NHTSA ID Number: 10179430
Manufacturer Communication Number: 13-103-20
Summary
2021 MY Paint Coding Information.
NUMBER: 13-103-20
DATE: 08/10/20
| APPLICABILITY: | All 2021 MY Vehicles |
| SUBJECT: | 2021 MY Paint Coding Information |
INTRODUCTION
Note: This is the most accurate information available at the time of printing.
Various paint manufacturers designate their own stock numbers and coding information although many of the major suppliers are now using the SOA paint codes to help eliminate possible confusion. Their color formulations are updated on a continual basis. Some vendors may have different color names than those provided to them by SOA. Be sure to double-check the codes and formulas beforehand to help insure an accurate color match. Should discrepancies arise, please refer your Body Shop contact inquiries to the specific paint vendor or their jobber / supplier for the most updated formula information.
The paint coding information can be found on the vehicleโs VIN plate.
Subaru
color codes are three characters in length.
For the 2021 Model Year, Subaru
of America is announcing two new colors:
- UCD Brilliant Bronze Metallic
- UCG Plasma Yellow
This color information covers all current and the new models.
2021 FORESTER PAINT CODES
| Sherwin-Williams/ | BASF-R/M | AKZO | ||||||
| CODE | COLOR NAME | Axalta | Martin Senour | PPG | Spies- Hecker | Glasurit | Nobel | STANDOX |
| P8Y | Magnetite Gray Metallic | P8Y | P8Y | 947999 | P8Y | P8Y | SUBP8Y | P8Y |
| SBC | Jasper Green Metallic | SBC | SBC | 948001 | SBC | SBC | SUBSBC | SBC |
| SAZ | Horizon Blue Pearl | SAZ | SAZ | 948000 | SAZ | SAZ | SUBSAZ | SBZ |
| M4Y | Sepia Bronze Metallic | M4Y | M4Y | 941436 | M4Y | M4Y | SUBM4Y | M4Y |
| J8U | Quartz Blue Pearl | J8U | J8U | 935050 | J8U | J8U | SUBJ8U | J8U |
| K1X | Crystal White Pearl | K1X | K1X | 937760 | K1X | K1X | SUBK1X | K1X |
| D4S | Crystal Black Silica | D4S | D4S | 924868 | D4S | D4S | SUB9407 | D4S |
| G1U | Ice Silver Metallic | G1U | G1U | 930642 | G1U | G1U | SUBG1U | G1U |
| M1Y | Crimson Red Pearl | M1Y | M1Y | 947459 | M1Y | M1Y | SUBM1Y | M1Y |
| M2Y | Dark Blue Pearl | M2Y | M2Y | 941102 | M2Y | M2Y | SUBM2Y | M2Y |
*New Color
2021 IMPREZA, IMPREZA SPORT,WRX
& STI
PAINT CODES
| Sherwin-Williams/ | BASF-R/M | AKZO | ||||||
| CODE | COLOR NAME | Axalta | Martin Senour | PPG | Spies- Hecker | Glasurit | Nobel | STANDOX |
| TAQ | Ocean Blue Pearl | TAQ | TAQ | 977199 | TAQ | TAQ | SUBTAQ | TAQ |
| PAF | Cool-Gray Khaki | PAF | PAF | 945185 | PAF | PAF | SUBPAF | PAF |
| P8Y | Magnetite Gray Metallic | P8Y | P8Y | 947999 | P8Y | P8Y | SUBP8Y | P8Y |
| M7Y | Pure Red | M7Y | M7Y | 941103 | M7Y | M7Y | SUBM7Y | M7Y |
| K7X | WR Blue Pearl | K7X | K7X | 937764 | K7X | K7X | SUBK7X | K7X |
| K3X | Lapis Blue Pearl | K3X | K3X | 937762 | K3X | K3X | SUBK3X | K3X |
| K1X | Crystal White Pearl | K1X | K1X | 937760 | K1X | K1X | SUBK1X | K1X |
| M2Y | Dark Blue Pearl | M2Y | M2Y | 941102 | M2Y | M2Y | SUBM2Y | M2Y |
