B5 Factory Exterior Color Options

[Bordom]

This list was taken from the B5 Spirit bomb thread linked here

I got the color list from Fourtitude and searched extensively for pictures to match the listed factory B5 colours. This is the most complete list of OEM paint codes with associated pictures to give us all an idea of what exotic colours Audi decided to give the B5.

It must be noted that some of these pictures may be incorrect for the colour, and if they are, please let me know and I will edit accordingly.

I will also be adding Audizine B5 forum members vehicles here should they have a better picture displaying the listed colour.

Colours:
LY3H LASER RED


LY1C IMOLA YELLOW


LZ7W AVIATOR GRAY PEARL EFFECT


LZ8N ANDORA RED PEARL EFFECT


LZ9V RAVEN BLACK PEARL EFFECT


LY1T MELANGE METALLIC


LY7Q ATLAS GREY/DARK GREY


LY3C AMULET RED
LZ5S NEMO BLUE PEARL EFFECT
LX6V JASPIS GREEN


LZ9W EBONY BLACK PEARL EFFECT


LZ3S INDIA RED PEARL EFFECT


LZ5K SANTORIN BLUE PEARL EFFECT


LZ5W DENIM BLUE PEARL EFFECT


LZ3L HIBISCUS RED PEARL EFFECT


LY6J HIGHLAND GREEN/DARK GREEN
LZ6W DESERT GREEN PEARL EFFECT
LZ6H RACING GREEN PEARL EFFECT
LZ7X NIMBUS GRAY PEARL EFFECT


LY9B BRILLIANT BLACK WITH CLEARCOAT


LZ4V AMETHYST GREY


LY7T CRYSTAL SILVER


LOA9 PEARLESCENT WHITE


LOB9 PEARL WHITE PEARLESCENT


LZ3M MISANO RED


LZ6X GOODWOOD GREEN PEARL


ISISROT METALLIC - LY3Z


JAIPURROT PEARL - LZ3S


PIEMONTROT - LY3K


LY6R Laurel Green Metallic. (Euro option)


LZ4W Berry Pearl

[Bordom]

Con'd:

LZ6L CACTUS GREEN PEARL EFFECT


LY1B BRILLIANT YELLOW


LY3D TORNADO RED
LZ8P SABLE BROWN


LY3Y CERISE


LY7M ALUMINUM SILVER


LZ6U EMERALD MICA


LZ5M NOGARO BLUE PEARL EFFECT


L90E ALPINE WHITE


LZ5L MING BLUE PEARL EFFECT


LY1Z BAMBOO


LY3Z AUTUMN RED


LY9G CASABLANCA WHITE


LZ9U VOLCANO BLACK MICA


LZ3N RUBIN RED MICA


LZ5T EUROPA BLUE MICA


LY5T PELICAN BLUE METALLIC


LZ5S NEMO BLUE/DARK GRAY
LY6P RAGUSA GREEN


LY6L TROPIC GREEN


LY4T BYZANTINE PURPLE METALLIC


LY7P TITANIUM GREY


LY6M AQUA GREEN


LZ1T CASHMERE GRAY PEARL EFFECT


LY7W LIGHT SILVER METALLIC


LY7L ACHATE GRAY


LZ3W - MERLIN PURPLE PEARL EFFECT


LZ6M AMAZON GREEN


LY6W JAVA GREEN PEARL (Special Order)


PORSCHE 964 AMETHYST 38A (special order)


LZ8M SALSA PEARL (Life Style Option)


Factory colour brochure for North America.

[rockbeau25]

This should be a sticky. I have a volcano black mica avant should you need pictures.

[coolgraymemo]

I don't think that picture represents Volcano Black Mica well. Looks too dark.

[Bordom]

This should be a sticky. I have a volcano black mica avant should you need pictures.

Let's see what you got that showcases Volcano Black effectively. Quoted post below is better than the one currently up there.

I don't think that picture represents Volcano Black Mica well. Looks too dark.

Agreed. Your picture is much more on the money.

[rockbeau25]

Let's see what you got that showcases Volcano Black effectively. Quoted post below is better than the one currently up there.

No idea how to post pictures on here, I'm on mobile.

[Bordom]

No idea how to post pictures on here, I'm on mobile.

If using Tapatalk, there will be a camera symbol when you click on the message box on the bottom. This symbol will be on the left.

Tap on it and then click your source, either take a picture or choose one from your gallery.

Find your picture, tap on it and then it will load it up for you.

If you're still having difficulty, follow this.

[rockbeau25]

Thanks for the help, here are some of my better pics if any of these help. No hard feelings if not!


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[Turbo_B5]

Your Casa pic is small.

[Bordom]

Thanks for the help, here are some of my better pics if any of these help. No hard feelings if not!


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Love the Avant! Unfortunately, I do not feel it displays Volcano better than coolgraymemo's.

I do very much appreciate the pictures!

[coolgraymemo]

LY7M ALUMINUM SILVER (need to verify)



I'll take a better picture next time I drive it.

[Bordom]

I don't think that picture represents Volcano Black Mica well. Looks too dark.

Your Casa pic is small.

Added

[rockbeau25]

Love the Avant! Unfortunately, I do not feel it displays Volcano better than coolgraymemo's.

