Jaguar Botanical Green Pearl (2044/HHN) Touch Up Paint

The Look

This is a shape-shifter of a color. On an overcast day or in the shade, your Jaguar appears near-black, hiding in the shadows with a deep forest tone. Once the sun hits the panels of your XJ or XK, the emerald mica wakes up to reveal a rich, liquid green glow. This shade replaced the more literal British Racing Green of the early 2000s, adding a level of sophistication that suits the modern curves of the S-Type and X-Type. It hides road dust better than a flat black, but the dark base will show every swirl mark if the surface isn't kept clean.

Technical Details

This finish is a complex pearl, which means it relies on transparent mica flakes rather than standard metallic glitter. These flakes are heavy and like to sink to the bottom of the container. If you apply the paint too thick, those pearls will drown in the dark pigment, leaving you with a repair that looks like a flat black blob instead of a green gem. There is also a risk of mottling-where the color looks blotchy or striped-if you don't maintain a consistent flow. Because your car has likely been on the road for over a decade, the original finish has likely shifted from UV exposure, making thin, light layers essential for a proper blend.

Best Practices

You will find your paint information on a sticker inside the driver's side door jamb or on a plate under the hood near the radiator. Before you spray or dab Jaguar Botanical Green Pearl (check for code 2044/HHN), you need to shake the container for at least two full minutes to get those pearl particles off the bottom. Test the color on the included card first to see how the green flakes react to light. Whether you are using a nozzle or a brush, keep the container moving and apply multiple thin coats. Allow plenty of drying time between each pass so the layers stay level. If the repair looks too dark, you are likely applying it too heavy; keep the layers light to let the green pearls stay near the surface where the light can reach them.