(Royal Blue : Ford : 1994 - 1998)
This blue automotive paint color is most commonly known as Royal Blue. Other common color promotional names include Moonlight Blue and Midnight Blue. The color formulation has been used between 1994 and 1998, primarily by Ford; but also by Mercury. We have records of this color appearing on the following models: Bronco, Contour, Expedition, Mustang, Taurus, and Thunderbird. See the full detailed list below.

4830 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 in the 2000 to 9990 range were primarily used on new paint formulations from 1969 to 2003 (except for the 8000 range which has been shades of white since the 1930's). These PPG/Ditzler codes serve as a great way to track the usage of paint between models, makes, years, and manufacturers.

Example of the color PPG 4830 See more information on PPG code "4830"

Examples of PPG code 4830 (click on image for larger/detailed view)


Usage list of PPG paint code 4830 (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
1994	Ford		KM	Royal Blue
1994	Ford	Ford Truck	KM	Royal Blue
1994	Ford	Taurus	KM	Royal Blue
1994	Ford	Thunderbird	KM	Midnight Blue
1994	Mercury	Mercury	KM	Royal Blue
1995	Ford		KM	Royal Blue
1995	Ford	Contour	KM	Royal Blue
1995	Ford	Ford Truck	KM	Royal Blue	Heavy Duty Truck
1995	Ford	Taurus	KM	Royal Blue
1995	Ford	Thunderbird	KM	Moonlight Blue
1995	Mercury	Mercury	KM	Royal Blue
1996	Ford		KM	Royal Blue
1996	Ford	Bronco	KM	Royal Blue
1996	Ford	Contour	KM	Royal Blue
1996	Ford	Ford Truck	KM	Royal Blue	Bronco Light Truck
1996	Ford	Mustang	KM	Moonlight Blue
1996	Ford	Taurus	KM	Royal Blue
1996	Ford	Thunderbird	KM	Moonlight Blue
1997	Ford		KM	Royal Blue
1997	Ford	Contour	KM	Royal Blue
1997	Ford	Expedition	KM	Royal Blue
1997	Ford	Ford Truck	KM	Royal Blue	Bronco F-series Villager
1997	Ford	Mustang	KM	Moonlight Blue
1997	Ford	Taurus	KM	Royal Blue
1997	Ford	Thunderbird	KM	Moonlight Blue
1998	Ford	Ford Truck	KM	Royal Blue

Paint Manufacturer Codes
Ford : M6479
Make/Year Code : KM
PPG/Ditzler : 4830
Dupont : B9431
RM/BASF : 24045
Glasurit : FDU-6479, FDU6479

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