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Paint Code Location

Hyundai Paint Code

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

Where to Find the Paint Code on a Hyundai

Hyundai vehicles have 3 known paint code locations.

Most Common
1

Driver's Side Door Jamb

Open the driver's door and look for a sticker on the door jamb, door pillar, or door edge.

Primary location for all models from 1997-present.

2

Firewall — Center

Check the center of the firewall in the engine compartment.

Found on Excel and Scoupe models.

3

In Front of Radiator

Check the area in front of the radiator.

Alternative location for Sonata models.

Hyundai Paint Code Format

Code Pattern

2 characters (letters and/or numbers)

Example Codes

W1N4BNKA (Phantom Black)

Hyundai paint codes are typically 2-3 digits long and may contain both letters and numbers.

Hyundai Paint Code Photos & Diagrams

10images showing paint code locations, labels, and diagrams

Tips for Finding Your Hyundai Code

Label Type:Door jamb sticker with vehicle info

  • Most models from 1997 onward use the driver's door jamb location
  • Older models (Excel, Scoupe) use the firewall center location
  • Sonata may have alternative locations — check front of radiator too

Hyundai Paint Code Location — Complete Guide

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

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