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2014MY Subaru Vehicles
2014 MY Paint Coding Information

13-96-13R
05/20/13
07/09/13

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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JV9 Carbide Gray (Code for Tribeca only)

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K7U Tungsten Metallic

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J8U Quartz Blue Pearl

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H5Q Jasmine Green

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J9U Plasma Green

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H4Q Burnished Bronze

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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.
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RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY TO THOSE PERSONS OR TO OTHERS.
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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: 07/09/13

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: 07/09/13

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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

EH3

Satin White Pearl

EH6

Ice Silver Metallic

GE2

Deep Indigo Pearl

GE8

Venetian Red Pearl**

H2Q

* Indicates new color
** Note: For HZ9 refer to H2Q Paint Code. They are the same color (Tribeca only)
*** Note: JV9 Carbide Gray (Code for Tribeca only).
****Note: On some Tribeca models there are unpainted “natural” lower body plastic cladding panels applied.

Bulletin Number: 13-96-13R; Date: 07/09/13

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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

Sterling Silver Metallic

D6S

Bulletin Number: 13-96-13R; Date: 07/09/13

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Bulletin Number: 13-96-13R; Date: 07/09/13

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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