(Dark Rosewood : GM : 1987)
At PaintRef.com we have records of this paint across 5 manufacturers/makes.

This code is listed in our database as a cross-reference to PPG code 3996; therefore, the results below are from that code.

This red automotive paint color is most commonly known as Dark Rosewood. Another common paint color promotional name is Maroon. The color formulation has been used only in 1987, primarily by GM; but also by Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Oldsmobile, and Pontiac. See the full detailed list below.

The short make/year code for this paint on a 23791 in 1987, is 86. Careful when using this paint code along with the make and year to specify this paint since it is may not be unique. You can check the paint code here: 86. The longer GM paint manufacturing code, sometimes called the "Fisher paint code", is WA8987. This longer manufacturing code is useful for tracking paint usage.

Example of 1987 Cadillac Dark Rosewood See more information on "1987 Cadillac Dark Rosewood"
or see paints with short model/year code of : 86
or See all paints named "Dark Rosewood" or "Dark" or "Rosewood"

Usage list 1987 Cadillac Dark Rosewood paint (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
				Maroon	|PPG/Dupont Cross-Ref 1990|
	GM		86	Dark Rosewood	pearl, autocolor SG06 gray undercoat, 86-87, |Autocolor Colour Register 1998-1999|
1987	Buick	Buick	86	Dark Rosewood
1987	Cadillac	Cadillac	86	Dark Rosewood
1987	Chevrolet	Chevrolet	86	Dark Rosewood
1987	GM		86	Dark Rosewood
1987	Oldsmobile	Oldsmobile	86	Dark Rosewood
1987	Pontiac	Pontiac	86	Dark Rosewood

Paint Manufacturer Codes
GM(Fisher code) : WA8987
Make/Year Code : 86
PPG/Ditzler : 3996
Dupont : B8721
Spies Hecker : 93311
Sherwin Williams : 35874
RM/BASF : 17025
Glasurit : GM-8987, GM8987
Autocolor ICI Nexa : PA45B

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