| D4S | Crystal Black Silica | D4S | D4S | 924868 | D4S | D4S | SUB9407 | D4S |
| G1U | Ice Silver Metallic | G1U | G1U | 930642 | G1U | G1U | SUBG1U | G1U |
| NAA | Lithium Red | NAA | NAA | 946125 | NAA | NAA | SUBNAA | NAA |
*New Color
2021 LEGACY & OUTBACK PAINT CODES
| Sherwin-Williams/ | BASF-R/M | AKZO | ||||||
| CODE | COLOR NAME | Axalta | Martin Senour | PPG | Spies- Hecker | Glasurit | Nobel | STANDOX |
| UCD | Brilliant Bronze Metallic* | UCD | UCD | 976994 | UCD | UCD | SUBUCD | UCD |
| TAP | Autum Green Metallic | TAP | TAP | 976993 | TAP | TAP | SUBTAP | TAP |
| SAM | Cinnamon Brown Pearl | SAM | SAM | 952786 | SAM | SAM | SUBSAM | SAM |
| SAL | Abyss Blue Pearl | SAL | SAL | 952785 | SAL | SAL | SUBSAL | SAL |
| M1Y | Crimson Red | M1Y | M1Y | 947459 | M1Y | M1Y | SUBM1Y | M1Y |
| P8Y | Magnetite Gray Metallic | P8Y | P8Y | 947999 | P8Y | P8Y | SUBP8Y | P8Y |
| K1X | Crystal White Pearl | K1X | K1X | 937760 | K1X | K1X | SUBK1X | K1X |
| D4S | Crystal Black Silica | D4S | D4S | 924868 | D4S | D4S | SUB9407 | D4S |
| G1U | Ice Silver Metallic | G1U | G1U | 930642 | G1U | G1U | SUBG1U | G1U |
*New Color
2021 CROSSTREK PAINT CODES
| Sherwin-Williams/ | BASF-R/M | AKZO | ||||||
| CODE | COLOR NAME | Axalta | Martin Senour | PPG | Spies- Hecker | Glasurit | Nobel | STANDOX |
| UCG | Plasma Yellow* | UCG | UCG | 977483 | UCG | UCG | SUBUCG | UCG |
| SCA | Lagoon Blue Pearl | SCA | SCA | 952784 | SCA | SCA | SUBSCA | SCA |
| PAF | Cool-Gray Khaki | PAF | PAF | 945185 | PAF | PAF | SUBPAF | PAF |
| PAK | Sunshine Orange | PAK | PAK | 945567 | PAK | PAK | SUBPAK | PAK |
| K1X | Crystal White Pearl | K1X | K1X | 937760 | K1X | K1X | SUBK1X | K1X |
| J8U | Quartz Blue Pearl | J8U | J8U | 935050 | J8U | J8U | SUBJ8U | J8U |
| D4S | Crystal Black Silica | D4S | D4S | 924868 | D4S | D4S | SUB9407 | D4S |
| 61K | Dark Gray Metallic | 61K | 61K | 914602 | 61K | 61K | SUB9706 | 61K |
| G1U | Ice Silver Metallic | G1U | G1U | 930642 | G1U | G1U | SUBG1U | G1U |
| H2Q | Venetian Red Pearl | H2Q | H2Q | 932844 | H2Q | H2Q | SUBH2Q | H2Q |
*New Color
2021 BRZ PAINT CODES
| Sherwin-Williams/ | BASF-R/M | AKZO | ||||||
| CODE | COLOR NAME | Axalta | Martin Senour | PPG | Spies- Hecker | Glasurit | Nobel | STANDOX |
| P8Y | Magnetite Gray Metallic | P8Y | P8Y | 947999 | P8Y | P8Y | SUBP8Y | P8Y |
| K1X | Crystal White Pearl | K1X | K1X | 937760 | K1X | K1X | SUBK1X | K1X |
| G1U | Ice Silver Metallic | G1U | G1U | 930642 | G1U | G1U | SUBG1U | G1U |
| K7X | WR Blue Pearl | K7X | K7X | 937764 | K7X | K7X | SUBK7X | K7X |
| D4S | Crystal Black Silica | D4S | D4S | 924868 | D4S | D4S | SUB9407 | D4S |
*New Color
2021 ASCENT PAINT CODES
| Sherwin-Williams/ | BASF-R/M | AKZO | ||||||
| CODE | COLOR NAME | Axalta | Martin Senour | PPG | Spies- Hecker | Glasurit | Nobel | STANDOX |
| UCD | Brilliant Bronze Metallic* | UCD | UCD | 976994 | UCD | UCD | SUBUCD | UCD |
| SAM | Cinnamon Brown Pearl | SAM | SAM | 952786 | SAM | SAM | SUBSAM | SAM |
