Honda Accord (USA Production) Paint Info
The Color Breakdown
Across its American production run, the Honda Accord has sported 27 recorded colors, proving that Honda wasn't afraid to get a little poetic with the palette. We saw everything from the deep, moody Stratos Blue Metallic to the surprisingly epic Gothic Gray Metallic. Whether your car is dressed in the crisp Greek White or the flashy Seattle Silver Metallic, these colors were designed to look sharp in a suburban driveway. They really leaned into the "Metallic" life, giving these daily drivers a bit of premium sparkle.
What to Watch For
The "Whisperer" truth? Honda paint from this era is famously thin and "soft." If you look at your roof, hood, or trunk and see what looks like a bad sunburn-white, flaky patches where the shine has gone on vacation-you're dealing with the classic Accord "peel-a-thon." This clear coat failure is common, especially on darker shades like Brittany Blue Green or Chateau Red. Before you start, find your paint code. While it's usually on a sticker in the driver's side door jamb, some years like to play hide-and-seek; if it's not there, pop the hood and look for a small rectangular tag on the driver's side suspension strut tower or near the firewall.
Driveway Repair Tip
When using your touch-up pen or brush, remember that patience is your best friend. Because Honda metallics and pearls (like Black Pearl Metallic) rely on tiny flakes for their look, you need to shake that bottle for at least 60 seconds to "wake up" the sparkles. When you apply the paint, don't try to fill the entire chip in one go. If you drop a massive blob in there, it'll dry like a tiny mountain. Instead, apply a thin layer, let it dry for 20 minutes, and then add another. You're trying to build the paint up until it's level with the rest of the car-slow and steady wins the race.