Finding your Ford Orion paint code

Common places to find your Ford Orion paint code include:

• R5 – Rosso Red
• M0 – Moondust Silver
• C6 – Cayman Blue
• XSC 2424 – Nimbus Grey

To find the paint code for your Ford Orion, check the vehicle identification plate, usually located in the engine bay on the bulkhead, on the radiator support panel, or occasionally on the driver’s side door frame, depending on the model year. On this metal plate, look for the section labeled “PAINT”—you’ll see a code such as B2 for Diamond White or R5 for Rosso Red. Some paint codes, especially on earlier models, may appear as XSC numbers (e.g., XSC 2424 for Nimbus Grey).

Ford Orion car paint over the years

As the model progressed into the 1990s, the color palette shifted to more refined and subdued metallic tones like Moondust Silver, Cayman Blue, and Mallard Green, aligning with the trend toward sleeker, more modern aesthetics. Higher trims like the Ghia often came in exclusive or two-tone finishes, highlighting the Orion’s upscale aspirations.