Honda Clarity Paint Info
The Color Breakdown
Honda treated the Clarity like the high-tech flagship it is, offering a palette of 11 colors that lean heavily into "sophisticated scientist" territory. You'll find plenty of the "50 shades of grey" variety, like Modern Steel Metallic and Lunar Silver Metallic, but they really went for it with the more adventurous options. From the deep, earthy Forest Green Pearl to the vibrant Cobalt Blue Pearl and the rich Premium Garnet Tricoat, these colors were designed to look as modern as the powertrain under the hood.
What to Watch For
Honda is legendary for many things, but "rock-hard paint" usually isn't one of them. The Clarity tends to have a softer clear coat, which means your hood and front bumper are likely magnets for road debris chips. Some owners have also reported seeing the clear coat start to "lift" or bubble on flat surfaces like the roof, so catch those spots early before they grow. To get started, you'll find your paint code on a sticker inside the driver's side door jamb-look for a code starting with "NH" (for whites and greys) or "B" (for blues).
Driveway Repair Tip
Because many Clarity colors are "Pearls" or "Tricoats" (like White Orchid Pearl or Crimson Pearl), they have tiny flakes suspended in the paint that give it that depth. Before you touch the car, shake your paint bottle for at least 60 seconds-I mean really give it a workout-to wake up those sparkles. When applying, use the "less is more" rule: apply a tiny dab, let it dry for 15 minutes, and then add another if needed. Thin layers always look better than a thick blob, and they'll stay put much longer against the wind.