Hyundai Midnight Black Pearl (S7B) Touch Up Paint

The Look

This is not the basic, flat black you find on a utility van. When you see your Elantra or Genesis Coupe in the garage, it might look like a standard deep ink, but the sun reveals its true character. Between 2012 and 2014, Hyundai used this color to give the Sonata Hybrid and Elantra Touring a more sophisticated, upscale presence. It has a hidden depth that makes the car look expensive, though like any dark finish, it will show every speck of dust and road salt the moment you leave the car wash.

Technical Details

Since this is a pearl finish rather than a solid color, you are dealing with layers of complexity. The paint contains tiny translucent flakes that reflect light differently depending on your angle. This is great for hiding very fine surface scratches that would be obvious on a plain black car, but it makes the repair more sensitive. If you apply the paint too heavily in one spot, the pearl flakes will sink and pile up, making the repair look like a dark, bruised smudge instead of a clean fix.

Best Practices

You will find your paint information on the silver or black sticker located inside the driver's side door jamb. Before you apply Hyundai Midnight Black Pearl (check for code S7B), you must shake the container for two full minutes to ensure those pearl flakes are evenly distributed. Test the color on the included card first to see how it reacts to your specific lighting. Whether you are using a nozzle or a brush, keep the container moving to avoid heavy build-up. Focus on thin, light layers and allow for plenty of drying time between them so the color builds naturally without sagging.