Month: May 2018

Triumph TR250 Valencia Blue Formula

So, I’ve researched over the past few weeks to find the perfect mix of the old 1968 Triumph Valencia Blue.  Finally, I hit the jackpot!   So, to share my excitement with the world I am publishing my findings for this 50+-year-old color, simply gorgeous.  The formula is a true match (not tinted) and can be taken to anyone that sells PPG products to mix it up.  The formula is specifically for dual stage systems (Basecoat + Clearcoat) and specifically for the PPG Deltron DBC finishing products.  The current mix is set up for making 1 Quart (US).  Have fun and I hope to see more Valencia Blue Triumph’s out in the wild.

1968 Triumph TR250 – Valencia Blue (Color: 66)

# Base Color Parts (*) Cumulative
1 DMD1684 White 115.3 115.3
2 DMD615 Blue 271.1 386.4
3 DMD1683 Black 122.4 508.8
4 DMD1675 Blue 48.8 679.6
5 DMD1678 Green 122.0 679.6
6 DBX1689 Clear 339.8 1019.4

(*) Parts to Grams Conversion, Multiply Parts * 0.887

Valencia Blue – Paint Code PPG / Dupont / Sherwin Williams / ICI / Glasurit

PPG code 13547 – Triumph TR250 – Valencia Blue

This blue automotive paint color is most commonly known as Valencia Blue. The color formulation has been used between 1966 and 1972, primarily by Triumph. See the full detailed list below.

13547 is a paint code for PPG (Pittsburgh Plate Glass) who has been providing automotive paints since 1924 (originally Ditzler Color Company subsidiary acquired in 1928). PPG/Ditzler codes in the 10000 to 95000 range were used on new paint formulations from the late 1930’s to 1968. PPG/Ditzler codes in the 10000 to 19999 range are primarily shades of blue. These PPG codes serve as a great way to track the usage of paint between and within vehicle manufacturers.


Example of the color PPG 13547

 

year make model code paint name comment
1966 Triumph 66 Valencia Blue
1967 Triumph 66 Valencia Blue
1968 Triumph 66 Valencia Blue
1969 Triumph 66 Valencia Blue
1970 Triumph 66 Valencia Blue
1971 Triumph 66 Valencia Blue
1972 Triumph 66 Valencia Blue

Paint Manufacturer Codes

PPG/Ditzler : 13547 (see below) – updated 5/18/2018
Dupont : 99266, 8456
Sherwin Williams : 1647 (see below)
ICI : 6898 (see below)
Martin Senour Paints (MSP: NAPA Auto) : 21000 Formula (click here)
Glasurit : TIB-506

Triumph Color Chart:

  

PPG (Pittsburg Plate Glass Company) / Ditzler Triumph Color Paint Chip (13547):

Sherwin-Williams Triumph Color Paint Chip (Acrylyd A. E. No.: J5-1647; Acrylic Lacquer No.: J4-1647; Kem Enamel No.: J3-1647):

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ICI Triumph Color Paint Chip (6898):