Approximate on-screen swatch (#2F7FC4) — not a paint formula.
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BMW Laguna Seca Blue
By CarWhere Research · Updated
Laguna Seca Blue is a solid blue BMW paint with heritage roots, recorded under paint code 448. Its approximate on-screen hex is #2F7FC4 — a screen match, not a paint formula. To confirm a specific car left the factory in Laguna Seca Blue, check that car's build sheet by VIN.
| Official name | Laguna Seca Blue |
|---|---|
| Also searched as | Laguna Seca Blau, BMW 448 |
| Color family | Blue |
| Finish | solid |
| Paint code | 448 (BMW paint code (supplier reference))[1] |
| Program | Heritage color |
| Approximate hex | #2F7FC4· RGB 47, 127, 196 · on-screen approximation |
Where Laguna Seca Blue has been offered
About Laguna Seca Blue
Laguna Seca Blue is a bright, non-metallic medium blue named after the California circuit. It first appeared on the E46-generation M3 and M Roadster in the early 2000s, and BMW has brought it back for heritage editions and CS models, including the M4 Edition ///M Heritage and the M3 CS Touring.
Laguna Seca Blue hex code
The closest on-screen match we use for Laguna Seca Blue is #2F7FC4 (RGB 47, 127, 196). Treat it as an approximation for design work: solid paint shifts with light and viewing angle, and no hex value can reproduce it. For paint, use the factory code (448) recorded for the specific car.
Was this BMW built in Laguna Seca Blue?
Check a specific BMW'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 BMW Laguna Seca Blue?
Laguna Seca Blue is documented under BMW paint code 448. 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 Laguna Seca Blue hex code?
#2F7FC4 (RGB 47, 127, 196) is CarWhere's approximate on-screen match for Laguna Seca Blue. It is a screen approximation, not a paint formula — real solid paint changes with light, and a body shop mixes from the factory code, not a hex value.
Which BMW models were offered in Laguna Seca Blue?
One of three body colors for the 2019 BMW M4 Edition ///M Heritage. Available on the 2025 BMW M3 CS Touring. Supplier lists it on 2001–2004 M3 and M Roadster/Coupe and later M3/M4 builds. Availability varies by market and model year; the build sheet for a specific VIN shows the color that car was actually built in.
Is Laguna Seca Blue a standard or special-order BMW color?
Laguna Seca Blue is a heritage color tied to BMW's history; availability on current models depends on the model and market.
How can I check if a BMW was originally painted Laguna Seca Blue?
Run its 17-character VIN through the BMW 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.
- Laguna Seca (448) — PaintScratch (touch-up paint supplier) (secondary source)
- The BMW M4 Edition ///M Heritage (Sep 2019) — BMW Group PressClub / Newsroom
- The first-ever BMW M3 CS Touring (Jan 2025) — BMW Group PressClub / Newsroom
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