Approximate on-screen swatch (#5F6468) — not a paint formula.
McLaren · Grey · metallic
McLaren Sarthe Grey
By CarWhere Research · Updated
Sarthe Grey is a metallic grey McLaren paint offered through MSO (McLaren Special Operations). MSO paint option on the McLaren Artura in the UK palette. Its approximate on-screen hex is #5F6468 — a screen match, not a paint formula. To confirm a specific car left the factory in Sarthe Grey, check that car's build sheet by VIN.
| Official name | Sarthe Grey |
|---|---|
| Color family | Grey |
| Finish | metallic |
| Paint code | No verified public code |
| Program | Special order (MSO (McLaren Special Operations)) |
| Approximate hex | #5F6468· RGB 95, 100, 104 · on-screen approximation |
Where Sarthe Grey has been offered
- •MSO paint option on the McLaren Artura in the UK palette
- •One of two body colors for the 2020 720S Le Mans edition[1]
About Sarthe Grey
Sarthe Grey is named after the Sarthe region around the Le Mans circuit, where McLaren won the 24 Hours in 1995. It is a mid-grey MSO paint and the alternative to McLaren Orange on the 720S Le Mans edition.
- •Offered on the 720S Le Mans edition with Ueno Grey lower body[1]
- •Priced in the MSO paint tier on the Artura
Sarthe Grey hex code
The closest on-screen match we use for Sarthe Grey is #5F6468 (RGB 95, 100, 104). 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 recorded for the specific car.
Was this McLaren built in Sarthe Grey?
Check a specific McLaren'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.
Colors similar to Sarthe Grey
Nearest grey shades by approximate on-screen color.
Frequently asked questions
What is the paint code for McLaren Sarthe Grey?
We have not found a published, verifiable paint code for Sarthe Grey, so we don't list one. The color recorded for a specific car appears in its factory build documentation and VIN build data.
What is the Sarthe Grey hex code?
#5F6468 (RGB 95, 100, 104) is CarWhere's approximate on-screen match for Sarthe Grey. 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 McLaren models were offered in Sarthe Grey?
MSO paint option on the McLaren Artura in the UK palette. One of two body colors for the 2020 720S Le Mans edition. Availability varies by market and model year; the build sheet for a specific VIN shows the color that car was actually built in.
Is Sarthe Grey a standard or special-order McLaren color?
Sarthe Grey is documented as a special-order color through MSO (McLaren Special Operations), outside the standard paint list on most models.
How can I check if a McLaren was originally painted Sarthe Grey?
Run its 17-character VIN through the McLaren 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.
- McLaren 720S Le Mans edition: first official pictures — CAR magazine (secondary source)
Related
Independent reference; not affiliated with McLaren Automotive.