Approximate on-screen swatch (#4A4E52) — not a paint formula.
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Audi Daytona Gray
By CarWhere Research · Updated
Daytona Gray Pearl is a pearl grey Audi paint, recorded under paint code LZ7S, 6Y and LX7A. Its approximate on-screen hex is #4A4E52 — a screen match, not a paint formula. To confirm a specific car left the factory in Daytona Gray Pearl, check that car's build sheet by VIN.
| Official name | Daytona Gray Pearl |
|---|---|
| Also searched as | Daytona Grey, Daytona Gray, Daytona Gray Pearl Effect, Daytonagrau |
| Color family | Grey |
| Finish | pearl |
| Paint code | LZ7S (VAG paint code (pearl effect))[1], 6Y (Short color code shown with LZ7S on the vehicle data sticker (LZ7S/6Y))[1], LX7A (VAG paint code for the matte version, Daytona Gray matt (LX7A/L6))[2] |
| Program | Standard palette |
| Approximate hex | #4A4E52· RGB 74, 78, 82 · on-screen approximation |
Where Daytona Gray Pearl has been offered
- •RS 3 (upgraded model) offered Daytona Gray in a matte finish for the first time; Audi calls Daytona Gray the best-selling color for the RS 3 competition limited[3]
- •e-tron GT and RS e-tron GT palette (2021 launch and the updated e-tron GT)[4]
- •Reserved for S line exterior and S models on the A4 (2019), A5 (2020) and A6 e-tron; offered on the A6 range (2018)[5]
- •Touch-up paint references list LZ7S/6Y across Audi models from 2007 to 2022, including R8, RS 3 through RS 7, RS Q8 and the S models[1]
About Daytona Gray Pearl
Daytona Gray Pearl is a dark charcoal gray with a pearl effect that adds a subtle blue-violet sheen in direct light. Audi has used it widely, mostly as an S line, S and RS color, from the R8 and RS models to the e-tron GT. A matte version has also been offered. The name refers to the Daytona circuit in Florida.
- •Audi calls Daytona Gray the best-selling color for the RS 3 competition limited[6]
- •The upgraded RS 3 offered Daytona Gray in a matte finish for the first time[3]
- •On the 2019 A4 and 2020 A5, Daytona Gray was limited to S line exterior and S models[7][5]
- •Audi exclusive's Arabica Gray for the e-tron GT was inspired by Daytona Gray Pearl Effect, which Audi calls 'a very popular classic'[8]
How common is Daytona Gray Pearl on new Audis?
Share of current US new-car listings painted Daytona Gray Pearl, from CarWhere's live inventory data (latest model year per model).
| Model | Listings in Daytona Gray Pearl | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Audi S5 | 443 of 1,593 | 27.8% |
| 2026 Audi S3 | 108 of 510 | 21.2% |
| 2026 Audi SQ5 | 707 of 3,592 | 19.7% |
| 2026 Audi A5 | 764 of 3,917 | 19.5% |
| 2026 Audi SQ5 Sportback | 118 of 627 | 18.8% |
| 2026 Audi Q8 | 180 of 968 | 18.6% |
| 2026 Audi Q5 Sportback | 343 of 1,873 | 18.3% |
| 2026 Audi A6 | 360 of 2,006 | 17.9% |
| 2026 Audi RS 3 | 83 of 492 | 16.9% |
| 2026 Audi Q3 | 922 of 5,857 | 15.7% |
| 2026 Audi RS Q8 | 63 of 410 | 15.4% |
| 2026 Audi SQ8 | 35 of 328 | 10.7% |
| 2026 Audi Q5 | 802 of 9,690 | 8.3% |
| 2026 Audi Q7 | 195 of 3,053 | 6.4% |
| 2026 Audi A3 | 20 of 816 | 2.5% |
Daytona Gray Pearl hex code
The closest on-screen match we use for Daytona Gray Pearl is #4A4E52 (RGB 74, 78, 82). Treat it as an approximation for design work: pearl paint shifts with light and viewing angle, and no hex value can reproduce it. For paint, use the factory code (LZ7S, 6Y and LX7A) recorded for the specific car.
Was this Audi built in Daytona Gray Pearl?
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.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the paint code for Audi Daytona Gray Pearl?
Daytona Gray Pearl is documented under Audi paint code LZ7S, 6Y and LX7A. 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 Daytona Gray Pearl hex code?
#4A4E52 (RGB 74, 78, 82) is CarWhere's approximate on-screen match for Daytona Gray Pearl. It is a screen approximation, not a paint formula — real pearl paint changes with light, and a body shop mixes from the factory code, not a hex value.
Which Audi models were offered in Daytona Gray Pearl?
RS 3 (upgraded model) offered Daytona Gray in a matte finish for the first time; Audi calls Daytona Gray the best-selling color for the RS 3 competition limited. e-tron GT and RS e-tron GT palette (2021 launch and the updated e-tron GT). Reserved for S line exterior and S models on the A4 (2019), A5 (2020) and A6 e-tron; offered on the A6 range (2018). Touch-up paint references list LZ7S/6Y across Audi models from 2007 to 2022, including R8, RS 3 through RS 7, RS Q8 and the S models. Availability varies by market and model year; the build sheet for a specific VIN shows the color that car was actually built in.
Is Daytona Gray Pearl a standard or special-order Audi color?
Daytona Gray Pearl 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 Daytona Gray Pearl?
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.
- Daytona Gray Pearl LZ7S/6Y touch-up paint for Audi — PaintScratch (secondary source)
- Daytona Gray Metallic (matt) LX7A/L6 touch-up paint for Audi — PaintScratch (secondary source)
- A feast for the senses: upgrade for the Audi RS 3 — Audi MediaCenter (audi.com)
- Audi e-tron GT quattro and RS e-tron GT (2021): exterior design and aerodynamics — Audi MediaCenter (audi.com)
- The Audi A5: new look and new technologies (2020): the design — Audi MediaCenter (audi.com)
- Glorious five: Audi RS 3 competition limited — Audi MediaCenter (audi.com)
- The Audi A4: major upgrade for the bestseller (2019): the design — Audi MediaCenter (audi.com)
- Audi exclusive makes the Audi e-tron GT more personal than ever — Audi MediaCenter (audi.com)
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