4, 2024.

  1. Feb 4, 2024 at 10:23 AM
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    Automan9482

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    Hey TW,
    can anyone out there help me with a factory paint code for this color? My truck's paint job is in need of some serious attention, and I am thinking of trying to freshen it up a bit this spring. I've been looking for awhile, trying to identify this grey color to get a close or similar match, but I am stymied. The door jamb code calls out 095-Natural White, but that's all. My truck was repainted at some point before I got it, and I am 99% sure the grey 2-tone was added then, because of a definite paint line between the 2 colors.
    However, over the years I've seen numerous other Tacomas of the same vintage with the exact same paint scheme, and I have also seen it on the same vintage Camrys and Tundras. But nothing I've looked at shows any info on this color.
    IIRC, the paint chart I found here on TW didn't show a charcoal or gunmetal grey being available between '98-'00. It calls out Lunar Silver, but any Lunar Silver Tacoma of these years that I've seen is unmistakably "silver." This is more of a charcoal or gunmetal, it doesn't look metallic, and shows up almost purple-y in the right light.
    I occasionally see a 2-tone Camry or Tacoma with a burgundy over this same grey, but again, no info that I can locate on what color grey it is.
    TIA.

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  2. Feb 4, 2024 at 3:52 PM
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    IMG_5266.jpg That almost looks like the two tone on a 2nd gen Dodge. I think they called it light driftwood satin glow
     
  3. Feb 4, 2024 at 3:55 PM
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    Here’s the 98 paint colors IMG_5267.jpg
     
  4. Feb 4, 2024 at 4:10 PM
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    Thanks foresterfields40. It does look kinda like the Chrysler Driftwood color, but not quite. Great color though. I had a Lebaron GTC that color. It showed up closer to a tan or light lavender depending on the light.
    I think you nailed it with the '98 Toyota Grey Purple Pearl - 926 on that chart. That's exactly what I've been looking for!
    Thank you so much.
     
  5. Feb 4, 2024 at 7:43 PM
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    Thanks NZbrock. Either of those look really close as well. That paint chart opens up quite a few more options than what I was looking at. I may just punt and go with one of those, if I can put eyes on a can IRL
     

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