| SAL | Abyss Blue Pearl | SAL | SAL | 952785 | SAL | SAL | SUBSAL | SAL |
| D4S | Crystal Black Silica | D4S | D4S | 924868 | D4S | D4S | SUB9407 | D4S |
| K1X | Crystal White Pearl | K1X | K1X | 937760 | K1X | K1X | SUBK1X | K1X |
| G1U | Ice Silver Metallic | G1U | G1U | 930642 | G1U | G1U | SUBG1U | G1U |
| M1Y | Crimson Red Pearl | M1Y | M1Y | 947459 | M1Y | M1Y | SUBM1Y | M1Y |
| P8Y | Magnetite Gray Metallic | P8Y | P8Y | 947999 | P8Y | P8Y | SUBP8Y | P8Y |
*New Color
5 Affected Products
Vehicles
1 Associated Document
Manufacturer Communications
NUMBER: 13-103-20
DATE: 08/10/20
- Keep your Subaru
looking new longer - Applies readily and is perfect for small scratches and chips
- Single tone
- Paint code d4s
- Make Scratches Disappear:This pen is compatible with Subaru
models and is designed to repair various paint chips and scratches, restoring your car's original allure.With its precise color matching, the pen seamlessly blends with your car's existing paint, delivering a flawless repair. - Perfect Color Match: Its universal compatibility makes it compatible with Subaru
model, including Ascent-models/BRZ/Crosstrek/Forester-models/Impreza/Legacy-models/Outback/Tribeca/WRX
/XV-Crosstrek .etc, for various touch-up needs. - Crafted With Durability:The high-quality metallic paint is engineered to endure both high and low temperatures, making it suitable for any climate.
- Easy to Process: With this touch-up paint, you wonโt need to mix paints.Just need three steps to process(1.Clean the surface;2.Shake 30s before use;3.Apply the paint).
- Perfect color match:The car touch-up paint(Crystal White Pearl(K1X)) is specially designed for the SUBARU
series,including Outback / Crosstek / Forester / Ascent / Impreza / Legacy / BRZ.It is meticulously crafted to minimize color differences and make scratches invisible.Before use, please test it on paper to confirm that the color matches the paint of your vehicle. - Professional Car Scratch Repair & Paint Chip Fix: This automotive touch-up paint pen delivers quality results for clear coat scratches, rock chip repair, and minor paint damage. Factory-matched formula helps conceal stone chips, door dings and road debris damageโoffering an alternative to expensive auto body shop repairs.
- Dual-Tip Design with Primer Filler & Complete Kit: Features precision brush for hairline scratches and disposable micro applicators for small chips. Includes primer filler for deep scratchesโapply filler first, then touch-up paint for level repair. For light surface marks, apply paint directly. No additional tools needed. Comes with step-by-step instruction guide for easy DIY application
- Fast-Drying Weather-Resistant Automotive Paint: Quick 5-10 minute dry time between coats. Weather-resistant, water-resistant formula helps guard against fading and wear. This scratch repair coating helps prevent rust and reduces risk of further damage while improving gloss finish on metal, plastic bumpers and alloy wheels.
