If you’ve walked through a parking lot lately, you’d be forgiven for thinking every car manufacturer only offers three colors: Sad Corporate Grey, Overworked Accountant Black, and Dishwasher White. But once upon a time, car colors had personality—deep, eye-catching hues that made a car feel as special as its driver. So let’s take a trip down the Technicolor highway and celebrate some of the most beautiful car colors ever to grace the road.
1. British Racing Green (Jaguar, Aston Martin, Lotus, MG)
A deep, rich shade that has graced everything from vintage Jaguars to modern Astons, British Racing Green is the tuxedo of car colors—formal yet effortlessly cool.
2. Porsche’s Miami Blue
Not quite turquoise, not quite sky blue—Miami Blue is the automotive equivalent of a vacation in Miami Beach, with just the right amount of “I make questionable financial decisions, but at least I look good.”
3. Lamborghini’s Viola Pasifae (Purple Metallic)
Lamborghini understands that subtlety is overrated. Their Viola Pasifae purple is a rich metallic hue that makes any Lambo look like it belongs in a superhero movie.
4. Mazda’s Soul Red Crystal
This color has layers deeper than your ex’s emotional baggage. Mazda put serious science behind Soul Red Crystal, giving it a hypnotic depth that makes even a Mazda3 look like a concept car, that you can spec on any Mazda at the dealer – today. Not all hope is lost for econo-boxes in the modern era.
5. Ferrari’s Blu Pozzi
Ferrari is known for red, but Blu Pozzi is the understated wealthy Italian gentleman choice. It’s deep, elegant, and quietly whispers, “Yes, I own multiple properties.”
6. BMW’s Techno Violet
The 1990s were an experimental time for BMW, and Techno Violet is proof of that. A deep purple with just the right amount of iridescence, this shade is peak E36 nostalgia.
7. McLaren Volcano Orange
A color that looks like liquid lava, Volcano Orange makes every McLaren look like it’s moving at 200 mph—even when it’s parked outside a Whole Foods.
Honorable Mentions:
- Chevrolet Hugger Orange (1969 Camaro SS) – A color so ‘60s it practically plays its own classic rock soundtrack.
- Audi Nardo Grey – The only grey allowed on this list because it manages to be somehow aggressive and elegant at the same time.
If you’re tired of your car blending into the sea of grayscale mediocrity, take inspiration from these legendary colors. The world doesn’t need another silver crossover—it needs more Miami Blue, more Soul Red Crystal, and definitely more Plum Crazy Purple.
What’s your favorite car color? Drop it in the comments!
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