Hyundai Clearwater Blue Pearl (T9U) Touch Up Paint

The Look

This color defined the airy, modern aesthetic of the early 2010s Hyundai lineup, specifically for the redesigned Accent and the launch of the three-door Veloster. It is a light, breezy shade that sits somewhere between a clear summer sky and a shallow tropical pool. Because your car has likely spent over a decade on the road, the finish may have aged differently depending on its life in the sun. This shade is excellent at hiding light road dust, making it a practical choice for a daily driver that still wants to stand out from the sea of silver and white.

Technical Details

While it might look like a simple light blue from a distance, this is a pearl finish. This means it contains fine mica particles that catch and reflect light to create depth. Pearl finishes can be tricky for a quick repair because the orientation of those tiny flakes changes how dark or light the color appears. If you apply the paint too heavily in one spot, the particles will cluster together and create a blotchy, dark area. To get a professional result in your garage or shade, you must build the color slowly to allow those flakes to lay flat and uniform.

Best Practices

You can verify your color match by checking the manufacturing sticker located on the driver side door jamb. Before you spray or dab Hyundai Clearwater Blue Pearl (check for code T9U), you need to shake the container for at least sixty seconds to ensure the pearl pigments are fully mixed. Test the color on the included card first to get a feel for the flow. When you begin the repair, keep the container moving across the surface to prevent the paint from pooling. Using thin layers rather than one thick coat will help the shimmer match the rest of your car, and always allow for sufficient drying time between each pass.