- Application Tips: 1.Practice on scrap metal first to steady your hand and determine optimal paint application. 2. Shake bottle vigorously for 10-20 seconds before use to ensure proper mixing. For detailed guidance, please refer to the included instruction manual.
- ใColor Exact Matchใ Restore your car's beauty with confidence! Our touch-up paint is formulated to precisely match the original OEM color code of your vehicle. This ensures a seamless, invisible repair on Crystal White Pearl (K1X) surfaces, making scratches, stone chips, and minor imperfections vanish.
- ใQuick Repairsใ Effortlessly address minor scratches, scuffs, and stone chips. It features dual applicators: a precision brush for filling in stone chips and a fine needle tip for accurately tracing over scratches.
- ใSimple 3-Step Applicationใ Clean, Shake, Apply. Achieve repair results in minutes without any special skills or expensive body shop visits
- ใDurable, Weather-Resistant Formulaใ Our high-quality paint is engineered to adhere perfectly to your car surface and withstand various weather conditions. It provides a durable layer of protection against the elements, helping to prevent rust and corrosion on exposed metal.
- ใWide Vehicle Compatibilityใ This paint is specifically designed for Subaru
Outback, Forester, Ascent, Crosstrek, and more. Check your vehicle's color code on the driver's side door jamb to confirm a perfect match.
- [Excellent Color Match] The car touch-up paint(Crystal Black Silica(D4S)) is specially designed for the SUBARU
series, including 2025 Outback/2024 Crosstek/2025 Forester/2024 Ascent/2024 Impreza/2025 Legacy/2024 WRX
/2024 BRZ. It is meticulously crafted to minimize color differences and make scratches invisible. Before use, please try it on paper to confirm that the color matches your vehicle's paint. - [High-quality Touch-Up Paint] This car scratch repair paint has strong adhesion, anti-rust, and waterproof properties that protect your car surface from further damage. Each bottle of car paint comes with a pen pin and brush, ensuring a hassle-free application. The additional disposable micro applicators lets you easily touch up your vehicle precisely and conveniently.
- [Quick & Easy Scratch Repair] Simply clean the scratched area and shake the car paint for 10-20 seconds to mix the paint fully. Use the built-in mini paintbrush to carefully apply a few thin coats of paint (If it is a small area, it is recommended to use the included disposable micro applicators for better results). Wait 5 to 10 minutes for the paint to dry, remix the car touch-up paint, and repeat until the damaged area is completely covered.
- [Must-have for SUBARU Owners] This 12ml car touch-up paint can cover an area of โโ0.08 square meters, so whether you are dealing with small spots or larger areas, COSLAKE car touch-up paint is an ideal choice. The high cost-effectiveness and ease of use of car paint make it a must-have for SUBARU
owners, saving you a lot of money and time, and it is the perfect choice for quick touch-ups. - [Warm Tips] 1. You can practice on some scrap metal when first using it to master steadying your hand and the correct amount of paint you need to apply to get the best refinishing results; 2. Please shake the bottle vigorously for 10-20 seconds to mix well before use.
