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Paint codes

1976 Pontiac

1976 Pontiac factory colors: 37 sourced across 3 models, with codes and per-color production where recorded.

37 colors · 19 sources

Yellow 1976 Formula Firebird with twin hood scoops and Formula lettering on its lower doors, on a pale yellow brochure page
1976 Pontiac Formula Firebird hardtop coupe in yellow (1976 Pontiac brochure)

Colors

Color Code Offered on Production
Alpine Green 49 Pontiac Firebird and Trans Am Unknown
Alpine Green M Pontiac Grand Prix Unknown
Anniversary Gold 55 Pontiac Tempest and LeMans Unknown
Athena Blue 28 Pontiac Firebird and Trans Am, Pontiac Tempest and LeMans Unknown
Athena Blue D Pontiac Grand Prix Unknown
Bavarian Cream 50 Pontiac Firebird and Trans Am, Pontiac Tempest and LeMans Unknown
Bavarian Cream G Pontiac Grand Prix Unknown
Buckskin Tan 65 Pontiac Firebird and Trans Am Unknown
Buckskin Tan H Pontiac Grand Prix Unknown
Cameo White 11 Pontiac Firebird and Trans Am, Pontiac Tempest and LeMans Unknown
Cameo White C Pontiac Grand Prix Unknown
Carousel Red 78 Pontiac Firebird and Trans Am, Pontiac Tempest and LeMans Unknown
Cordovan Maroon 37 Pontiac Firebird and Trans Am, Pontiac Tempest and LeMans Unknown
Cordovan Maroon P Pontiac Grand Prix Unknown
Cream Gold K Pontiac Grand Prix Unknown
Cream-Gold 57 Pontiac Tempest and LeMans Unknown
Dark Green 49 Pontiac Tempest and LeMans Unknown
Durango Bronze 67 Pontiac Firebird and Trans Am, Pontiac Tempest and LeMans Unknown
Durango Bronze Y Pontiac Grand Prix Unknown
Firethorn Red 36 Pontiac Firebird and Trans Am, Pontiac Tempest and LeMans Unknown
Firethorn Red R Pontiac Grand Prix Unknown
Golden Rod Yellow 51 Pontiac Tempest and LeMans Unknown
Goldenrod Yellow 51 Pontiac Firebird and Trans Am Unknown
Grand Prix LJ two-tone finishes (eight, with special striping) — Pontiac Grand Prix Unknown
Light Buckskin 65 Pontiac Tempest and LeMans Unknown
Lime 40 Pontiac Tempest and LeMans Unknown
Medium Gray 16 Pontiac Tempest and LeMans Unknown
Metalime Green 40 Pontiac Firebird and Trans Am Unknown
Metalime Green B Pontiac Grand Prix Unknown
Polaris Blue 35 Pontiac Firebird and Trans Am, Pontiac Tempest and LeMans Unknown
Polaris Blue E Pontiac Grand Prix Unknown
Red 72 Pontiac Tempest and LeMans Unknown
Roman Red L Pontiac Grand Prix Unknown
Starlight Black 19 Pontiac Firebird and Trans Am, Pontiac Tempest and LeMans Unknown
Starlight Black A Pontiac Grand Prix Unknown
Sterling Silver 13 Pontiac Firebird and Trans Am, Pontiac Tempest and LeMans Unknown
Sterling Silver V Pontiac Grand Prix 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.