Lexus RX 500h Paint Info
The Color Breakdown
Lexus clearly wanted the RX 500h to stand out in the parking lot, offering a palette of 11 distinct colors. While they've got the sophisticated "50 shades of grey" vibe covered with Sonic Chrome Metallic and Iridium Metallic, they also leaned into the bold stuff. From the earthy Nori Green Pearl to the head-turning Sonic Copper, these colors are designed to catch the light-and unfortunately, the occasional rogue pebble.
What to Watch For
Lexus paint is famously beautiful, but it's also known in the community for having a "soft" clear coat. This means your RX 500h is a bit of a magnet for tiny stone chips, especially along the hood and those flared wheel arches. Before you start, you'll need your "ID badge": open the driver's side door and look at the black or white VIN sticker on the jamb. Look for the letters "C/TR" followed by a three-digit code (like 4Y5 or 083)-that is your golden ticket to a perfect match.
Driveway Repair Tip
Since most of these colors-like White Nova GF Pearl or Matador Red-are "Tricoats," they have a lot of depth and sparkle buried inside. To get that factory look in your driveway, you need to wake up the metallic flakes. Shake your touch-up bottle for a full 60 seconds (actually time it!) before opening. Instead of trying to fill a chip with one big glob, use the "dry brush" method: wipe most of the paint off the applicator and dab thin, tiny layers. These complex colors require patience, but building the color slowly ensures the sparkles sit flat and match the rest of the car.