Approximate on-screen swatch (#1F5FA8) — not a paint formula.
BMW · Blue · solid
BMW Zandvoort Blue
By CarWhere Research · Updated
Zandvoort Blue is a solid blue BMW paint, recorded under paint code C6E. One of two shades exclusive to the G87 BMW M2 at its October 2022 reveal. Its approximate on-screen hex is #1F5FA8 — a screen match, not a paint formula. To confirm a specific car left the factory in Zandvoort Blue, check that car's build sheet by VIN.
| Official name | Zandvoort Blue |
|---|---|
| Also searched as | Zandvoort Blue solid, BMW C6E |
| Color family | Blue |
| Finish | solid |
| Paint code | C6E (BMW paint code (supplier reference))[1] |
| Program | Standard palette |
| Approximate hex | #1F5FA8· RGB 31, 95, 168 · on-screen approximation |
Where Zandvoort Blue has been offered
About Zandvoort Blue
Zandvoort Blue is a non-metallic medium blue named after the Dutch circuit. BMW introduced it with the second-generation M2 in 2022 as a color reserved for that model, and it became the car's launch color. The solid finish gives it a flat, saturated look closer to a racing livery than a typical metallic.
How common is Zandvoort Blue on new BMWs?
Share of current US new-car listings painted Zandvoort Blue, from CarWhere's live inventory data (latest model year per model).
| Model | Listings in Zandvoort Blue | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 BMW M2 Coupe | 30 of 310 | 9.7% |
Zandvoort Blue hex code
The closest on-screen match we use for Zandvoort Blue is #1F5FA8 (RGB 31, 95, 168). 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 (C6E) recorded for the specific car.
Was this BMW built in Zandvoort 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 Zandvoort Blue?
Zandvoort Blue is documented under BMW paint code C6E. 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 Zandvoort Blue hex code?
#1F5FA8 (RGB 31, 95, 168) is CarWhere's approximate on-screen match for Zandvoort 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 Zandvoort Blue?
One of two shades exclusive to the G87 BMW M2 at its October 2022 reveal. Supplier lists it on 2023–2025 M2 and 2 Series. Availability varies by market and model year; the build sheet for a specific VIN shows the color that car was actually built in.
Is Zandvoort Blue a standard or special-order BMW color?
Zandvoort Blue 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 Zandvoort 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.
- Zandvoort Blue (C6E) — PaintScratch (touch-up paint supplier) (secondary source)
- The all-new BMW M2 (Oct 2022) — BMW Group PressClub / Newsroom
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Independent reference; not affiliated with BMW AG.