Kia K5 Touch Up Paint (23 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

Kia really hit their stride with the K5, offering a whopping 23 recorded colors that range from the head-turning Runaway Red Pearl to the sophisticated Sapphire Blue. That said, if you look at the lineup, it's clear the designers had a bit of a "shades of gray" obsession. From Wolf Gray Metallic and Gravity Grey to Platinum Graphite and Silky Silver, they've mastered the art of looking sleek in a rainstorm. They even gave us multiple versions of black, like Ebony Black and Aurora Black Pearl, just to keep things interesting. They really went for it with the metallics, giving this car a premium look that punches way above its weight class.

What to Watch For

Here's the honest truth: Kia paint is famously "soft." While it looks stunning on the showroom floor, K5 owners often find that the front bumper and hood are absolute magnets for rock chips-especially if you're rocking the popular Wolf Gray. You'll also want to keep a close eye on the plastic bits like the shark fin antenna and roof rails, as those areas can sometimes show early signs of clear coat wear. To find your specific color match, open your driver's door and look at the VIN sticker on the jamb; your paint code is usually a simple two or three-digit combo (like SWP for Snow White Pearl or ABP for Aurora Black) located right on that tag.

Driveway Repair Tip

Because so many K5 colors are pearls or tricoats (looking at you, Glacial White and Gravity Blue), your touch-up bottle is actually a tiny science experiment. Before you even touch the car, shake that bottle for at least 60 seconds-longer than you think you need to-to wake up those metallic flakes and pearls so they don't all sit at the bottom. When you apply the paint, think "less is more." Use the tip of the brush to dab a tiny amount into the center of the chip and let it spread itself out. If you're working on a tricoat, remember that the color builds with each layer, so stay patient and stick to thin applications rather than one big, dark blob.