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Paint Code Location

Cadillac Paint Code

Find where the paint code is located on your Cadillac vehicle.

Where to Find the Paint Code on a Cadillac

Cadillac vehicles have 4 known paint code locations.

Most Common
1

Spare Tire Cover / Wheel Well

Check the spare tire cover or wheel well area.

Most common location for sedan models.

2

Trunk Deck Lid (Underside)

Check underneath the trunk deck lid.

Alternative location for trunk-equipped models.

3

Glove Box

Check inside the glove box.

Found on Escalade.

4

Under Rear Compartment Cover

Check under the rear compartment cover.

Found on XLR.

Cadillac Paint Code Format

Code Pattern

WA + 4 digits, or BC/CC U + 4 characters

Prefix:WA or BC/CC U

Example Codes

WA8554U8554WA401EU401E

Same GM system. Two-tone models: U = upper body color, L = lower/bumper color.

Cadillac Paint Code Photos & Diagrams

8images showing paint code locations, labels, and diagrams

Tips for Finding Your Cadillac Code

Label Type:Service Parts Identification (SPID) label

  • Same GM SPID system as Chevrolet, GMC, and Buick
  • Escalade uses glove box location (like trucks)
  • Two-tone vehicles have separate U and L codes

Cadillac Paint Code Location — Complete Guide

Finding the paint code on your Cadillac is the first step to ordering the correct touch up paint. The most common location for Cadillac vehicles is the spare tire cover / wheel well. This guide covers all known paint code locations, code format patterns, and helpful tips specific to Cadillac vehicles.

Cadillac uses a unique paint code format that may include letters, numbers, and special characters. The exact format helps identify not only the base color but also the specific paint formulation used at the factory. When ordering touch up paint, it's important to include the complete code — including any prefix or suffix — to ensure an exact color match.

Once you've found your Cadillac paint code, you can search for it on TouchUpGo to find your exact color. Every TouchUpGo kit includes factory-matched base coat, clear coat, primer, and our Correct N Clear blending solution for a professional-quality repair.

Need help? Browse our Cadillac touch up paint colors or visit our paint code location guide for other brands.