Lexus RX 450hL Touch Up Paint (19 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

Lexus didn't hold back on the palette for the RX 450hL, giving us 19 distinct shades to obsess over. They've managed to turn "grey" into a high art form with classics like Sonic Titanium Metallic and Mercury Gray Metallic, but they also found room for some personality with the deep, earthy Nori Green Pearl and the vibrant Matador Red Tricoat. Whether yours is a shimmering pearl or a stealthy metallic, the finish on these hybrids is designed to look like liquid glass-which is great, until a stray pebble on the interstate decides to leave a souvenir.

What to Watch For

Here is the honest truth: Lexus paint is legendary for its depth, but it is "soft." Think of it like a high-thread-count silk sheet-it feels expensive because it is, but it's more prone to stone chips and surface scratches than your average commuter car. You might notice the nose of your RX catching more "road rash" than you'd like.

To find your specific color match, open the driver's door and look at the black certification sticker on the jamb. You're looking for a three-digit code next to the letters "C/TR" (which stands for Color/Trim). It'll be something like 070 or 1J7. That little code is your North Star for getting the right bottle.

Driveway Repair Tip

Since many RX 450hL colors are "Tricoats" (like Blizzard Pearl or Sonic Quartz), they have extra layers of sparkle suspended in the paint. My secret for the driveway warrior? Shake your touch-up bottle or pen for at least 60 full seconds-long after you think you're done-to wake up those metallic flakes.

When you apply the paint, think "less is more." Use the tip of a toothpick or the very edge of the brush to place a tiny drop inside the chip. If the color doesn't look perfect on the first dab, don't panic; these multi-stage colors require patience and often look better once they dry and catch the light. Just let it sit, stay calm, and remember: you're protecting the metal first and the ego second!