NHTSA ID Number: 10065789
Manufacturer Communication Number: 13-96-13R
TSB/Document Date: 2016-05-19
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SERVICE BULLETIN
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2014MY Subaru
Vehicles
2014 MY Paint Coding Information
13-96-13R
05/20/13
06/27/13
INTRODUCTION
Note: This is the most accurate information available at the time of printing.
Various paint manufacturers designate their own stock numbers and coding information although
many of the major suppliers are now using the SOA paint codes to help eliminate possible confusion.
Their color formulations are updated on a continual basis. Some vendors may have different color
names than those provided to them by SOA. Be sure to double-check the codes and formulas
beforehand to help insure an accurate color match. Should discrepancies arise, please refer your
Body Shop contact inquiries to the specific paint vendor or their jobber / supplier for the most
updated formula information.
The paint coding information can be found on the vehicle’s VIN plate.
Subaru color codes are three characters in length.
For the 2014 Model Year, Subaru of America is announcing seven new colors:
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K6U Carbide Gray
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K7U Tungsten Metallic
•
J8U Quartz Blue Pearl
•
H5Q Jasmine Green
•
J9U Plasma Green
•
H4Q Burnished Bronze
•
H3Q Deep Sea Pearl
Along with these new colors, an all-new XV Crosstrek Hybrid is being introduced to our line-up for
2014. The XV Crosstrek Hybrid is expected to arrive in Dealer showrooms in the near future. This
color information covers all current and the new models.
Continued...
CAUTION: VEHICLE SERVICING PERFORMED BY UNTRAINED PERSONS COULD
RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY TO THOSE PERSONS OR TO OTHERS.
Subaru Service Bulletins are intended for use by professional technicians ONLY. They
are written to inform those technicians of conditions that may occur in some vehicles, or
to provide information that could assist in the proper servicing of the vehicle. Properly
trained technicians have the equipment, tools, safety instructions, and know-how
to do the job correctly and safely. If a condition is described, DO NOT assume that this
Service Bulletin applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle will have that condition.
Bulletin Number: 13-96-13R; Date: 06/27/13
SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. IS
“ISO 14001 COMPLIANT”
The international standard for excellence
in Environmental Management Systems.
Please recycle or dispose of automotive
products in a manner that is friendly to our
environment and in accordance with all
local, state and federal laws and regulations.
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2014 FORESTER PAINT CODES
EXTERIOR PAINT COLOR
PAINT CODE
Jasmine Green*
H5Q
Burnished Bronze*
H4Q
Marine Blue Pearl
F9H
Crystal Black Silica
D4S
Dark Gray Metallic
61K
Satin White Pearl
37J
Ice Silver Metallic
G1U
Venetian Red Pearl
H2Q
* Indicates new color
2014 IMPREZA, IMPREZA SPORT, WRX & STI PAINT CODES
EXTERIOR PAINT COLOR
PAINT CODE
Quartz Blue Pearl*
J8U
Jasmine Green*
H5Q
Deep Sea Blue Pearl*
H3Q
Satin White Pearl
37J
Dark Gray Metallic
61K
WR Blue Pearl
02C
Plasma Blue Silica
F9T
Crystal Black Silica
D4S
Ice Silver Metallic
G1U
Venetian Red Pearl
H2Q
* Indicates new color
Bulletin Number: 13-96-13R; Date: 06/27/13
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2014 LEGACY & OUTBACK PAINT CODES
EXTERIOR PAINT COLOR
PAINT CODE
Carbide Gray*
K6U
Tungsten Metallic*
K7U
Cypress Green Pearl
F4T
Crystal Black Silica
D4S
Satin White Pearl
37J
Deep Indigo Pearl
G5U
Ice Silver Metallic
G1U
Twighlight Blue Metallic
H1Q
Venetian Red Pearl
H2Q
* Indicates new color
2014 TRIBECA PAINT CODES
EXTERIOR PAINT COLOR
PAINT CODE
Carbide Gray*
JV9
Crystal Black Silica
D4S
Satin White Pearl
37J
Ice Silver Metallic
G1U
Deep Indigo Pearl
G5U
Venetian Red Pearl**
HZ9
* Indicates new color
** Note: For HZ9 refer to H2Q Paint Code. They are the same color (Tribeca only)
*** Note: Carbide Gray Paint Code is JV9 (Tribeca only)
Bulletin Number: 13-96-13R; Date: 06/27/13
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2014 XV CROSSTREK PAINT CODES
EXTERIOR PAINT COLOR
PAINT CODE
Plasma Green*
J9U
Quartz Blue Pearl*
J8U
Crystal Black Silica
D4S
Dark Gray Metallic
61K
Satin White Pearl
37J
Ice Silver Metallic
G1U
Venetian Red Pearl
H2Q
Tangerine Orange Pearl
G2U
Desert Khaki
H6Q
* Indicates new color
2014 BRZ PAINT CODES
EXTERIOR PAINT COLOR
PAINT CODE
WR Blue Pearl
02C
Crystal Black Silica
D4S
Dark Gray Metallic
61K
Lightning Red
C7P
Satin White Pearl
37J
Galaxy Blue Silica
E8H
Sterling Silver Metallic
D6S
Bulletin Number: 13-96-13R; Date: 06/27/13
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Bulletin Number: 13-96-13R; Date: 06/27/13
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COLOR NAME
Jasmine Green*
Burnished Bronze*
Marine Blue Pearl
Crystal Black Silica
Dark Gray Metallic
Satin White Pearl
Ice Silver Metallic
Venetian Red Pearl
CODE
H5Q
H4Q
F9H
D4S
61K
37J
G1U
H2Q
H2Q
G1U
37J
61K
D4S
F9H
H4Q
H5Q
DUPONT
H2Q
G1U
37J
61K
D4S
F9H
H4Q
H5Q
SHERWINWILLIAMS/
MARTIN
SENOUR
* New Color
932844
930642
907371
914602
924868
927475
932846
932847
PPG
H2Q
G1U
37J
61K
D4S
F9H
H4Q
H5Q
SPIESHECKER
2014 FORESTER PAINT CODES
H2Q
G1U
37J
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