Paint and Trim Codes

This page is broken down into two sections. The first section which references body colors, has the color codes and names of the British Leyland colors used throughout production of both the TR7 and the TR8. The second section, referencing trim codes, endeavors to identify the trim colors used, and whether they would be located on the commission plate or not.

Body Colors and Paint Codes

The following information was taken from TWOA research and validated with published materials, last updated February 2015. Not all colors were offered over the whole production run. To view the actual colours represented in the color chart below, you may view the TWOA archive of car colors at the Colours of the Wedge page.

The following heading definitions should assist in understanding the table:
COLOR The color designation given by British Leyland as part of the TR7/8 range
COMM PLATE CODE The paint code found on the commission plate (on the drivers door or suspension turret)
BLVC CODE This was the code used by British Leyland to indicate the paint color on the vehicle's body record
ALT CODE In some cases an alternative code was used on the commission plate to denote the color. We believe this done when paint technologies were changed for the same color.
*DUPONT CODE The 'current' Dupont paint code for this color from the Dupont Historical Library
*PPG CODE The 'current' PPG code for this color from the PPG Historical Library
If you have any of the missing data, please contact us and we will fill in the additional data.

* Do not assume that the Dupont or PPG codes are 100% accurate. Please have your paint shop verify the color code against the commission plate code and/or the BLVC code/Alternate Code.

The chemical formulations used to mix black paints have changed significantly over the years and use less black pigment due to cost. Always have black paints mixed and verified locally!

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Color	Commission Plate Code	BLVC Code	Alternate Code	Dupont Code	PPG Code
Maple	AAC			43403	24075
Russet Brown	AAE	205		44848	24378
Carmine Red	CAA	209		43019	72065
Pimento Red	CAB	204		35252	71996
Flamenco Red	CAD	133	EMC	43661	72144
Vermillion	CAE	118	CML	45471	60932
Monza Red	CCB	287	CMV	N8273	74235
Richelieu Red	CCE	211		44627	51055
Bordeax Red Metallic	CCK	432		W8002	72472
Carnelian Red	CDE	287		N7848	72376
Oporto Red Metallic	CMP	425		L8155	ARG425
Topaz	EAA			43915	60812
Mimosa Yellow	FAA	124		43018	82126
Inca Yellow	FAB	207		44880	82309
Turmeric	FCB	212		44626	82444
Midas Gold	GCC	218		45026	24753
Pharaoh Gold	GCF	375		N8095	25025
Cashmire Gold Metallic	GMD	422		L8152H	ARG442
British Racing Green	HAA	254	HDJ	43912 / 96778	45102 / 45007
Java Green	HAB	208		43914	45060
Brooklands Green	HAE	169	HMM	44630	45190
Tara Green Metallic	HAD	148		H7897	45349
Poseidon Green Metallic	HAF	281		N7846	45507
Triton Green Metallic	HAG	230	HCH	G7952	45620
French Blue	JAA	126		43021	14653
Delft Blue	JAB	136		43913	14871
Tahiti Blue	JAE	65	JMP	43907	14866
Astral Blue Metallic	JAF	140	JMR	44567	14995
Pageant Blue	JAG	224	JMA	45473	15231
Persian Aqua Metallic	JCG	241	JMW	H7849	45008
Cavalry Blue	JCJ	433		W8003	15512
Champagne Grey	LMK	248		G7954	28327
Platium Silver Metallic	MCA	216		45025	33380
Argent Silver Metallic	MCB	396		H8038	33504
Silver Leaf Metallic	MME	421		L8151	34289
New White	NAB	206		43182	8380
Leyland White	NAF	243	NMC	H7896	90106
Aran Beige	NCC	417		W8001	25024
Pendelican White	NCF	215		44625	90134
Ermine White	NME	243		H7896
Porcelain White	NCG		NAF		8347
Black	PAG
Black (Marashino)	PCF	373		N8094	9472
Black	PMA	90		47600	95082
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Interior Trim and Color Codes

One myth that should be dispelled, is that of the TR8 was only fitted with the Velour interior. This is not the case. From the start of TR8 production in 1977, its interior remained similar to that of the TR7. The velour trim was first introduced half way through production at the Canley plant. Later, with the different door lock buttons, it was fitted to all U.K. specification Solihull built TR8's and European export TR7's. In the same way many of the Canadian and USA spec TR8's, sporting this interior would have had it fitted as a factory option. A similar, but not identical material was fitted to the Rover SDl and in a number of cases has found its way into both TR7's and TR7V8's. Sadly this material would have been more widely available had not British Leyland decided to literally dump it. Rumor has it that it was used as curtain material - what a waste!!

The object of the following chart is to give a guide to the interior trim combinations compared with their year dates. It is accurate for the mainstream production cars, but some pre-production, prototype or special edition cars may fall outside the year dates. The major change from Red/Green Tartan to Blue/Tan Check took place in March 1980 for UK cars and late 1979 for USA spec cars, but for the sake of simplicity only the year date of 1980 has been specified.

Table Notes:
A "yes" in the Data Plate column highlights which trim codes will be found on the commission plate. In addition the following acronyms apply to the Application Column.

AR	Arm Rest and Gear Lever Gaiter
BT	Boot Trim
C	Carpets
DT	Door Trim
H	Hood and Cover (Convertible only)
PT	Plastic Trim
RL	Roof Lining & Sun Roof (Coupe only)
RPS	Rear Parcel Shelf (Coupe), Rear Bulkhead Cover & Side Panels
S	Seats
V	Visors

Trim Code	Material Code	Trim Colour	Year		Application	Data Plate
			From	To
PAA	PA	Black	1975	1979	DT,AR,PT,V,C	yes
			1975	1979	RPS
			1975	END	BT,H
PAA	PA	Black cord	1975	1976	S	yes
AAA	AA	Beige	1975	1979	S,DT,AR,C,RPS	yes
AAA	AA	Beige Cord	1975	1979	S	yes
RAA	RA	Black with Red Check	1976	1979	S,DT	yes
RAB	RB	Black with Green Check	1976	1979	S,DT	yes
RAG	RG	Golden Tan Check	1980	END	S,DT	yes
RAH	RH	Navy Blue Check	1980	END	S,DT	yes
AAM/AMG	AM	Golden Tan Velour	1980	END	S,DT	yes
JAJ/JMN	JJ	Navy Blue Velour	1980	END	S,DT	yes
RAF	RF	Grey Stripe	1979?		S	yes
CAC	CC	Tartan Red	1976	1979	C
HAC	HC	Emerald Green	1976	1979	C
LAD	LD	Grey	1979?		C
AAD	AD	Chestnut	1980	END	C
AAM	AM	Golden Tan	1980	END	AR,H,V,RPS
JAJ	JJ	Navy Blue	1980	END	AR,C,H,V,RPS
NAC	NC	Sebring White	1976	END	RL & V
NAE	NE	Off White	1979?	END	RL
LAG	LG	Grey	1980	END	PT
LAH	LH	Dark Grey	1982		BT(NOT REL)

One item that may not be familiar to many people is the dark grey boot trim. This is in fact a one piece item covering both the bottom and sides of the boot. It seems to be made from an expanded polystyrene type material and so far has only been found it in the experimental cars (X925 and X919). If anyone has any knowledge of trims not covered by the above (excluding aftermarket re-trimming) we would be very interested to hear from them.

NOTE on Prefixes:
During the late 1970's, Triumph used prefix letters on the Trim Codes in order to indicate the type of material used as follows:
No Prefix - Leathercloth (Vinyl)
H - Leather (Hide)
C - Cloth

An example would be 'CAAA' which indicates a beige cloth interior.