Approximate on-screen swatch (#6C7277) — not a paint formula.
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Audi Chronos Gray
By CarWhere Research · Updated
Chronos Gray Metallic is a metallic grey Audi paint, recorded under paint code LX7G. RS 6 Avant GT (one of five exterior finishes). Its approximate on-screen hex is #6C7277 — a screen match, not a paint formula. To confirm a specific car left the factory in Chronos Gray Metallic, check that car's build sheet by VIN.
| Official name | Chronos Gray Metallic |
|---|---|
| Also searched as | Chronos Grey, Chronos Gray, Chronosgrau |
| Color family | Grey |
| Finish | metallic |
| Paint code | LX7G (VAG paint code)[1] |
| Program | Standard palette |
| Approximate hex | #6C7277· RGB 108, 114, 119 · on-screen approximation |
Where Chronos Gray Metallic has been offered
About Chronos Gray Metallic
Chronos Gray Metallic is a medium-dark gray with a slight blue cast and a smooth metallic finish, darker than Nardo and lighter than Daytona. Audi has offered it from roughly 2019 on models from the A4 and A6 to the e-tron family, and it is one of the five colors offered on the RS 6 Avant GT.
How common is Chronos Gray Metallic on new Audis?
Share of current US new-car listings painted Chronos Gray Metallic, from CarWhere's live inventory data (latest model year per model).
| Model | Listings in Chronos Gray Metallic | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Audi A5 | 160 of 3,917 | 4.1% |
| 2026 Audi A6 | 44 of 2,006 | 2.2% |
Chronos Gray Metallic hex code
The closest on-screen match we use for Chronos Gray Metallic is #6C7277 (RGB 108, 114, 119). Treat it as an approximation for design work: metallic paint shifts with light and viewing angle, and no hex value can reproduce it. For paint, use the factory code (LX7G) recorded for the specific car.
Was this Audi built in Chronos Gray Metallic?
Check a specific Audi's factory paint and options by VIN. The build sheet shows the exterior color and interior trim recorded for that car, plus installed options and packages when the build data includes them. The availability check is free — $9.99 only if we find build data for that exact VIN. No subscription.
Colors similar to Chronos Gray Metallic
Nearest grey shades by approximate on-screen color.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the paint code for Audi Chronos Gray Metallic?
Chronos Gray Metallic is documented under Audi paint code LX7G. Codes can differ by model year and supplier, so for touch-up paint match the code recorded for your exact car — it appears on the car's build documentation and in its VIN build data.
What is the Chronos Gray Metallic hex code?
#6C7277 (RGB 108, 114, 119) is CarWhere's approximate on-screen match for Chronos Gray Metallic. It is a screen approximation, not a paint formula — real metallic paint changes with light, and a body shop mixes from the factory code, not a hex value.
Which Audi models were offered in Chronos Gray Metallic?
RS 6 Avant GT (one of five exterior finishes). Q8 e-tron and the e-tron S line black edition (metallic). Current-generation A6 (metallic). Touch-up paint references list LX7G for 2019-2025 Audis including A4, A5, A6, A7, Q3, Q5, Q8, S models, TT and e-tron. Availability varies by market and model year; the build sheet for a specific VIN shows the color that car was actually built in.
Is Chronos Gray Metallic a standard or special-order Audi color?
Chronos Gray Metallic is documented as a standard-palette Audi color on the models listed above, though palettes change by model year.
How can I check if a Audi was originally painted Chronos Gray Metallic?
Run its 17-character VIN through the Audi build sheet. The availability check is free; if build data exists for that exact VIN, the $9.99 report shows the exterior color and interior trim recorded for the car, plus installed options and packages when the build data includes them.
Sources
Primary sources are the manufacturer's own media and configurator pages; secondary sources are automotive media and paint references.
- Chronos Grey Metallic LX7G touch-up paint for Audi — PaintScratch (secondary source)
- When a model reaches its maximum: the new Audi RS 6 Avant GT — Audi MediaCenter (audi.com)
- The Audi Q8 e-tron: exterior design — Audi MediaCenter (audi.com)
- The new Audi A6 Avant: lots of choice, eleven colors — Audi MediaCenter (audi.com)
- Audi e-tron S line black edition — Audi MediaCenter (audi.com)
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