Approximate on-screen swatch (#1B2F6B) — not a paint formula.
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BMW Velvet Blue
By CarWhere Research · Updated
Velvet Blue Metallic is a metallic blue BMW paint with heritage roots, recorded under paint code 379. Its approximate on-screen hex is #1B2F6B — a screen match, not a paint formula. To confirm a specific car left the factory in Velvet Blue Metallic, check that car's build sheet by VIN.
| Official name | Velvet Blue Metallic |
|---|---|
| Also searched as | Velvet Blue, BMW Individual Velvet Blue, Velvetblau |
| Color family | Blue |
| Finish | metallic |
| Paint code | 379 (Velvet Blue (supplier reference; listed for 1997 and 2026–2027 models))[1] |
| Program | Heritage color |
| Approximate hex | #1B2F6B· RGB 27, 47, 107 · on-screen approximation |
Where Velvet Blue Metallic has been offered
About Velvet Blue Metallic
Velvet Blue is a deep, purple-tinged blue metallic. It originally comes from 1990s BMW palettes and has returned on M heritage editions, including the M4 Edition ///M Heritage, and on the M2 CS chosen as the 2025 BMW M Award car. In soft light it reads as dark navy, in sun as a rich royal blue.
Velvet Blue Metallic hex code
The closest on-screen match we use for Velvet Blue Metallic is #1B2F6B (RGB 27, 47, 107). 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 (379) recorded for the specific car.
Was this BMW built in Velvet 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 Velvet Blue Metallic?
Velvet Blue Metallic is documented under BMW paint code 379. 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 Velvet Blue Metallic hex code?
#1B2F6B (RGB 27, 47, 107) is CarWhere's approximate on-screen match for Velvet 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 Velvet Blue Metallic?
One of three body colors for the 2019 BMW M4 Edition ///M Heritage. The 2025 BMW M Award prize car, a BMW M2 CS, was finished in Velvet Blue Metallic. Supplier lists code 379 on 1997 and 2026–2027 models incl. M2, M3, M5 and X5. Availability varies by market and model year; the build sheet for a specific VIN shows the color that car was actually built in.
Is Velvet Blue Metallic a standard or special-order BMW color?
Velvet Blue Metallic 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 Velvet 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.
- Velvet Blue (379) — PaintScratch (touch-up paint supplier) (secondary source)
- The BMW M4 Edition ///M Heritage (Sep 2019) — BMW Group PressClub / Newsroom
- The BMW M2 CS – winner's car for the 2025 BMW M Award (Jun 2025) — BMW Group PressClub / Newsroom
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