(Maroon : Datsun : 1967 - 1973)
This red automotive paint color is most commonly known as Maroon. Another common paint color promotional name is Light Maroon. The color formulation has been used between 1967 and 1973, primarily by Datsun. See the full detailed list below.

50849 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 50000 to 59999 range are primarily shades of dark red/maroon and purple. These PPG codes serve as a great way to track the usage of paint between and within vehicle manufacturers.

Example of the color PPG 50849 See more information on PPG code "50849"

Usage list of PPG paint code 50849 (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
1967	Datsun	Datsun	639	Maroon
1968	Datsun	Datsun	639	Maroon
1969	Datsun	Datsun	639	Maroon
1972	Datsun	Datsun	639	Light Maroon
1973	Datsun	Datsun	639	Light Maroon

Paint Manufacturer Codes
Make/Year Code : 639
PPG/Ditzler : 50849
Dupont : 31032, 31028
Sherwin Williams : 4316

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