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Bulletin Number: 13-103-20; Date: 08/10/20 Page 1 of 3 Continued… CAUTION: VEHICLE SERVICING PERFORMED BY UNTRAINED PERSONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY TO THOSE PERSONS OR TO OTHERS. Subaru
Service Bulletins are intended for use by professional technicians ONLY. They are written to inform those technicians of conditions that may occur in some vehicles, or to provide information that could assist in the proper servicing of the vehicle. Properly trained technicians have the equipment, tools, safety instructions, and know-how to do the job correctly and safely. If a condition is described, DO NOT assume that this Service Bulletin applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle will have that condition. Subaru
of America, Inc. is ISO 14001 Compliant ISO 14001 is the international standard for excellence in Environmental Management Systems. Please recycle or dispose of automotive products in a manner that is friendly to our environment and in accordance with all local, state and federal laws and regulations. NUMBER: 13-103-20 DATE: 08/10/20 APPLICABILITY: All 2021 MY Vehicles SUBJECT: 2021 MY Paint Coding Information INTRODUCTION Note: This is the most accurate information available at the time of printing. Various paint manufacturers designate their own stock numbers and coding information although many of the major suppliers are now using the SOA paint codes to help eliminate possible confusion. Their color formulations are updated on a continual basis. Some vendors may have different color names than those provided to them by SOA. Be sure to double-check the codes and formulas beforehand to help insure an accurate color match. Should discrepancies arise, please refer your Body Shop contact inquiries to the specific paint vendor or their jobber / supplier for the most updated formula information. The paint coding information can be found on the vehicleโs VIN plate. Subaru
color codes are three characters in length. For the 2021 Model Year, Subaru
of America is announcing two new colors: โข UCD Brilliant Bronze Metallic โข UCG Plasma Yellow This color information covers all current and the new models. SERVICE INFORMATION BULLETIN ATTENTION: GENERAL MANAGER q PARTS MANAGER q CLAIMS PERSONNEL q SERVICE MANAGER q IMPORTANT – All Service Personnel Should Read and Initial in the boxes provided, right. ยฉ2020 Subaru
of America, Inc. All rights reserved. Bulletin Number: 13-103-20; Date: 08/10/20 Page 2 of 3 Continued… 2021 FORESTER PAINT CODES Sherwin-Williams/ BASF-R/M AKZO CODE COLOR NAME Axalta Martin Senour PPG Spies- Hecker Glasurit Nobel STANDOX P8Y Magnetite Gray Metallic P8Y P8Y 947999 P8Y P8Y SUBP8Y P8Y SBC Jasper Green Metallic SBC SBC 948001 SBC SBC SUBSBC SBC SAZ Horizon Blue Pearl SAZ SAZ 948000 SAZ SAZ SUBSAZ SBZ M4Y Sepia Bronze Metallic M4Y M4Y 941436 M4Y M4Y SUBM4Y M4Y J8U Quartz Blue Pearl J8U J8U 935050 J8U J8U SUBJ8U J8U K1X Crystal White Pearl K1X K1X 937760 K1X K1X SUBK1X K1X D4S Crystal Black Silica D4S D4S 924868 D4S D4S SUB9407 D4S G1U Ice Silver Metallic G1U G1U 930642 G1U G1U SUBG1U G1U M1Y Crimson Red Pearl M1Y M1Y 947459 M1Y M1Y SUBM1Y M1Y M2Y Dark Blue Pearl M2Y M2Y 941102 M2Y M2Y SUBM2Y M2Y * New Color 2021 IMPREZA, IMPREZA SPORT,WRX
