Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Paint Info
The Color Breakdown
Hyundai really leaned into the "choices" department for the Sonata Hybrid, giving us a massive roster of 30 recorded colors. It's a sophisticated lineup that ranges from the dark and mysterious Indigo Night Pearl to the surprisingly tasty Chai Bronze Metallic. They even offered triple-coat options like Shimmering White Pearl Tricoat to give the car that premium, "I'm saving the planet in style" glow. Whether you have the deep Venetian Red Pearl or the classic Sleek Silver Metallic, your car was built to stand out in the parking lot.
What to Watch For
Here's the honest truth: Hyundai's factory paint, particularly the white and pearl shades, has a bit of a reputation for being "flighty." It's common to see the paint want to part ways with the car on the hood, roof, or around the door handles-a phenomenon some owners call the "white paint flake." If you spot a small chip, jump on it quickly before it decides to invite its friends to peel off too. To find your exact match, skip the guesswork and open your driver's side door. Look for a black or silver sticker on the jamb; you're looking for a 2-character code (like WW7 or WJ) next to the word "PAINT."
Driveway Repair Tip
Since so many Sonata Hybrid colors are pearls or metallics, they are packed with tiny "sparkles" that like to hide at the bottom of the bottle. Shake your touch-up pen or bottle for at least 60 seconds-longer than you think you need to-to wake those flakes up. When you apply the paint, think "thin and patient." Instead of trying to fill a chip with one big, globby drop, apply two or three paper-thin layers. It'll dry flatter, stay put longer, and won't look like a tiny mountain on your hood.