Subaru Deep Indigo Pearl (G5U) Touch Up Paint

The Look

This color is a bit of a chameleon on your Legacy, Outback, or Tribeca. In the garage or under a cloudy sky, it presents as a sophisticated, near-black navy. Once you get it into the direct sun, the violet and indigo pearl particles wake up to give the finish a depth that standard blues cannot match. Since this was a short-run color for Subaru, it gives your vehicle a more executive, premium feel compared to the more common rallies and silvers found in the parking lot.

Technical Details

Because this is a true pearl finish, the look relies entirely on how the light hits the microscopic mica flakes suspended in the paint. Dark pearls are notoriously sensitive to application thickness. If you apply the paint too heavy in one spot, it will look like a dark bruise rather than a deep sea blue. The goal is to build the color with thin layers so the pearl flakes can lay flat and catch the light evenly. Since your car has likely been on the road for over a decade, the original finish might have darkened or shifted, making a careful approach essential for a good match.

Best Practices

Before you spray or dab Subaru Deep Indigo Pearl (check for code G5U), you need to shake it for a full minute to distribute those heavy pearl pigments. You can find your paint code on the passenger side strut tower under the hood or on the passenger side door jamb. Do not guess the match; test the color on the included card and hold it up to your fender in the sunlight. Whether you are using a pen or a can, keep the container moving at a steady pace to prevent the paint from pooling. Give each layer enough drying time so the surface is no longer tacky before you apply the next coat.