Kia Telluride Touch Up Paint (19 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

Kia really went for it with the Telluride, giving us a palette of 19 colors that ranges from "sophisticated suburban" to "I actually take this off-road." We've seen everything from the deep, moody Midnight Lake Blue and the woodsy Jungle Green to the cult-favorite Wolf Gray Metallic. Whether yours is a classic Ebony Black or the adventurous Sangria, it's clear Kia wanted this SUV to stand out in the carpool lane.

What to Watch For

While these colors look sharp, they can be a bit sensitive. Many Telluride owners have noticed that the paint is a little "soft," meaning those highway commutes can leave the hood looking like a target for gravel. If you have the Snow White Tricoat, keep a close eye on the roof and pillars; that specific pearl finish has a reputation for being a bit "shy" and occasionally peeling if it wasn't hugging the primer tight enough from the factory. To find your exact match, head to the driver's side door jamb. Kia is great about this-you'll see a silver or black sticker with a 2- or 3-digit code (like "C7S" or "SWP") right next to the word "PAINT."

Driveway Repair Tip

If you're working with one of the many pearl or metallic options (looking at you, Gravity Grey Pearl), your secret weapon is the shake. You need to shake that touch-up bottle for at least 60 seconds-longer than you think! Those tiny metallic sparkles like to settle at the bottom, and you want them suspended in the paint for a perfect match. For those tiny rock chips on the hood, ditch the big brush that comes in the cap and use the tip of a matchstick or a toothpick. Dabs, not strokes, will keep the repair level with the rest of the panel and looking like it never happened.