(Sunset Orchid : Mercury : 1957)
This code is listed in our database as a cross-reference to PPG code 50443; therefore, the results below are from that code.

1957 paint by Ford with a promotional name of Sunset Orchid. This red purple automotive paint color is most commonly known as Sunset Orchid. Another common paint color promotional name is Maroon Purple. The color formulation has been used only in 1957, primarily by Mercury. See the full detailed list below.

The short make/year code for this paint on a 5611 in 1957, is 32. 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: 32. The longer Ford paint manufacturing code is M0762 or M0762A. Ford production paint codes starting with M are usually followed by a 4 digit number and the letter "A" indicating its an exterior paint. For example, the same code ending in the letter "G" is common for accent paints. These longer manufacturing codes are useful for tracking paint usage.

Example of 1957 Ford Sunset Orchid See more information on "1957 Ford Sunset Orchid"
or see paints with short model/year code of : 32
or See all paints named "Sunset Orchid" or "Sunset" or "Orchid"

Usage list 1957 Ford Sunset Orchid paint (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
				Maroon Purple	|PPG/Dupont Cross-Ref 1990|
1957	Mercury	Mercury	32	Sunset Orchid

Paint Manufacturer Codes
Ford : M0762, M25J0762
Make/Year Code : 32
PPG/Ditzler : 50443
Dupont : 246-90860, 93-90860, 2522

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