Approximate on-screen swatch (#1E4F9C) — not a paint formula.
BMW · Blue · metallic
BMW Marina Bay Blue
By CarWhere Research · Updated
Marina Bay Blue Metallic is a metallic blue BMW paint, recorded under paint code C1K. Its approximate on-screen hex is #1E4F9C — a screen match, not a paint formula. To confirm a specific car left the factory in Marina Bay Blue Metallic, check that car's build sheet by VIN.
| Official name | Marina Bay Blue Metallic |
|---|---|
| Also searched as | M Marina Bay Blue, Marina Bay Blue, BMW C1K |
| Color family | Blue |
| Finish | metallic |
| Paint code | C1K (BMW paint code (supplier reference))[1] |
| Program | Standard palette |
| Approximate hex | #1E4F9C· RGB 30, 79, 156 · on-screen approximation |
Where Marina Bay Blue Metallic has been offered
About Marina Bay Blue Metallic
Marina Bay Blue is a vivid, mid-dark blue metallic named after Singapore's street circuit. BMW M uses it as a model-specific color on top-tier models such as the M5, M8, X5 M60i and X7 M model. It has a strong metallic flop, appearing electric blue in direct sun and much darker at an angle.
How common is Marina Bay Blue Metallic on new BMWs?
Share of current US new-car listings painted Marina Bay Blue Metallic, from CarWhere's live inventory data (latest model year per model).
| Model | Listings in Marina Bay Blue Metallic | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 BMW X5 M | 17 of 360 | 4.7% |
Marina Bay Blue Metallic hex code
The closest on-screen match we use for Marina Bay Blue Metallic is #1E4F9C (RGB 30, 79, 156). 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 (C1K) recorded for the specific car.
Was this BMW built in Marina Bay Blue Metallic?
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 Marina Bay Blue Metallic?
Marina Bay Blue Metallic is documented under BMW paint code C1K. 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 Marina Bay Blue Metallic hex code?
#1E4F9C (RGB 30, 79, 156) is CarWhere's approximate on-screen match for Marina Bay Blue 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 BMW models were offered in Marina Bay Blue Metallic?
M color exclusive to the BMW X7 M model at the 2022 X7 update. M color exclusive to the BMW X5 M60i xDrive at the 2023 X5/X6 update. Body color of the 'Sport' variant of the 2025 BMW M4 CS Edition VR46. Supplier lists it on 2019–2027 M5, M8, X5 M, X6 M, XM and others. Availability varies by market and model year; the build sheet for a specific VIN shows the color that car was actually built in.
Is Marina Bay Blue Metallic a standard or special-order BMW color?
Marina Bay Blue Metallic is documented as a standard-palette BMW color on the models listed above, though palettes change by model year.
How can I check if a BMW was originally painted Marina Bay Blue Metallic?
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.
- Marina Bay Blue Metallic (C1K) — PaintScratch (touch-up paint supplier) (secondary source)
- The new BMW X7 (Apr 2022) — BMW Group PressClub / Newsroom
- The new BMW X5 and the new BMW X6 (Feb 2023) — BMW Group PressClub / Newsroom
- BMW M4 CS Edition VR46 (May 2025) — BMW Group PressClub / Newsroom
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