Independent · Source-led · American performance history Issue 01 · 1951–2023
American Muscle Car Facts

Showroom arguments.
Race-bred answers.

Paint codes

1949 Oldsmobile

1949 Oldsmobile factory colors: 10 sourced across 1 model, with codes and per-color production where recorded.

10 colors · 1 source

Brochure spread "The Futuramic 76 and 88": seven illustrated 1949 body styles, including sedans, club coupe, convertible and station wagon
1949 Oldsmobile Futuramic 76 and 88 lineup, from the 1949 Oldsmobile brochure

Colors

Color Code Offered on Production
Chariot Red 42C Oldsmobile Rocket 88 Unknown
Crest Blue 44 Oldsmobile Rocket 88 Unknown
Garnet Maroon 42 Oldsmobile Rocket 88 Unknown
Ivy Green 49 Oldsmobile Rocket 88 Unknown
Metal Gray 48 Oldsmobile Rocket 88 Unknown
Praline Brown 46 Oldsmobile Rocket 88 Unknown
Seafoam Green 49C Oldsmobile Rocket 88 Unknown
Serge Blue 45 Oldsmobile Rocket 88 Unknown
Silver Gray 47 Oldsmobile Rocket 88 Unknown
Tawnee Buff 43 Oldsmobile Rocket 88 Unknown

Each color links to the model year page(s) that recorded it. A color recorded on more than one model shared this year's corporate palette.