& STI
PAINT CODES Sherwin-Williams/ BASF-R/M AKZO CODE COLOR NAME Axalta Martin Senour PPG Spies- Hecker Glasurit Nobel STANDOX TAQ Ocean Blue Pearl TAQ TAQ 977199 TAQ TAQ SUBTAQ TAQ PAF Cool-Gray Khaki PAF PAF 945185 PAF PAF SUBPAF PAF P8Y Magnetite Gray Metallic P8Y P8Y 947999 P8Y P8Y SUBP8Y P8Y M7Y Pure Red M7Y M7Y 941103 M7Y M7Y SUBM7Y M7Y K7X WR Blue Pearl K7X K7X 937764 K7X K7X SUBK7X K7X K3X Lapis Blue Pearl K3X K3X 937762 K3X K3X SUBK3X K3X K1X Crystal White Pearl K1X K1X 937760 K1X K1X SUBK1X K1X M2Y Dark Blue Pearl M2Y M2Y 941102 M2Y M2Y SUBM2Y M2Y D4S Crystal Black Silica D4S D4S 924868 D4S D4S SUB9407 D4S G1U Ice Silver Metallic G1U G1U 930642 G1U G1U SUBG1U G1U NAA Lithium Red NAA NAA 946125 NAA NAA SUBNAA NAA * New Color 2021 LEGACY & OUTBACK PAINT CODES Sherwin-Williams/ BASF-R/M AKZO CODE COLOR NAME Axalta Martin Senour PPG Spies- Hecker Glasurit Nobel STANDOX UCD Brilliant Bronze Metallic* UCD UCD 976994 UCD UCD SUBUCD UCD TAP Autum Green Metallic TAP TAP 976993 TAP TAP SUBTAP TAP SAM Cinnamon Brown Pearl SAM SAM 952786 SAM SAM SUBSAM SAM SAL Abyss Blue Pearl SAL SAL 952785 SAL SAL SUBSAL SAL M1Y Crimson Red M1Y M1Y 947459 M1Y M1Y SUBM1Y M1Y P8Y Magnetite Gray Metallic P8Y P8Y 947999 P8Y P8Y SUBP8Y P8Y K1X Crystal White Pearl K1X K1X 937760 K1X K1X SUBK1X K1X D4S Crystal Black Silica D4S D4S 924868 D4S D4S SUB9407 D4S G1U Ice Silver Metallic G1U G1U 930642 G1U G1U SUBG1U G1U * New Color Bulletin Number: 13-103-20; Date: 08/10/20 Page 3 of 3 2021 CROSSTREK PAINT CODES Sherwin-Williams/ BASF-R/M AKZO CODE COLOR NAME Axalta Martin Senour PPG Spies- Hecker Glasurit Nobel STANDOX UCG Plasma Yellow* UCG UCG 977483 UCG UCG SUBUCG UCG SCA Lagoon Blue Pearl SCA SCA 952784 SCA SCA SUBSCA SCA PAF Cool-Gray Khaki PAF PAF 945185 PAF PAF SUBPAF PAF PAK Sunshine Orange PAK PAK 945567 PAK PAK SUBPAK PAK K1X Crystal White Pearl K1X K1X 937760 K1X K1X SUBK1X K1X J8U Quartz Blue Pearl J8U J8U 935050 J8U J8U SUBJ8U J8U D4S Crystal Black Silica D4S D4S 924868 D4S D4S SUB9407 D4S 61K Dark Gray Metallic 61K 61K 914602 61K 61K SUB9706 61K G1U Ice Silver Metallic G1U G1U 930642 G1U G1U SUBG1U G1U H2Q Venetian Red Pearl H2Q H2Q 932844 H2Q H2Q SUBH2Q H2Q * New Color 2021 BRZ PAINT CODES Sherwin-Williams/ BASF-R/M AKZO CODE COLOR NAME Axalta Martin Senour PPG Spies- Hecker Glasurit Nobel STANDOX P8Y Magnetite Gray Metallic P8Y P8Y 947999 P8Y P8Y SUBP8Y P8Y K1X Crystal White Pearl K1X K1X 937760 K1X K1X SUBK1X K1X G1U Ice Silver Metallic G1U G1U 930642 G1U G1U SUBG1U G1U K7X WR Blue Pearl K7X K7X 937764 K7X K7X SUBK7X K7X D4S Crystal Black Silica D4S D4S 924868 D4S D4S SUB9407 D4S * New Color 2021 ASCENT PAINT CODES Sherwin-Williams/ BASF-R/M AKZO CODE COLOR NAME Axalta Martin Senour PPG Spies- Hecker Glasurit Nobel STANDOX UCD Brilliant Bronze Metallic* UCD UCD 976994 UCD UCD SUBUCD UCD SAM Cinnamon Brown Pearl SAM SAM 952786 SAM SAM SUBSAM SAM SAL Abyss Blue Pearl SAL SAL 952785 SAL SAL SUBSAL SAL D4S Crystal Black Silica D4S D4S 924868 D4S D4S SUB9407 D4S K1X Crystal White Pearl K1X K1X 937760 K1X K1X SUBK1X K1X G1U Ice Silver Metallic G1U G1U 930642 G1U G1U SUBG1U G1U M1Y Crimson Red Pearl M1Y M1Y 947459 M1Y M1Y SUBM1Y M1Y P8Y Magnetite Gray Metallic P8Y P8Y 947999 P8Y P8Y SUBP8Y P8Y * New Color
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