Subaru Legacy/Outback Touch Up Paint (14 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

Subaru has treated the Legacy and Outback to a surprisingly deep palette of 20 recorded colors, proving they aren't just about utility. While you'll find plenty of reliable staples like Obsidian Black Pearl Metallic and Brilliant Silver Metallic, they really "went for it" with nature-inspired finishes like Willow Green Opal Mica and Seacrest Green Metallic. If you're driving one of the classic Two-Tone models (like the /39D/35S combo), you've got twice the personality to maintain, but twice the reward when that gloss pops in the sunlight.

What to Watch For

Here's the honest truth: Subaru paint is famously "soft." This is great for a smooth factory finish, but it means your hood and front bumper are likely magnets for "road rash" (those tiny white peppering chips from highway gravel). You might also notice the clear coat starting to look a little tired on the door handles or the top of the side mirrors. To get your exact match, pop the hood and look at the passenger side strut tower-there's usually a small metal plate there. If it's not under the hood, check the passenger side door jamb sticker. Your code is typically three characters, like "32J" or "61K."

Driveway Repair Tip

Since so many Subaru colors-like Garnet Red Pearl and Satin White Pearl Tricoat-rely on heavy mica and metallic flakes, your biggest job is "The Shake." Shake your touch-up bottle for a full two minutes (seriously, time it!) to wake up those heavy particles that settle at the bottom. When you apply the paint, think "thin and patient." Because the factory paint is on the thinner side, one giant glob of touch-up paint will stand out. Apply two or three paper-thin layers instead of one thick one, and you'll find that those chips disappear back into the bodywork beautifully.