(Harshel Orange : Mazda : 1973 - 1975)
This orange automotive paint color is most commonly known as Harshel Orange. Another common paint color promotional name is Hershel Orange. The color formulation has been used between 1973 and 1975, primarily by Mazda. See the full detailed list below.

60689 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 60000 to 69999 range are primarily shades of orange. These PPG codes serve as a great way to track the usage of paint between and within vehicle manufacturers.

Example of the color PPG 60689 See more information on PPG code "60689"

Usage list of PPG paint code 60689 (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
1973	Mazda		OA	Hershel Orange
1974	Mazda		OA	Harshel Orange
1975	Mazda		OA	Harshel Orange

Paint Manufacturer Codes
Make/Year Code : OA
PPG/Ditzler : 60689
Dupont : 37932
Spies Hecker : 29015
Sherwin Williams : 5427

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