I do very much appreciate the pictures!

No worries, it's hard to get the lighting right with black cars!

[coolgraymemo]

Two others (repeats):

LZ6L CACTUS GREEN PEARL EFFECT


LY3H LASER RED (Walky has some pictures that are a good representation of Laser Red)

[Bordom]

LY7M ALUMINUM SILVER (need to verify)



I'll take a better picture next time I drive it.

If that is the colour code from the trunk sticker, I will add it.

LY7W is older silver. LY7M is newer.

(From what searches have uncovered)

[Turbo_B5]

LZ9V RAVEN BLACK PEARL EFFECT

That picture is right on the money. New desktop background found.

[Bordom]

Two others (repeats):

LZ6L CACTUS GREEN PEARL EFFECT


LY3H LASER RED (Walky has some pictures that are a good representation of Laser Red)

Added. Thank you for the help memo!

[coolgraymemo]

If that is the colour code from the trunk sticker, I will add it.

LY7W is older silver. LY7M is newer.

(From what searches have uncovered)

Just confirmed - LY7W

[Bordom]

Just confirmed - LY7W

Added.

Also updated the list with Merlin Purple, and Java Green.

[Turbo_B5]

LZ7X NIMBUS GRAY PEARL EFFECT

[walky_talky20]

LY3H LASER RED (Walky has some pictures that are a good representation of Laser Red)

Aww, thanks man. ;)

Bordom: Here is a thread with some of my Laser Red pictures. No hard feelings if you don't use any of them.

http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...nd-some-wheels

[down_n_dapper]

heres my ming for a modded shot:

LZ5L MING BLUE PEARL EFFECT




Use if you wish

[Bordom]

LZ7X NIMBUS GRAY PEARL EFFECT

I had this listed as Aviator for some reason. Switched it to Nimbus. Aviator is a lighter shade.

Aww, thanks man. ;)

Bordom: Here is a thread with some of my Laser Red pictures. No hard feelings if you don't use any of them.

http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...nd-some-wheels

Uploaded one from your thread

heres my ming for a modded shot:

LZ5L MING BLUE PEARL EFFECT




Use if you wish

Uploaded you in

Much appreciate the input!

[Nollywood]

LY4N - Byzantine Purple Metallic.

[Bordom]

LY4N - Byzantine Purple Metallic.

Excellent find. I did not know it was purple. Can you find Cerise?

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[redline380]

Mine looks a little better. LZ9W, ebony pearl effect

[SynapticA4TQM]

Photographing black is an art unto itself! The best that I've seen were taken among a vibrant surrounding ... Autumn leaves, graffiti covered walls, etc... because black tends to simply reflect you have to almost not try to be taking a picture of the color...

I once read an article about how to select the right color for you car. It talked about how different colors show off contours, curves, and body details better, and how some colors helped with large body sections. It also discussed the best way to take pictures of those colors. I've looked for it, but damned if it hadn't completely disappeared!

I'm real curious to see the difference between LOA9 Pearl White and LOB9 Pearl White Pearlescent... Is it one of those facelift color differences where they essentially look the same?


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[SynapticA4TQM]

I tried googling the paint codes, which worked... They just weren't B5 A4's


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[4ringdoublezero]

not sure if this is a better or worse representation of cactus. But I always love the way light reflects off of it

[Nollywood]

LY7L - Agate Grey.

[Bordom]

I will update the thread once I get home (about 2 weeks) from my military driver course. Tapatalk also refuses to work out here.

Everything will be looked over in greater detail then.

As usual, thank you Nolly!

[Bordom]

The list has been updated.

More pics are welcome! Do not forget to leave the colour code!

[Turbo_B5]

What is this red?!

https://youtu.be/njXTaHLnfoY?t=6m1s

another one...

https://youtu.be/njXTaHLnfoY?t=7m25s

[Bordom]

What is this red?!

https://youtu.be/njXTaHLnfoY?t=6m1s

another one...

https://youtu.be/njXTaHLnfoY?t=7m25s

The videos don't work. May be because I'm on my phone atm

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[Bordom]

What is this red?!

https://youtu.be/njXTaHLnfoY?t=6m1s

another one...

https://youtu.be/njXTaHLnfoY?t=7m25s

The first video is the same red one in the second link. I would say that is LY3Z AUTUMN RED.

If referencing the one at 6:26, then I say it would be LZ3S INDIA RED PEARL EFFECT

[rockbeau25]

Is there a way to find production numbers for each of these? Just curious how many Volcano Black Mica Avants manuals are out there!


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[coolgraymemo]

Is there a way to find production numbers for each of these? Just curious how many Volcano Black Mica Avants manuals are out there!


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Email Audi of America. They will probably say 1 of 1 because of specific options.

I have seen fewer than five Volcano Black B5 A4 Avants over the past several years.

[rockbeau25]

Fewer than 5!? Plus I have an avant, hmmm....


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[coolgraymemo]

I meant fewer than five Avants.

[rockbeau25]

In case anyone was wondering...

1,243 Avant 1.8T Quattros

105 Volcano Black Mica Avant 1.8T Quattros

29 VBM Avant 1.8T Quattros with Onyx Interior