(Midnight Blue : Chevrolet : 1973 - 1974)
At PaintRef.com we have records of this paint across 6 manufacturers/makes.

This blue automotive paint color is most commonly known as Midnight Blue. Other common color promotional names include Admiralty Blue, Diplomat Blue, and Eclipse Blue. The color formulation has been used between 1973 and 1974, primarily by Chevrolet; but also by Buick, Cadillac, GM, GMC, Oldsmobile, and Pontiac. We have records of this color appearing on the following models: Camaro, Firebird, Monte Carlo, and Nova. See the full detailed list below.

GM paint manufacturing codes come in two forms, the short 1 to 3 digit model/year code which changes frequently; and beginning in the 1960's a longer 4 digit code which starts with the letters "WA" or "WE". Sometimes called "Fisher Paint codes"; codes beginning with WA are production paints, WE are commercial or special order paints with codes typically starting with '5' (i.e. WE5xxx). Early use of Fisher Paint codes included extra digits between the "W" and "A" to indicate the type and sometimes location of the paint. For example: WOA or W0A for a flat or suede trim paint (typically interior dash), W5A for low gloss (interior), W25A for semi gloss trim colors (typically interior), and W30A for standard gloss colors.

Variations of the exterior paint code WA4447, which may appear on body data tags include: 4447, U4447, and L4447 (the prefix U for upper body, or L for lower body). Location of the GM paint code plate (Service Parts Identification tag) varies depending on the year and model of the vehicle common places are on the top or near the top of the back engine compartment shroud panel just behind the steering wheel, hinge pillar of the driver's side door, trunk or rear hatch, side of door, glove compartment, or behind the driver's seat. Check for either the short year/make/model paint code or the longer manufacturing (Fisher) paint code.

Example of the color GM WA4447 See more information on GM code "WA4447"

Usage list of GM paint code WA4447 (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
1973	Buick	Buick	29	Midnight Blue
1973	Cadillac	Cadillac	29	Diplomat Blue
1973	Chevrolet	Camaro	29	Midnight Blue
1973	Chevrolet	Chevrolet	29	Midnight Blue
1973	Chevrolet	Monte Carlo	29	Midnight Blue
1973	Chevrolet	Nova	29	Midnight Blue
1973	GM		29	Midnight Blue
1973	GMC	GMC	29	Midnight Blue	Sprint
1973	Oldsmobile	Oldsmobile	29	Eclipse Blue
1973	Pontiac	Firebird	29	Admiralty Blue
1973	Pontiac	GTO	29	Admiralty Blue
1973	Pontiac	Pontiac	29	Admiralty Blue
1974	Buick	Buick	29	Midnight Blue
1974	Cadillac	Cadillac	29	Diplomat Blue
1974	Chevrolet	Camaro	29	Midnight Blue
1974	Chevrolet	Chevrolet	29	Midnight Blue
1974	Chevrolet	Monte Carlo	29	Midnight Blue
1974	Chevrolet	Nova	29	Midnight Blue
1974	GM		29	Midnight Blue
1974	GMC	GMC	29	Midnight Blue	Sprint
1974	Oldsmobile	Oldsmobile	29	Eclipse Blue
1974	Pontiac	Firebird	29	Admiralty Blue
1974	Pontiac	GTO	29	Admiralty Blue
1974	Pontiac	Pontiac	29	Admiralty Blue

Paint Manufacturer Codes
GM(Fisher code) : WA4447
Make/Year Code : 29
PPG/Ditzler : 2526
Dupont : AF790, 5474, 5474A, 5474L, 5474D
Sherwin Williams : 5201
RM/BASF : 2626
Autocolor ICI Nexa : 9HM2B, 4670M

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