Paint Code Location

Honda Paint Code

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

Where to Find the Paint Code on a Honda

Honda vehicles have 3 known paint code locations.

Most Common

Driver's Side Door Jamb

Open the driver's door and look for a sticker on the door frame. The paint code appears on the label.

Most common location across all Honda models.

Firewall

Some Honda cars have a paint code located on the firewall in the engine bay.

Less common but reported on some models.

Bonnet / Suspension Mounting (Passenger Side)

Under the bonnet at the passenger side suspension mounting point.

Reported by Australian sources for some Honda models.

Honda Paint Code Format

Code Pattern

Letter + 3-4 numbers + letter(s) (e.g., NH583M or YR562PX)

Example Codes

YR562PXYR562PNH583MB700MNH-731P

Honda uses alphanumeric codes with dashes. Codes contain letters, numbers, and sometimes dashes (e.g., NH-731P). The factory variation suffix (e.g., -A at the end) is critical for exact color matching — include it when ordering paint.

Honda Paint Code Photos & Diagrams

11images showing paint code locations, labels, and diagrams

Tips for Finding Your Honda Code

Label Type:Adhesive label on door jamb

Include the full code with all letters and numbers when ordering paint
The factory suffix (last letter like -P or -PX) indicates specific formulation and is important
Different Honda factories may produce slightly different shades of the same color — the suffix helps distinguish these
Codes appear on the lower portion of the label

Honda Paint Code Location — Complete Guide

Finding the paint code on your Honda is the first step to ordering the correct touch up paint. The most common location for Honda vehicles is the driver's side door jamb. This guide covers all known paint code locations, code format patterns, and helpful tips specific to Honda vehicles.

Honda 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 Honda 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 Honda touch up paint colors or visit our paint code location guide for other brands.