Illustrated Jeep body code plate showing where to find the PNT paint code

Jeep Paint Codes: TJ, JK and XJ Colour Cheat Sheet

Matching paint on a Jeep is all about the paint code, not the colour name. Jeep reused names, renamed colours between years, and some codes changed while the name stayed the same. This cheat sheet lists the factory exterior colours for the Wrangler TJ, Wrangler JK and Cherokee XJ, with the paint code and the years each one was offered.

The swatches are a guide only. Every screen shows colour differently, metallic and pearl paints change with the light, and 20-year-old paint will have faded. Always order paint by the code on your vehicle, and get your paint shop to tint-match it to the car.

How to find your Jeep's paint code

Look for the body code plate or sticker. On most of these models it's in the driver's door opening or under the bonnet. The paint code is the three-character code starting with P, often shown after "PNT" (for example PNT: PX8 = Black). The letter P is Chrysler's prefix for the main body colour. You may also see a code that drops the P, such as X8 or W1. It's the same colour.

Can't find it? Send us your VIN or rego and we'll look it up for you.

Jeep Wrangler TJ colours (1997–2006)

Wrangler TJ factory exterior colours, 1997–2006
Swatch Colour Code Years
Stone White PW1 1997–2006
Black PX8 1997–2006
Flame Red PR4 1997–2006
Moss Green Pearl PJN 1997–1998, 2004–2006
Chili Pepper Red Pearl PEA 1998–1999
Emerald Green Pearl PGF 1998
Deep Amethyst Pearl PCN 1998–1999
Forest Green Pearl PG8 1999–2001
Silverstone Metallic PS5 2000–2002
Sienna Pearl PU7 2000–2004
Amber Fire Pearl PV3 2000, 2002
Solar Yellow PYH 2000–2002, 2004–2006
Patriot Blue Pearl PB7 2000–2005
Steel Blue Pearl PBQ 2001–2002
Bright Silver Metallic PS2 / PSB 2002–2006
Shale Green Metallic PGR 2002–2004
Light Khaki Metallic PJC 2003–2006
Impact Orange PV5 2005–2006
Deep Beryl Green Pearl PGV 2005–2006
Midnight Blue Pearl PB8 2006

Jeep Wrangler JK and JKU colours (2007–2018)

Wrangler JK and JKU factory exterior colours, 2007–2018
Swatch Colour Code Years
Stone White PW1 2007–2010
Bright White PW7 2011–2018
Light Graystone Pearl PDA 2007–2009
Silver Metallic (Bright Silver / Billet Silver) PS2 / PSB / PSC 2007–2018
Black PX8 2007–2018
Flame Red PR4 2007–2012
Red Rock Crystal Pearl PEM 2007–2010
Solar Yellow PYH 2007
Rescue Green Metallic PJR 2007–2009
Jeep Green Metallic PGJ 2007–2009
Moss Green Pearl PJN 2007
Steel Blue Metallic PBM 2007–2009
Detonator Yellow PYB 2008–2009, 2011
Dark Charcoal Pearl PAV 2010
Natural Green Pearl PGN 2010–2011
Surf Blue Pearl PQD 2010
Deep Water Blue Pearl PBS 2010
Sahara Tan PFD 2011–2012
Bronze Star Pearl PUK 2011–2012
Deep Cherry Red Crystal Pearl PRP 2011–2013
Mango Tango Pearl PVG 2011
Cosmos Blue PB4 2011
Crush PL4 2012–2013
Dozer PY5 2012–2013
Gecko Pearl PFM 2012–2013
Black Forest Green Pearl PGZ 2012
Winter Chill Pearl PBA 2012
Anvil PDS 2013–2015
Rock Lobster PKT 2013
Commando PGH 2013
True Blue Pearl PBU 2013–2014
Dune PTT 2013–2014
Rugged Brown Pearl PTW 2013–2014
Granite Crystal Metallic PAU 2014–2018
Firecracker Red PRC 2014–2018
Copperhead Pearl PLB 2014
Amp'd PYC 2014
Hydro Blue Pearl PBJ 2014–2016
Copper Brown Pearl PUS 2015
Sunset Orange Pearl PLC 2015
Stinger Yellow PYV 2015
Tank PGK 2015–2016
Mojave Sand PTA 2016
Rhino PSQ 2016–2018
Hypergreen PJK 2016–2017
Xtreme Purple Pearl PHG 2016–2018
Gobi PUA 2017–2018
Chief PQB 2017–2018

Silver changed names and codes over the JK's life (Bright Silver, then Billet Silver). If yours is silver, go by the code on your tag.

Jeep Cherokee XJ colours (1994–2001)

The XJ Cherokee was sold new in Australia from 1994 to 2001, so that's the range covered here. Earlier XJs (1984–1993) were private imports and used a different AMC-era code system.

Cherokee XJ factory exterior colours, 1994–2001
Swatch Colour Code Years
Black PX8 1994–2001
Bright White PW7 1994–1995
Stone White PW1 1996–2001
Flame Red (Poppy Red in 1994) PR4 1994–2001
Dark Silver Metallic PS7 1994–1996
Hunter Green Metallic PG5 1994
Light Montego Blue / Brilliant Blue Metallic PCH 1994–1995
Dark Montego Blue / Dark Blue Pearl PCJ 1994–1997
Navajo Turquoise Metallic PQ2 1994
Aqua Metallic PQE 1995
Light Pearlstone Metallic PV1 1995–1996
Emerald Green Pearl PGF 1995–1998
Deep Hunter Green / Forest Green Pearl PG8 1996–2001
Lapis Blue PC4 1996–1998
Moss Green Pearl PJN 1996–1998
Citron Pearl PJV 1996–1997
Bright Jade Satin Metallic PQP 1996–1998
Gunmetal Pearl PQ7 1997–1999
Deep Amethyst Pearl PCN 1998–1999
Chili Pepper Red Pearl PEA 1998–1999
Desert Sand Pearl PTD 1999–2000
Medium Fern Green Pearl PJP 2000
Patriot Blue Pearl PB7 2000–2001
Sienna Pearl PU7 2000–2001
Silverstone Metallic PS5 2000–2001
Amber Fire Pearl PV3 2001
Solar Yellow PYH 2001
Steel Blue Pearl PBQ 2001

Good to know

  • Not every colour came to Australia. These lists are the factory colours for each model. Some were only sold in the US or other markets, and some were limited-run colours.
  • Same name, different code. Black PX8 and Flame Red PR4 ran for years across models, but whites, silvers and greens changed codes over time. Match the code, not the name.
  • Bumpers, flares and grilles on many TJs and XJs are unpainted or textured plastic, so they don't use the body paint code.
  • Swapping panels? A door or bonnet from a different-coloured Jeep can be repainted using these codes. Check the code on the donor panel's original vehicle before you buy.

Need a panel, door or part in a factory colour? We stock new and used parts for the Wrangler TJ, Wrangler JK and Cherokee XJ, and we can help match used panels by colour.

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Colour names and codes compiled from Jeep/Mopar factory paint references and Jeep parts retailer paint code guides. Swatches are approximate screen representations. Aus Jeep Spares is not affiliated with Jeep or Stellantis.

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