Fiat Midnight Blue Pearl (PBX/KBX) Touch Up Paint

The Look

This deep navy shade gives your Fiat 500 a level of maturity that the brighter pastel colors lack. It acts like a chameleon, appearing almost black in the evening or under heavy clouds, only to reveal a sharp blue shimmer once the sun hits the panels. Since your car has likely been on the road for a few years, you might notice that this dark pigment is excellent at hiding light road dust, but it will make white stone chips on the hood stand out. This color was a sophisticated choice for the later years of the 500, moving the car away from its "cute" roots and toward a more premium, European aesthetic.

Technical Details

This finish is a true pearl, which means the paint contains tiny mica flakes instead of standard metal bits. These flakes are what create that liquid depth, but they can be temperamental during a repair. If the paint is applied too thick or without proper mixing, the mica can clump together, making the touch-up look like a flat, dark smudge rather than a shimmering blue. Because the pigment is so dark, any unevenness in the flake layout will be visible. You need to focus on thin, even coats to ensure the mica settles correctly and matches the rest of the factory finish.

Best Practices

You can find your paint code on a silver sticker typically located on the driver's side door jamb or on the underside of the rear hatch. Before you spray or dab Fiat Midnight Blue Pearl (check for code PBX/KBX), you need to shake it for 60 seconds. This is the only way to get those mica flakes off the bottom of the container. Test the color on the included card to see how it looks once it is dry, as dark pearls often change shade significantly between the wet and dry stages. Work in a garage or the shade to keep the metal cool. Keep the container moving as you apply the paint to prevent the pigment from pooling, and allow for plenty of drying time between layers to build up the depth of the color.