(Adobe Beige : Chevrolet : 1962 - 1963)
At PaintRef.com we have records of this paint with 5 unique promotional names.

This brown automotive paint color is most commonly known as Adobe Beige. Other common color promotional names include Almond Beige, Desert Sand, Sand Beige, and Yuma Beige. The color formulation has been used between 1962 and 1963, primarily by Chevrolet; but also by Buick, GM, Oldsmobile, and Pontiac. We have records of this color appearing on the following models: ChevyII, Corvette, Nova, and Tempest. See the full detailed list below.

22137 is a paint code for PPG (Pittsburgh Plate Glass) who has been providing automotive paints since 1924 (originally Ditzler Color Company subsidiary acquired in 1928). PPG/Ditzler codes from 10000 to 95000 were used on new paint formulations starting in the late 1930's and extending to around 1968. PPG/Ditzler codes in the 20000 to 29999 range are primarily shades of brown, beige, and cream. These PPG codes serve as a great way to track the usage of paint between and within vehicle manufacturers.

Example of the color Ditzler 22137 See more information on Ditzler code "22137"

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Usage list of Ditzler paint code 22137 (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
1962	Buick	Buick	R	Desert Sand
1962	Chevrolet	Chevrolet	938	Adobe Beige
1962	Chevrolet	ChevyII	938	Adobe Beige
1962	Chevrolet	Corvair	938	Adobe Beige
1962	Chevrolet	Corvette	938	Almond Beige
1962	Chevrolet	Nova	938	Adobe Beige
1962	GM		R	Desert Sand
1962	Oldsmobile	Oldsmobile	R	Sand Beige
1962	Pontiac	Pontiac	R	Yuma Beige
1962	Pontiac	Tempest	R	Yuma Beige
1963	Buick	Buick	R	Desert Sand
1963	Chevrolet	Chevrolet	938	Adobe Beige
1963	Chevrolet	ChevyII	938	Adobe Beige
1963	Chevrolet	Corvair	938	Adobe Beige
1963	Chevrolet	Nova	938	Adobe Beige
1963	GM		R	Desert Sand
1963	Oldsmobile	Oldsmobile	R	Sand Beige
1963	Pontiac	Pontiac	R	Yuma Beige
1963	Pontiac	Tempest	R	Yuma Beige

Paint Manufacturer Codes
GM(Fisher code) : WA2979
Chrysler/Dodge : DT6178
Make/Year Code : 938, 1227, R, 1600
PPG/Ditzler : 22137
Dupont : 93-93110, 886-93110L, 886-95186L, 95186, 93-95186, 2964L, 4256L
Acme/Rogers : 8801, 9104
Sherwin Williams : 7301
RM/BASF : 1486

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