(Medium Beige : GM : 1979)
This brown automotive paint color is most commonly known as Medium Beige. The color formulation has been used only in 1979, primarily by GM; but also by Chevrolet. 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 WA7140, which may appear on body data tags include: 7140, U7140, and L7140 (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 WA7140 See more information on GM code "WA7140"

Usage list of GM paint code WA7140 (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
1979	Chevrolet	Corvette	37	Medium Beige	2-tone, intermix color only
1979	GM		37	Medium Beige	2-tone, intermix color only

Paint Manufacturer Codes
GM(Fisher code) : WA7140
Make/Year Code : 37
PPG/Ditzler : 24663
Dupont : 45845, 45845A, 45845L, 926AJ647, 45845D
Sherwin Williams : 30160
RM/BASF : 9899
Autocolor ICI Nexa : HD47

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